1. David Nicholls
Personal Summary
I am currently teaching English to overseas students using the medium of Skype and my
pupils range from 8 years old to adult. Working online has given me the chance to use my
creative skills, and develop a number of youtube grammar and vocab courses which are
accompanied by ebooks with lessons for popular TV shows. These resources are utilized in
my classes, and they also allow me to find new students by promoting my business on a
number of online platforms.
My wide range of interests is reflected in the variety of subjects I have taught in a number of
places. I would describe myself as creative, enthusiastic, reliable and open-minded. I have a
talent for motivating students through positive feedback and stimulating topics.
Career History
Freelance EFL teacher, Moscow and Britain
https://www.skype-lessons.com/
2004 – 2008, 2011 – present
Duties
Finding clients and organizing lessons
Preparing students of all ages and levels according to their specific needs
Conducting lessons in various parts of the city
Planning and preparing interesting lessons for a wide range of topics
Training students for interviews and exams
Teaching Business English courses
Teaching Academic English courses
Setting up a website to find clients
Writing TV show lessons for students
Making grammar lessons on youtube
Marking homework and giving feedback
Jukovka Gimnasia, Moscow
English teacher, September 2008 – June 2011
Duties
Teaching English language and literature to pupils from the age of 4 – 16
2. Preparing students for their KET, PET, FCE and CAE exams
Planning and delivering stimulating lessons on a variety of topics
Conducting up to 10 classes per day
Explaining the subtleties of English grammar
Teaching Maths, Science and History KS3 and KS4 to those pupils who planned to move to
Britain
Preparing experiments and other practical activities for these classes
Marking homework and giving feedback
Meeting parents and discussing progress
Administrating exams
Managing behaviour in the classroom and motivating challenging students
Cornelius Vermuyden School, Essex
Mathematics and Chemistry teacher, 2003 - 2004
Duties
Teaching KS3 and KS4 Mathematics and Science
Discussing progress with parents
Marking homework and giving feedback
Preparing students for their GCSE exams
Preparing experiments for the practical lessons
Education
2001-2002 MA in Continental Philosophy at Essex University.
1997-2001 BA in English and Philosophy at Keele University.
Other modules studied: Politics, Chemistry, Astrophysics and Calculus.
1990-1997 Westcliff High School.
4 A Levels: English Literature, Chemistry, Russian, General studies
11 GCSEs
Language Skills: Russian (upper intermediate)
Personal details
David Nicholls
32 Wood Farm Close,
Leigh-On-Sea,
Essex.
SS9 1SU
D.O.B 8/3/79
+44 7534 665455
