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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
Awards
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ARMANDO DE CRESCENZO

ARMANDO DE CRESCENZO

Summary

Dedicated educator with a 160-hour TEFL certificate and a PGCE with distinction, complemented by over three years of impactful teaching experience at Vietnam USA Society English Centers (VUS) and Compass Education in public schools. Proven ability to engage learners aged 5-18 in General English and Cambridge exam preparation, consistently achieving a pass rate exceeding 90% at VUS. Well-equipped to teach diverse age groups and proficiency levels, with a strong commitment to fostering student success. Eager to transition to online teaching platforms starting September/October 2025, bringing enthusiasm for innovative educational methods.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

Vietnam USA Society English Centers (VUS)
04.2022 - Current

Designed and delivered engaging English lessons for students aged 5-18,
focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills aligned with CEFR
standards.
Developed customized lesson plans incorporating multimedia and interactive tools
like Kahoot! and Blooket.
Conducted Cambridge exam preparation (YLE, KET, PET), achieving a 90%+ pass
rate, enhancing student confidence and performance.
Maintained 85%+ student engagement (based on participation metrics and
surveys) through digital tools like interactive whiteboards and online quizzes.
Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and
lesson planning.
Received 'Teacher of the Year' award for three consecutive years (2022-2024) for
outstanding performance.

Public School Teacher

Compass Education
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Had the responsibility to teach various subjects to learners between the ages of 6 - 13, including but not limited to math, science, and biology.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Prepared quizzes and speaking tests to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Economics And Business Management

North West University
Potchefstroom South Africa
12-2020

Teaching English as a Foreign Language -

The TEFL Academy UK
01.2020

Bachelor in Commerce - Economics And International Trade

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
12-2019

Skills

  • Digital Proficiency: Zoom, Google Classroom, Kahoot!, Blooket, Baamboozle, MS Office(Word, Excel, PPT), AI tools (ChatGPT, Gamma, etc)
  • Teaching Expertise: Classroom management, lesson planning, engaging lesson delivery, Cambridge exam preparation (YLE, KET, PET)
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Student assessment
  • Small group instruction

LANGUAGES

English - Native
Vietnamese - Beginner
Afrikaans - Advanced

Hobbies and Interests

Linguistics, History, Economics, Politics, Sport Science, Nutrition, Health & Wellness

Awards

Top Teacher Award: Received the 'Teacher of the Year' award for three consecutive years at VUS.

Mentor Excellence: Guided new staff, improving classroom management skills and student engagement.

Timeline

Public School Teacher

Compass Education
05.2022 - 07.2023

ESL Teacher

Vietnam USA Society English Centers (VUS)
04.2022 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Economics And Business Management

North West University

Teaching English as a Foreign Language -

The TEFL Academy UK

Bachelor in Commerce - Economics And International Trade

North West University
ARMANDO DE CRESCENZO