Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Highly experienced ESL & IELTS Instructor
Hong Kong.

About

British professional with a decade of international experience in public and private education.

Proven ability to design and implement innovative curricula, leveraging technology to stimulate student engagement.

Helped successfully launch a new IELTS preparation course in Thailand.

Work

Wall Street English

Hong Kong

Wall Street English
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Senior ESL Consultant

Summary

Led ESL consulting and instruction, fostering active learning environments and diverse student engagement across multiple programs.

Highlights

Designed and implemented inclusive classroom environments, significantly increasing active student participation and engagement in both core and complimentary classes.

Developed and facilitated popular social clubs, promoting diverse learning styles and fostering holistic student engagement beyond traditional classroom settings.

Completed comprehensive leadership and management training programs through Wall Street English, enhancing skills in team coordination and educational program oversight.

Wall Street English
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IELTS Instructor

Summary

Successfully launched and managed the center's inaugural IELTS program, achieving high student satisfaction and exceeding performance benchmarks.

Highlights

Successfully launched and managed the center's first IELTS course, generating significant demand and a consistent waiting list due to its popularity and effectiveness.

Provided highly detailed, personalized feedback via Google Classroom, optimizing student learning and preparation for the IELTS exam.

Consistently enabled students to exceed their target IELTS band scores, surpassing the institutional guarantee on multiple occasions through targeted instruction.

Awarded 'Teacher of the Month' for Wall Street English Thailand, acknowledging exceptional instructional quality and student success.

English Program In Korea (EPIK)
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English Teacher

Summary

Designed and delivered engaging English lessons for EPIK, integrating innovative methodologies to enhance student retention and cultural awareness.

Highlights

Developed and implemented engaging, student-centered lessons, integrating cultural perspectives to enhance global awareness and improve language retention rates.

Leveraged innovative educational technologies, including virtual reality, to significantly boost student engagement and interactive learning experiences.

Orchestrated and led diverse extracurricular programs, including summer camps and online book clubs, expanding learning opportunities and fostering community engagement.

Spearheaded the establishment of a new English classroom for EPIK, expanding program capacity and improving learning facilities.

Education

Leeds Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Native

Spanish

Conversational

Korean

Basic

Certificates

CELTA

Issued By

Cambridge Assessment English

Skills

Adaptability

International Relocation, New Environment Adaptation, Global Awareness, Cultural Integration, Continuous Learning.

Program Development & Management

IELTS Integration, Extracurricular Program Planning, Summer Camp Coordination, Online Learning Initiatives, Academic Administration.

Interpersonal

Cross-cultural Understanding, Student Needs Prioritized, Marketing Awareness, Problem-Solving, Intuitive.

Technology Integration

Google Classroom, Virtual Reality (VR) in Education, AI.

Pedagogical Skills

ESL Instruction, IELTS Preparation, Curriculum Design, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Student Centred, Lesson Planning, Lesson Flexibility.

Volunteer

Elephant Nature Park

Summary

Spent one week attending to animals, cleaning shelters, preparing food, and learning about elephant conservation in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Interests

Photography
Football
Editing
Natural Science
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