Melody Amina Edwards is an English language professional with over 12 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL in 7 different countries. She has a BA in Social Policy from the University of Kent in the UK and a TESOL diploma from Canada. Currently she works as an English language professional and teacher mentor for the Malaysian government, training teachers and overseeing rural primary schools. She is interested in teaching positions in various countries in the Middle East and Asia and has experience teaching all ages as well as training teachers and working in management roles.
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Melody resume and cover letter 1 st feb 2013
1. Resume
MelodyAmina Edwards
melodyxanis@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 60+ 0196237719
Introduction
Hello, I am an English Language Professional, TESOL Certified with many years of experience in all hierarchical
positions at Universities, International, Private Language Schools and IT and English Adult Language Centres. In
7 different countries around the world. I am fully qualified and experienced to teach all age groups and adults.
Profile
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL, Elementary, ESL to Children, High School,
Kindergarten, Nursery, Curriculum Developer, University,
English Language Professional and Teachers Mentor
Years of experience: Over 12
Current Residence: Malaysia
Native of: United Kingdom
Countries interested Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
to teach in & travel to: Zealand, Qatar, United Arab Emirates,
Education/Degrees: BA Honours Degree from UK
TESOL Dip, Canada
Memberships: Voluntary telephone counsellor.
Achievements: TESOL DIP, Canada.
BA HONS in Social Policy (Political Movement) UK
University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.
3 A Levels.
Dartford Technical College. U.K, Dartford
Associates - English Language, June 1979 - O Level
English
Language A.E.B.
Gravesend Technical College. U.K, Gravesend
Associates - Computer Literacy and Technology,
October 1989
R.S.A. Certificate in Computer Literacy and
Technology.
The R.S.A. Examination Board. Centre No: 01009
2. Counselling Certificates
Skills & Interests: Academic reading, research and creative writing,
Computers, Internet and
Globalisation, World development Studies, Foreign
Policies and Political
Movement, Art, Music and Singing, Health & Fitness,
Travel and
Communication, Outdoor Activities, Dancing and
Meeting People , World News,
International World Policy and Humanitarian Issues,
Swimming and Horse Riding.
Related Experience: Currently working as an English Language Professional
and Teachers Mentor for the Government of Malaysia.
Enabling Teachers to gain recognised university
credits by tutoring them under ESOL Methodology and
curriculum material. Overseeing a cluster of rural,
Malaysian schools in an advisory capacity.
Languages Spoken: Native British English, Basic French and basic Arabic.
References: 1) Beyza Bayrak 05322258606
2) Syed ShoyebHyder +966555090271
Cover Letter
Hello, I have attached my resume for your perusal; you may also view my C.V. with
some personal references/recommendations here, if you firstly join at linkedin.com:
http://eg.linkedin.com/in/melodyedwards
I have Mental Health and Counselling Certificates and have worked as a Residential
Social Worker and voluntary phone and face to face Counsellor previously, in the UK
before I became an English Language Professional (My current job position).
I am currently employed as an E.L.P. (Education Language Professional) and a
Teachers Mentor. Training Malaysian Teacher Participants for their ESOL Course,
to enable them to gain the necessary University credits. I also assist these Teachers
in their 5 rural, Malaysian Primary Schools. Where I oversee their English
Curriculum, advise them on teaching aids, resources and give them professional
guidance in teaching methodologies, in keeping with the KSSR Curriculum of the
3. Malaysian Government. I have a post Grad TESOL Teaching Diploma from
Montreal, Canada and a UK BA Honours Degree in Social Policy/Political Movement.
I spent approximately 9 years in Cairo, Egypt which I am very familiar with as I have
worked there in a variety of educational establishments. In all hierarchical positions
of various educational departments and also in the capacity of voice broadcasting
and script editing (where upon my scripts and finished videos were accepted by the
'Irish Times' Newspaper on line) in English for a satellite and TV company. I have
taught Business English for Berlitz in Istanbul, Turkey and lectured for Universities in
Saudi Arabia too.
I graduated for my TESOL Teaching Diploma in Canada because (some of my family
have settled there and are residents of Montreal) after, firstly graduating with a BA
Hons from my country, the UK. My Degree is in Social Policy, which is the study of
Political Movement and policies within governments on both a local and international
basis. In short I have an expansive experience in the fields of business and
education.
I am a British Muslim woman, currently working in Malaysia. Having taught in K.S.A
for one year, at 2 prestigious womens Universities and more recently, narrowly
escaping the political uprising that just occurred in Cairo, Egypt. Where I briefly
returned to access IT English adult students, entering a scholarship there. I was born
in Lewisham, London. UK.
Physical and mental fitness are top priorities for me and some of my favourite
hobbies include, swimming which I do on a regular basis. Also horse riding,
gymnastics and aerobics to maintain a good level of health
I enjoy study and am currently undertaking a Master's Degree in Project
Management in which my grades are A+ and I am expecting to graduate again at the
end of 2013. I take a keen interest in world politics and human rights policy.
4. If you view my attached C.V. you will note that I have had extensive experience in
International Private Language Schools both as Director and Manager. Which I
carried out while teaching classes at the same time. I taught all ages and levels while
doing this. However, I am also fully qualified and have many years experience
teaching adults and training teachers.
I look forward to hearing from you shortly and please do not hesitate to contact me
for any further information that you may require.