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Brian John Yule

Brian John Yule

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

I am a British educator with over a decade of diverse experience in language teaching across all age groups and ability levels, including preparing students for iGCSEs and iA levels, university instruction in the UK and internationally, with a focus on preparing learners for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, and Trinity, as well as specialized Business, Medical, and Military English. My practice is rooted in a strong understanding of grammar and phonetics, emphasizing differentiation to meet varied needs, and I am skilled in integrating ICT and smart classroom tools to create engaging, inclusive environments. I have trained in student safeguarding, developed CPD programs for staff. Passionate about materials development and leveraging IT resources, Combining pedagogical expertise, technological fluency, and a holistic outlook, I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and supportive learning environment that prepares students for their academic and professional futures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English Teacher

ES Dubai
Dubai, UAE
2024.12 - Current
  • Delivering IELTS training, Business English, & General English classes to teens & adults
  • Devising and implementing a suite of summative tests for A1 to C1 levels.
  • Use of interactive whiteboards and online educational materials to enhance student experience.

English Teacher

Belvedere British School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.08 - 2024.12
  • Teaching British curriculum classes from year 6-12
  • Preparing students for iAL & iGCSE exams
  • Devising Google Classroom teaching materials.
  • Assisted in school event planning contributing towards enhanced school spirit and cohesiveness.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay updated on educational trends.

Centre Manager (Summer School)

UK Language Courses
, UK
2017.06 - 2023.08
  • Overseeing all aspects of the running of a summer school for international 11-18 year old learners.
  • Coordinating the rooming, feeding, and well-being of all students and staff.
  • Delivering safeguarding, health and safety, and excursion training for staff.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Work periods: June-August in the years 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2023.

English Teacher

Language Training Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana
2022.11 - 2023.06
  • Delivering IELTS training, Business English, & General English to teens & adults

English Teacher

Windsor School Moscow
Moscow
2021.09 - 2022.10
  • Teaching Russian students from elementary to advanced level
  • Delivering TOEFL Junior exam preparation.

Online IELTS Tutor

Phoenix International
, UK
2021.01 - 2021.04
  • Delivering IELTS preparation for French university students.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to each student's needs.
  • Provided additional resources outside tutoring hours for continued self-study.

Pre-sessional/In-sessional Tutor

University of East London
2020.09 - 2020.12
  • Preparing and delivering EAP sessions to international students.
  • Assisted students in essay writing and report structuring skills, improving overall grades.
  • Provided detailed feedback with constructive suggestions to improve academic performance.

Director of Studies

International House Campobasso
, Italy
2018.09 - 2019.06
  • Developed Cambridge and IELTS exam resources.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks for enhanced efficiency within the department.
  • Established strong relationships with external organisations for collaborative projects.
  • Managed scheduling activities, ensuring optimal use of resources and facilities.
  • Facilitated high-quality teaching standards with regular performance reviews of staff members.

EFL Teacher

International House Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi
2017.09 - 2018.06

Devlering IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation.

EFL Teacher

British School, Rome
Rome
2016.02 - 2017.02

Director

Centro de Estudios Andalucia
2015.05 - 2015.12

English Teacher

British School, Melilla, Spain
Melilla
2014.09 - 2014.12

English Teacher

CEDEI, Ecuador
2013.09 - 2014.07

English Teacher

Zaman International School
2012.09 - 2013.07

English Teacher

Western International School
2012.02 - 2012.09

Primary Teacher

Footprints International School
2011.10 - 2012.02

EFL Teacher

The London School in Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
2010.10 - 2011.08

Education

Trinity College Diploma - Teaching English as a Second Language

TLI Europe School of English
Edinburgh, UK
2011.01 - 2012.01

TEFL Advanced Certificate - English College of Teachers

Ibero Language School
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2009.01 - 2009.01

Bachelor of Arts - Drama with English

Loughborough University
2001.01 - 2004.01

Skills

  • English grammar expertise
  • Teaching differentiation
  • ICT utilisation in teaching
  • Interactive whiteboard use
  • Special needs accommodation knowledge
  • English phonetics expertise
  • Smart classroom technology usage
  • A-level English curriculum teaching
  • Creative writing coaching
  • Student safeguarding
  • Examination preparation
  • Literacy promotion
  • Individual learning support

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Russian
Elementary

REFERENCES

  • Majid Mobasheri, Academic Manager, majid.mobasheri@esworld.com, ES Dubai, (+971)529706351
  • Sherman Bhana, Head of English, sherman.b@albasmabritishschool.ae, Belvedere British School, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (moved schools at end of Academic Year)

Timeline

English Teacher

ES Dubai
2024.12 - Current

English Teacher

Belvedere British School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.08 - 2024.12

English Teacher

Language Training Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan
2022.11 - 2023.06

English Teacher

Windsor School Moscow
2021.09 - 2022.10

Online IELTS Tutor

Phoenix International
2021.01 - 2021.04

Pre-sessional/In-sessional Tutor

University of East London
2020.09 - 2020.12

Director of Studies

International House Campobasso
2018.09 - 2019.06

EFL Teacher

International House Tbilisi, Georgia
2017.09 - 2018.06

Centre Manager (Summer School)

UK Language Courses
2017.06 - 2023.08

EFL Teacher

British School, Rome
2016.02 - 2017.02

Director

Centro de Estudios Andalucia
2015.05 - 2015.12

English Teacher

British School, Melilla, Spain
2014.09 - 2014.12

English Teacher

CEDEI, Ecuador
2013.09 - 2014.07

English Teacher

Zaman International School
2012.09 - 2013.07

English Teacher

Western International School
2012.02 - 2012.09

Primary Teacher

Footprints International School
2011.10 - 2012.02

Trinity College Diploma - Teaching English as a Second Language

TLI Europe School of English
2011.01 - 2012.01

EFL Teacher

The London School in Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
2010.10 - 2011.08

TEFL Advanced Certificate - English College of Teachers

Ibero Language School
2009.01 - 2009.01

Bachelor of Arts - Drama with English

Loughborough University
2001.01 - 2004.01
Brian John Yule