JULIA LORNA GREENWOOD
Via Chiantigiana Per Ferrone 73/O, Impruneta
Summary
An education professional with comprehensive background in teaching English to non-native speakers with 25 years. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics, and focused on achieving positive educational outcomes through effective communication and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
TEFL TEACHER AND CERTIFIED CAMBRIDGE EXAMINER
THE BRITISH SCHOOL GROUP-FIRENZE
01.2006 - Current
- Job Overview: The British School, Florence, Italy
- Enhanced language learning by incorporating engaging activities and multimedia resources into lessons.
- Boosted student confidence and participation by providing regular feedback and support during class activities.
- Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, songs, movies, and podcasts to expose students to real-world examples of spoken English.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and collaboration.
- Created and delivered engaging lessons to accommodate all ages, levels and requirements
- Prepared students for Cambridge exams KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS also externally in middle/high schools, managing maximum 10-20 students per class with outstanding results
- Proficient in using Zoom for delivering and managing online lessons, including breakout rooms, screen sharing and interactive tools
TEFL TEACHER
T.E.S. THE ENGLISH SCHOOL
09.1999 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: T.E.S. The English School, Empoli, Italy
- TEFL TEACHER FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS OF ALL LEVELS
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO MANAGER
ROMANO STOCK HOUSE
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Fashion import export company, London, England
- DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF SHOWROOM, DEALING WITH CLIENTS
- Fashion import export company, London, England
SALES AND ASSISTANT BUYER
THE LOFT
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Vintage clothing store, Covent Garden, London, England
- Vintage clothing store, Covent Garden, London, England
ASSISTANT TO PRINT DESIGN TEAM
ELEY KISHIMOTO
01.1996 - 03.1996
- Company Overview: Fashion design company, Brixton, London, England
- Fashion design company, Brixton, London, England
FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT
JOHN ROCHA
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: Fashion design company, Dublin, Ireland
- DESIGN ROOM AND FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT TO JOHN ROCHA
- Fashion design company, Dublin, Ireland
Education
TEFL DIPLOMA -
Foyle International
DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND01.1999
BA(HONS) - FASHION PRINT
CENTRAL ST. MARTIN'S COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
LONDON, ENGLAND01.1997
FOUNDATION COURSE - ART & DESIGN WITH DISTINCTION
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND01.1993
BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND01.1992
Accomplishments
- NOMINATED FOR BRITISH STUDENT FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 1997
- DUKE OF EDINBURGH - BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD AWARD (PRESENTED BY PRINCE PHILLIP IN LONDON)
- NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOL'S DESIGN PRIZE AWARD 1990 - FOR A HAT DESIGN
GCSE EXAMS
ITALIAN
ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
FRENCH
CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION
MATHS
ART & DESIGN
DRAMA & THEATRE
A Level Exams
- ART & DESIGN
- HISTORY OF ART
Hobbies and Interests
- READING
- WALKING
- PAINTING
- TRAVELLING
Personal Information
- Age: 51
- Date of Birth: 10/11/73
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Timeline
TEFL TEACHER AND CERTIFIED CAMBRIDGE EXAMINER
THE BRITISH SCHOOL GROUP-FIRENZE
01.2006 - Current
TEFL TEACHER
T.E.S. THE ENGLISH SCHOOL
09.1999 - 01.2002
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO MANAGER
ROMANO STOCK HOUSE
01.1998 - 01.1999
SALES AND ASSISTANT BUYER
THE LOFT
01.1997 - 01.1998
ASSISTANT TO PRINT DESIGN TEAM
ELEY KISHIMOTO
01.1996 - 03.1996
FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT
JOHN ROCHA
01.1995 - 01.1996
BA(HONS) - FASHION PRINT
CENTRAL ST. MARTIN'S COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION COURSE - ART & DESIGN WITH DISTINCTION
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
TEFL DIPLOMA -
Foyle International
BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY
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