Joshua Jones
Al Ain
Summary
Extremely professional individual with a passion and enthusiasm for education. Keen to be involved in extracurricular activities whether they are sporting, languages clubs, or even developing confidence and creative thinking through my Dungeons and Dragons club.
Knowledgeable MFL teacher with solid background in language instruction and curriculum development. Successfully implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Demonstrated effective classroom management and communication skills.
Currently employed as a Spanish teacher at Al Ain English Speaking School.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher and Director of Curriculum
Al Ain English Speaking School
08.2022 - Current
- Planning and teaching Spanish lessons to Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
- Supporting students with intervention sessions.
- Provided pastoral guidance and life skills as a form tutor.
- Participated and helped organise induction days.
- Organised a trip to participate in the JESS MFL Public Speaking competition with a student coming runner-up.
Spanish and French Teacher
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Planning and teaching Spanish lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 and French to KS3.
- Supporting students with intervention sessions.
- Provided pastoral guidance and life skills as a form tutor.
- Co-created and participated in after-school Spanish and French cultural club.
Spanish Teacher
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Planning and teaching Spanish live and online lessons to students at Key Stage 3.
- Guiding and helping some of the children across a range of subjects.
EFL Teacher
TECS Language Academy
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Gained significant experience in a reputable English language school.
- Worked with and taught all ages, from 5 to 65.
- Taught and participated in Full Immersion Programmes.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Spanish
University of Chester
06.2021
French SKE - undefined
University of Chester
08.2020
BA (Hons) - Spanish 2:2
Cardiff University
06.2018
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Academic performance review
- Classroom behavior management
- Language instruction
- Cultural immersion
- Differentiated instruction
- Culturally aware communication
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Spanish Teacher and Director of Curriculum
Al Ain English Speaking School
08.2022 - Current
Spanish and French Teacher
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
07.2021 - 04.2022
Spanish Teacher
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
11.2020 - 06.2021
EFL Teacher
TECS Language Academy
01.2019 - 03.2020
French SKE - undefined
University of Chester
BA (Hons) - Spanish 2:2
Cardiff University
PGCE - Secondary Spanish
University of Chester
References
- Zaheer, Abass, Secondary Head,
zabass@aaess.sch.ae,
Al Ain English Speaking School,
Etisalat Khalid Bin Sultan St, Al Muwaji, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Manuie, Vilsoni, Head of English and MFL,
mvilsoni@aaess.sch.ae,
Al Ain English Speaking School,
Etisalat Khalid Bin Sultan St, Al Muwaji, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates