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Maja Collyer

Maja Collyer

Educator In English
8c Western Road SM1 2SX, London, UK

Summary

I am a dedicated educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in classroom settings, teaching learners of all ages—from young beginners to advanced students and adults. I am committed to creating a positive, stimulating, and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and confidence. I am skilled in communicative teaching methods, effective lesson planning, and adapting materials to diverse proficiency levels and learning styles. As a positive role model, I motivate students to reach their full potential. Friendly and enthusiastic by nature, I actively embrace challenges and continuously seek to improve my teaching practice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

English Language Teacher

Genius Language Institute
10.2019 - 04.2026
  • Teaching all levels from beginners (phonics, reading, writing and basic grammar) to advanced. Designing engaging lesson plans focusing on speaking, listening reading and writing. Also actively preparing students for Cambridge English qualifications from starters A1 to advanced level C1.

Grade 2 Teacher

IQ School International
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Teaching Grade 2 students, English, Math, Science and Social studies also teaching all the graders Art. Responsible for designing lesson plans, games, activities, presentations, term tests and final year test. Used interactive activities, real-life scenarios and multimedia resources to help the students build confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

English Language Teacher

New Space International
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Students ranged from kindergarten to adults. Main duties included classroom teaching and outdoor teaching as well as representing the centre. Assessed students’ progress and provided constructive feedback.

English Language Teacher

Australia-Vietnam School of English
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Teaching young learners and adults basic English skills as well as covering classes in other schools in Ho Chi Minh City.

English Language Tutor

Private classes
06.2012 - 09.2016
  • Teaching children and adults the English language so they can quickly and easily incorporate into the English way of life.

Manager

Nando’s Restaurant
05.2008 - 07.2016
  • Responsibilities included running the business as well as recruiting and training new staff to become supervisors and managers.

Education

TESOL Certificate -

Australian International College of Language
Southport, Australia
01.2017

Bachelor of Sociology -

Cirilius & Methodius – University of Sociology
Skopje, Macedonia
01.1998

Skills

Student engagement; Classroom management; Lesson planning; Individual tutoring; Standardized testing

Certification

Professional development for Teacher Trainers by Arizona State University

References

References are available on request.

Timeline

English Language Teacher

Genius Language Institute
10.2019 - 04.2026

Grade 2 Teacher

IQ School International
10.2018 - 09.2019

English Language Teacher

New Space International
06.2017 - 09.2018

English Language Teacher

Australia-Vietnam School of English
04.2017 - 06.2017

English Language Tutor

Private classes
06.2012 - 09.2016

Manager

Nando’s Restaurant
05.2008 - 07.2016

TESOL Certificate -

Australian International College of Language

Bachelor of Sociology -

Cirilius & Methodius – University of Sociology
Maja CollyerEducator In English