Beth McNeil
Hanoi
Summary
I am a 26-year-old certified Primary School Teacher from Glasgow, Scotland, with over five years of experience. I hold a B.A. in Primary Education and a TEFL certification. I have taught both in Scotland and internationally, working with bilingual and EAL learners. This has strengthened my ability to overcome language barriers, adapt teaching strategies, and foster an inclusive learning environment while collaborating with colleagues to support students across the curriculum.
I thrive on challenges and continuous growth, both professionally and personally. Outside the classroom, my passion for traditional music has led me to achieve the highest grade in tenor drumming. The teamwork, dedication, and high standards required in music are values I bring into my teaching, ensuring the best learning experience for my students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 1 Primary Teacher
The British Vietnamese International School
08.2022 - Current
- Introduced and implemented continuous provision in an educational environment.
- Promoting English as a second language, using various strategies to engage young learners.
- Incorporating engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills whilst enhancing cultural awareness.
- Consistent communication with parents and families to ensure high quality relationships and support.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, extra-curricular activities and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
- Collaboration with colleagues to support the whole child and ensure a safe, happy and nurturing environment is provided.
EAL Primary Teacher
British Vietnamese International School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Throughout this position, I co-taught and supported teachers within Year 1 and 2 to provide high quality experiences for the children.
- Responsibilities included preparing, planning and create engaging lessons that provided in depth learning.
- Introduce and implement continuous provision to a Year 1 setting.
- Run an extracurricular activity, dance, allowing for wider connection and relationships.
EAL Teacher
Binh Minh Education
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: English Centre in Vietnam
- Interacted with both children and adults in various environments, online and offline
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Strengthened my abilities to adapt and improve learning to suit educational needs and environments.
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials which fostered awareness of global issues and promoted empathy towards diverse perspectives.
Probation Primary Teacher
East Renfrewshire Council
08.2020 - 06.2021
- As a Newly Qualified Teacher, I was able to develop my skills and knowledge as a professional and educator.
- Responsibilities included ensuring and promoting wellbeing for all children within my class through the playful pedagogy.
- Ability to create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming learning environment enabled learning needs to be met
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Participate and lead a CLPL session colleagues which in turn enhanced communication and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Art (Hons) Upper Second Class Degree - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow05-2020
Skills
- Play-based instruction
- Child development
- Bilingual teaching
- TYCMC
Timeline
Year 1 Primary Teacher
The British Vietnamese International School
08.2022 - Current
EAL Primary Teacher
British Vietnamese International School
08.2022 - 06.2023
EAL Teacher
Binh Minh Education
09.2021 - 05.2022
Probation Primary Teacher
East Renfrewshire Council
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Art (Hons) Upper Second Class Degree - Primary Education
University of Strathclyde
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