VICTORIA E. ZIMMERMANN
Bondi,NSW
Summary
Energetic and resourceful ESL teacher with 6 years’ experience equipping children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to function confidently in the English-speaking world. My background in office management has helped further my administrative skills. I thrive in dynamic environments, where I can put my skills to the test and make a significant contribution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Erin School of English
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught English as a Second Language to adults in class setting. Prepared students for international English exams (IELTS, TIE) which complied with immigration rules.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Consular and Administrative Assistant
Irish Embassy, Department of Foreign Affairs
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the day to day management of Embassy finances, including accounts reconciliation and salary payments
- Provided consular assistance, including processing passport applications and helping Irish citizens in difficulty
- Office Manager
- Visa Officer.
Language Teacher
Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús School BA
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Taught English at secondary school level in preparation for International GCSEs
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal with students in distress.
Business English Teacher
Boston Language Consultants CABA
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Taught English in corporate settings.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Customer Service Clerk/Cashier
U of T Bookstore
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Greeted and helped customers by phone and at the counter during the back-to-school rush
- Used time efficiently when not serving customers by picking up web orders and taking inventory of stock
- Responsible for operating cash register.
Visa Coordinator
SWAP Working Holidays
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Reviewed participants’ profiles to see eligibility for internship program
- Communicated with a variety of host-organizations to ensure accuracy of applicants
- Supervised, proof-read and edited US Visas applications and participants’ documents
- Performed data collection and breakdown of the different programs the company offers.
Remote Teacher
British Council
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught classes of primary school children in the Uruguayan public school system via weekly video conference; provided instruction to over 200 students
- Modified curriculum as required to suit needs of the students; created, distributed and marked tests, exams and homework; marked exams and issued detailed reports.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
English Teacher
ITESL English Institute
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared students for Cambridge international exams: PET, FCE and IELTS, and worked as an exam invigilator
- Taught youth (11-19) in class settings; taught adults in class and one-on-one situations.
Translator
Argentina and the Irish Revolution
04.2016
- Worked on the translation team for the manuscript, translating English into Spanish
- Responsible for fact-checking and copyediting of the manuscript.
Education
BA (Honours) English Language - English Language And Literature
Universidad Del Salvador
Buenos Aires, Argentina 03.2018
BA (Hons), Scientific- Literary Translation - Language Interpretation And Translation
Universidad Del Salvador
Buenos Aires, Argentina 12.2015
Skills
- Experience teaching on-site and remotely
- Cultural awareness
- Adaptability to cater to different needs and age groups
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Work with children certified
Certification
Working with Children Check
RSA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Erin School of English
04.2023 - 09.2023
Consular and Administrative Assistant
Irish Embassy, Department of Foreign Affairs
10.2020 - 02.2023
Language Teacher
Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús School BA
06.2019 - 10.2020
Business English Teacher
Boston Language Consultants CABA
06.2019 - 10.2020
Customer Service Clerk/Cashier
U of T Bookstore
08.2018 - 03.2019
Visa Coordinator
SWAP Working Holidays
05.2018 - 03.2019
Translator
Argentina and the Irish Revolution
04.2016
Remote Teacher
British Council
01.2016 - 01.2017
English Teacher
ITESL English Institute
01.2012 - 01.2014
BA (Honours) English Language - English Language And Literature
Universidad Del Salvador
BA (Hons), Scientific- Literary Translation - Language Interpretation And Translation
Universidad Del Salvador
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