Abbi Gough

I followed a 6 months programme to complete my TEFL training, including an in person workshops with other TEFL students to share ideas and do mock classroom scenarios.

I completed a four year degree with a equally split focus on international politics and learning Spanish from scratch (A1) to a proficient C1 level. I received a first-class qualification in both my dissertation and overall degree. During my third year, I studied for six months in Malaga, Spain, and then completed a 3 month internship in Santiago, Chile as a DEI intern for a corporate company.

▪ Designed age-appropriate lesson plans based on curriculum guidelines,
bringing them to life with a small team as part of an English immersion
teaching programme for young Nepalese students.
▪ Used storytelling, songs, games and hands-on activities for interactive
learning that kept students engaged and attentive.
▪ Encouraged students to express themselves confidently in English,
creating a safe and supportive environment for making mistakes.
▪ Adapted lesson plans to student needs and abilities, incorporating
different learning styes and techniques (visual, auditory, etc.,).
▪ Collaborating with fellow teachers and school staff, creating a two-way
feedback system and attending professional development sessions.

Managed administrative and logistical tasks for two small businesses, handling
customer inquiries online and in person and ensuring high-quality service.

▪ Assisted the primary teacher in the classroom, including workshop
planning and preparation, organising and setting up materials, and
ensuring a positive environment for the teacher and students alike.
▪ Monitored the classroom, acting as a second pair of hands and eyes for
the teacher while providing one-on-one or small group support to
students needing extra assistance.
▪ Presented visual aids to class, patiently guiding students through the
process, observing student cues and repeating instructions as needed.
▪ Led pasta workshops in the manager’s absence, utilising clear and
effective verbal communication to create a fun and engaging
atmosphere for students of all ages.

Translated, proof-read and edited two young adult novels from Dutch to English for
international publishing and distribution as a freelance worker.

▪ Prepared worksheets, handouts and interactive classroom activities for a
Dutch language after-school club for young children.
▪ Assisted teachers as a classroom aide, keeping students stay on task,
participating in activity demonstrations, dialogues, and role plays, and
attending excursions to facilitate authentic Dutch interactions.
▪ Led small group activities under teacher guidance, using graded
language and supporting students with reading, speaking and listening.
▪ Encouraged student engagement and active participation in lessons.