CoverLetter
Dear Director,
My name is Martin Carriere, attached are my photo, resume and letter of reference.
I was born in OttawaCanada, both English and French are my native languages. I am an Accredited International English teacher (TESOL) with a specialisation in teaching English to children. I have graduated from the University of Ottawa with an undergraduate degree in arts.
I am currently teaching English in China in the city of Guangzhou and I am very excited about the opportunity to teach English in your city as I like to travel. The Chinese people and culture fascinate me. I would be honoured to have the chance to work with you and your staff. Your school comes highly recommended.
I am a graduate of a well respected CanadianHigh School.
I also have extensive complex problem identifying and resolving skills.
I have proven myself by teaching with strong leadership skills.
The confidence in the skills I have developed as well as my ability to learn very rapidly
have always helped me succeed. My interaction with the elderly has given me both compassion and interactive listening.
I have always had a strong need to travel and experience the culture of other countries.
I am very comfortable in new places and adapt easily to new surroundings. I have lived in many cities in Canada and China. I have traveled to many cities in Canada, the United States, South Korea as well as Mexico and Thailand. I am a strong, hard working and reliable individual who loves new challenges and meeting new people. I have always been rewarded for my balanced sense of professionalism and friendly dependable work ethics.
If you are interested in the skills and experience I have to offer to your school, you may contact me at anytime at my e-mail address. I am available immediately.
I am looking forward to hear from you as well as seeing more of this great country that is China.
Sincerely,
Martin Carriere
Martin Carriere
EDUCATION
AccreditedTESOLEnglish Teacher
with a specialisation in teaching English to children.
Undergraduate degree in philosophyfrom the University of Ottawa, Canada
College Diploma in Automotive vehicle diagnosis and repair.
WORK EXPERIENCE
TRADE MENTOR
While being employed by a German automotive repair shop I acted as a mentor in one on one training of novice technicians.
I have been assigned trade apprentices on four separate occasions for three week practicum and evaluation programs. I have performed the tasks of demonstrating then supervising the execution of diagnosis and finally replacement or repair of the related faulty automotive components. The last section of the programs was spent ascertaining the individual’s working abilities and relative progress achieved during the training period.
ESL TEACHER
Three years teaching a wide range of students from kindergarten to adults between Zhuhai, Yangjiang, Jiangmen, GuangzhouP.R.C and Pusan, South Korea.
From 2003 t0 2006,I have participated in a several winter and summer camp programs. My duties have included teaching as well as being charge of making lesson plans, daily schedules and games for myself as well as for other teachers.
Building up of weekly English corner as well as acting as a consultant in the selection of related textbooks for the establishment of an English library.
Taking part in the selection and tutoring of the elite students in each of my classes for four primary school level English themed district performances and competitions.
Japanese, South Korean and Chinese students have been left in my care for weekly private tutoring and English learning tasks during 2006.
I have also taught business English to Korean and Japanese white collar workers in the Tian he district of Guangzhou.
SYLLABUS ELABORATION
In September 2005 both I and a senior Australian workmate, assessed then analysed the needs of an entire junior one level. To finally devise a syllabus suitable to the needs of the junior student’s section of a new foreign English department in a newly opened branch of a renowned boarding school.
*Fluent and current knowledge of the following textbooks*
CambridgeUniversity press
Canadian Cambridge,
New interchangeIntro, Levels 1&2
Young learners 5,6,7,
BECpreliminary, Advanced, Vantage
Oxford Press
Oxford for Primary 6,7
Longman
Welcome to English (HK second edition)
REFERENCES
Trevor Thrasher:
Pamela Downey: