Dorian Gordon-Bates

Teacher of English at Modern Language Center
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(386) 825-5501
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Kiriko Abiko

I was so grateful to have a chance to practice English with Dorian, he has been always dedicated for English learners and definitely has professional skill for teaching!

Jorge Enrique Velandia Vargas

An outstanding professional !

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Experience

    • Mexico
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher of English
      • Sep 2021 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Teacher of English
      • Jul 2020 - Present

    • Private English tutor (online)
      • Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Istanbul & I
    • Online (Zoom)
    • Modérateur
      • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

      I moderate both the English and French speaking clubs for the NGO Istanbul & I (via Zoom). Levels range from beginner to advanced (for both languages). I moderate both the English and French speaking clubs for the NGO Istanbul & I (via Zoom). Levels range from beginner to advanced (for both languages).

  • Wild Strawberry
    • Kolkata, Bengale-Occidental
    • Assistant English Teacher
      • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

      Wild Strawberry is a Kolkata based NGO that promotes the use of drama and storytelling in the classroom, as an efficient method of teaching young children and teenagers. I had the opportunity to assist drama teachers in classrooms, and help with the organization of Kolkata’s International Storytelling Festival. Wild Strawberry is a Kolkata based NGO that promotes the use of drama and storytelling in the classroom, as an efficient method of teaching young children and teenagers. I had the opportunity to assist drama teachers in classrooms, and help with the organization of Kolkata’s International Storytelling Festival.

    • Italy
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

      I taught English at a Summer school in Reading. Students were aged between 10 and 18, most of them from Italy and Ukraine, and their levels ranged from elementary to advanced. I was free to design curriculum and choose material for my lessons. I taught English at a Summer school in Reading. Students were aged between 10 and 18, most of them from Italy and Ukraine, and their levels ranged from elementary to advanced. I was free to design curriculum and choose material for my lessons.

    • Türkiye
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • English Language Teacher and Proofreader
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

      In addition to doing academic proof-reading (articles were sent from different departments of the university), I taught an English foundation course at Istanbul University. Students were in their late teens, and their levels ranged from lower to upper intermediate. In addition to doing academic proof-reading (articles were sent from different departments of the university), I taught an English foundation course at Istanbul University. Students were in their late teens, and their levels ranged from lower to upper intermediate.

    • Türkiye
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

      In addition to my full time work at Istanbul University, I worked part time for one of Istanbul’s best language schools (in the evenings and on weekends). I taught General English, Business English and TOEFL exam preparation to Turkish students of different ages and backgrounds. In addition to my full time work at Istanbul University, I worked part time for one of Istanbul’s best language schools (in the evenings and on weekends). I taught General English, Business English and TOEFL exam preparation to Turkish students of different ages and backgrounds.

    • Italy
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

      I taught English at a Summer school in London. Students were aged between 10 and 18, with levels ranging from elementary to advanced, and most were from Italy. I was freee to design my own curriculum and choose material for my lessons. In addition to teaching, I was involved in field trips and other extracurricular activities I taught English at a Summer school in London. Students were aged between 10 and 18, with levels ranging from elementary to advanced, and most were from Italy. I was freee to design my own curriculum and choose material for my lessons. In addition to teaching, I was involved in field trips and other extracurricular activities

  • Alef Ba Institute
    • Téhéran, Iran
    • English Language Teacher
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

      I taught English and French a few times a week at a local language school in Tehran, while studying a Persian language course at Tehran University. Most lessons were exam oriented (TOEFL and IELTS). I taught English and French a few times a week at a local language school in Tehran, while studying a Persian language course at Tehran University. Most lessons were exam oriented (TOEFL and IELTS).

    • Australia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      In 2014, I went to Japan on a working holiday visa and worked for an English language institute in Tokyo. Students came from different backgrounds, including young children, students, business professionals, stay-at-home mothers and retirees. Most students were Japanese, and levels ranged from beginner to advanced. I taught general English, English for special purposes and business English using the company’s method. In addition to teaching, I was in charge of various administrative tasks. During my year in Japan, I was also able to practice and improve my Japanese language skills.

    • English Language Teacher
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

      This was my most challenging experience as a teacher as most students were from socially deprived backgrounds, and I had to deal with uninterested and often difficult teenagers. This was my most challenging experience as a teacher as most students were from socially deprived backgrounds, and I had to deal with uninterested and often difficult teenagers.

    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

      In 2013, I traveled to India to work for the Indian branch of a London based language institute. I was sent by St George institute to teach an English foundation course at a private university in Punjab called LPU. Students were of various ages, levels and countries (predominantly African and Asian). In addition to teaching, my duties included student placements, exam preparation and grading. In 2013, I traveled to India to work for the Indian branch of a London based language institute. I was sent by St George institute to teach an English foundation course at a private university in Punjab called LPU. Students were of various ages, levels and countries (predominantly African and Asian). In addition to teaching, my duties included student placements, exam preparation and grading.

    • France
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opérateur téléphonie
      • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

      In 2011, I accepted a temporary post at Mariage Freres tea company in Paris, and worked as a both a telephone operator and a website editor & translator (French to English). In 2011, I accepted a temporary post at Mariage Freres tea company in Paris, and worked as a both a telephone operator and a website editor & translator (French to English).

Education

  • International Training Institute
    CELTA, teacher training
    2018 - 2018
  • St Mary’s University, Twickenham
    Master's degree, Applied Linguistics and English language teaching
    2016 - 2018
  • University of Leeds
    Bachelor's degree, Japanese
    2006 - 2010
  • 国際教養大学
    Bachelor's degree, Japanese studies
    2007 - 2008

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