Brendan HunterAddress: Calle La Palma, 17, 2º 4. 28004, MadridPhone: 722 456 086Email: brend1979@yahoo.co.uk

Profile

I am a positive, hardworking and conscientious person who has a wealth of experience helping people of all ages and backgrounds deal with severe challenges in their lives. With regards to my current work history, I have been employed as a teacher in the education sector and I have taught University students, primary school children and businessmen amongst others. Throughout my teaching experience I have always used a degree of empathy and a holistic approach to help implement realistic and practical changes to an individual’s educational progress. I am extremely keen to transfer many of the skills and experiences I have developed into working with all client groups in an understanding and empowering way.

Skills Summary

I have the ability to create a positive learning atmosphere and develop a good rapport with all students without showing favoritism and engendering the involvement of all students.

I am a very patient individual. I am able to adapt to any situation and I have an excellent level of resourcefulness which is needed

to be a teacher. I have implemented many different activities into my classes which range from the required

syllabus to personal hobbies and interests.

Education

September 2001 – June 2005 University of Aberdeen MA in Mental Philosophy (Hons)Aberdeen, Scotland

Courses include Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Language and Mind, Metaphysics and Formal Logic.

Engaged actively in research projects, group presentations and reading. Contributed significantly to seminars and tackled philosophical issues informatively.

Member of the Philosophy Society: Continuous involvement in societies throughout university career.

Independent research project title ‘The Reality of Anti-Foundationalism’.

September 2000 – June 2001 Aberdeen College HNC (With Merit) in Social SciencesAberdeen, Scotland

Completed the following courses in Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology and Philosophy.

Work Experience

October 2014 – June 2016English Language TeacherColegio Vicente AleixandreCalle Nueva York 14, 28938, Móstoles, Madrid

Assistant teaching in a primary school. Assisting of permanent teaching staff in the classroom with additional planning & coordination meetings. Responsibilities included assistant teaching in English in subjects such as social studies, science and technology and English language. Directing

conversation groups, at times with school staff.  In addition to assisting in all class activities, I worked as the communication specialist, training the

children for the Trinity Speaking Exam.April 2011 – June 2014 English Language Teacher Training ExpressPlaza Cordón 1, 28005, Madrid

Position involves teaching English as a foreign language in language schools, schools and institutions of further and higher education throughout Madrid. Tutoring on a one-to-one basis within the business sector; running specialist courses for adults and/or business people, this requires knowledge of technical, commercial and scientific terms so that the educational needs of the particular student can be met.

In all the aforementioned classes my aim is to convey information to all students in an interesting way and communicate a love and passion for the English language. A wide range of course books, internet and a variety of audio visual aids are utilised in my classes. I believe in a strong emphasis on dialogue and role playing as a fundamental aspect of learning English, close attention is also paid to more formal exercises, language games and relevant literature.

February 2012 – June 2013English Language TeacherColegio Sagrado Corazón, ChamartínCalle Santa Magdalena Sofía, 12. 28036 Madrid

Encouraged active oral practice in English. Teaching English as a foreign language to the levels of Infantil and Primaria. Acted as a role model for correct pronunciation and grammar. Collaborated with all employees in creating teaching materials and planning classes. Taught students and staff about my country’s culture. Implemented progressive methods to advance this particular English language program.

April 2008 – January 2012Social Worker Cowgate Day CentreGreenford, Middlesex, London

Supporting service users using person centred specific approaches, that offer an improved quality of life and provide consistent reliable support

Working with people with challenging behaviour and/or autism in the setting of a challenging behaviour unit.

Compiling Observing and assessing service-users needs and progress. Undertaking risk assessments and formulating care plans and recommendations to meet the needs of client/s.

Throughout this employment I implemented and performed a variety of activities/classes, they included: Creative Arts, Sports, (Swimming, Football, Table Tennis etc.) Gardening, Fishing and cookery classes.

June 2006 – March 2008Personal Tutor

Tutoring University students: Proof reading essays/dissertations and giving classes in Philosophy. Position involved an intimate one-to-one relationship with each student, structuring detailed plans

for teaching lessons Other students taught included: Foreign language students (All Levels), SEN students, Primary

School children: Numeracy and Literacy Tuition.

November 2005 – April 2006Assistant Manager

Shelter Charity, Aberdeen

Assisting the store manager with the day-to-day operations of a retail store which supports the homeless. Implemented strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability for the charity. Ensured that customer needs were met, complaints were resolved, and service was quick and efficient.

Maintained store appearance and product presentation to the standards of the charity. Provided support to volunteers during peak periods or when other problems arose.

Interests and Voluntary Work

Working with Sue Ryder Cancer Care in my spare time and during holiday periods in my hometown. Interest in the work of Amnesty International and other NGO’s which support the idea of equality for

all. Profoundly interested in the field of Autism through my time at University and in my working life. I

have read extensively on this condition and in my teaching experience I have implemented classes which allow for social interaction and communication in a much gentler manner than what would be considered in everyday society.

References

Alexander Carey-Freeman Dianne DejeanDay-Centre Manager Company Director19 Holly Park Road 22 Ashgrove Road WestLondon AberdeenW7 1LA AB16 5DYEmail: careyfreemana@ealing.gov.uk Email: dianne-dejean@hotmail.com

Tel: +447402743992 Tel: +447518525316