Laura McKane

Laura McKane

English Second Language Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business support officer in Child Protection

  • Education

    • Stonebridge Careers Training

      2017 - 2018
      Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RFQ) Teacher Assistant/Aide
    • Università degli Studi di Catania

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree European, American and Oriental languages and cultures. 108/110
    • Università degli Studi di Milano

      2014 - 2016
      Master's degree Foreign Languages and Cultures for the International Communication and Cooperation
  • Experience

    • Wall Street English

      Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
      English Second Language Tutor

      Mansions included: • Tutoring English L2 students;• Organising one to one English lessons;• Receptionist activities, such as exams booking and answering phone calls.

    • EF Education First

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
      English Language Teacher

      • Delivering daily ESOL lessons according to the EF academic summer program to students aged 12-18;• Employing creative ways and implementing engaging activities to relay complex concepts to improve understanding and academic performance;• Organising and leading weekend activities and excursions to several towns across the UK.

    • The English-Speaking Union

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
      Students Mentor

      ‘Discover debating’ is a program launched by the English Speaking Union, aimed at improving the oral skills of young children in Primary schools. I worked with three Primary schools in North London (Whittingham Academy, Roger Asham and Longshaw Primary school), delivering lessons relating to this program.

    • Faraday School

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2021

      • Leading weekly meetings with all the Teaching Assistants of the school;• Liaising Teachers and Teaching Assistants by assisting and supporting communication, attending Teachers' meetings and reporting to TAs; • Covering NQT Teachers during their time out of class. • Planning and delivering Italian language lessons to Year 5 and 6 pupils. • Updating the school's social media platforms;• Uploading news, posts, photos and videos on the school's official website;• Applying marketing techniques to boost the school’s popularity on social media platforms. • Assisting the lessons of a Year 1 class of 21 children, supporting their learning activities;• Tailoring teaching techniques based on students' needs;• Tutoring students on one to one basis within school hours;• Leading after-school clubs for students ages 6 to 12. Clubs include: cooking club, dance club, playground games club, creative writing, and gardening.

      • Senior Level TA

        Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
      • Italian Teacher

        Aug 2020 - Sept 2021
      • Media and Marketing Lead

        Sept 2019 - Sept 2021
      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2018 - Sept 2021
    • I.D.E.A. Holiday Club

      Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
      Small Business Owner
    • Ealing Independent College

      Dec 2021 - May 2023

      • Responding to enquiries, processing applications, updating the enrolment database;• Leading Recruitment Tours and Participating in Recruitment Meetings;• Leading Marketing Campaigns to boost the College's Popularity;• Researching and creating content for the school’s website and newsletters;• Updating the school's social media platforms.

      • Assistant Examination Officer

        Dec 2022 - May 2023
      • Admissions and Marketing Coordinator

        Dec 2021 - May 2023
    • Bath & North East Somerset Council

      Aug 2023 - now
      Child Protection - Business Support Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IELTS 7.5

      International House London
      Jul 2014
    • DITALS - Didattica dell'italiano a stranieri

      GIGA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE S.R.L.
      Apr 2017
    • TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

      TEFL Express
      Jun 2017
    • ECDL

      ECDL / ICDL Certification
      May 2010
    • New Leader Training 2017

      EF International Language Centers
      May 2017
    • CELTA certificate

      British Study Centres
      Jul 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Intercultural Facilitator

      Issued by Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Arangio Ruiz" on Feb 2017
      Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Arangio Ruiz"Associated with Laura McKane
    • Children educator

      Issued by World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) on Sept 2010
      World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)Associated with Laura McKane