Ross

ROSS PHILLIPS
E n g lis h E d u c a to r / T e a c h e r

Phone Email Location
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Lviv, Ukraine

About Me Experience
I'm an honest, well-travelled, sensitive,
direct, and easy-going man. I enjoy SPILNO SCHOOL 2023 - 2025
continuously learning, watching and Kyiv, Ukraine
playing sports, going to the gym, https://spilno.school/
traveling, exploring new cultures, Teaching English at a community school from kindergarten age up to
geopolitics, psychology, music Grade 11 in secondary school, including during air raid alarms—
festivals, and history. relocating students to the bomb shelter and continuing lessons in the
basement
In the classroom, I'm patient,
organized, empathetic, professional, SPEAKEASY SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES 2022 - 2023
fun, culturally sensitive, flexible, Napoli, Italy
engaging, inventive, and expressive.
http://speakeasyschool.eu/
- Taught English language using Cambridge course books (online &
Citizenship classroom)
- Various ages / levels, including; Pre-Starters 1 & 2, Movers, Flyers, KET,
PET, IELTS

Place of Birth:
Adelaide, Australia NIDO SCOULA CLOROFILLA 2019 - 2021
Milan, Italy
Date of Birth:
http://nidoscuolaclorofilla.it/
15th June 1985
- Classroom English teacher for mixed: Age 3-5 years
Dual Citizenship: - ‘Reggio Children’ collaboration and Reggio Emilia pedagogy
- Online Zoom (Video) lessons through Covid19 lockdown period
Australia and United Kingdom (UK)

Language:
ARUSHA MERU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2019 - 2019
Native English speaker
Arusha, Tanzania
https://www.arushameru.sc.tz/
Qualifications - Taught age groups 2 - 6 yr olds and redrafting the curriculum for
younger learners
- Short-term contract
Master of Education
Degree (M.Ed.) 3CM151 LITTLE ENGLAND BILINGUAL SCHOOL 2018 - 2019
The University of Adelaide, South NIDO INFANZIA
Australia, Australia 2005 Brescia, Italy
https://www.littlengland.it/scuola-infanzia/
Graduate Certificate in
- English teacher for age groups: 3 - 6 yr olds
Education (3GC058) - Phonics and pronunciation instruction
The University of Adelaide, South - Conflict resolution and student support
Australia, Australia 2003 - Smartboard and digital classroom tools

ROSS PHILLIPS
E n g lis h E d u c a to r / T e a c h e r

Phone Email Location
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Kyiv, Ukraine

Qualifications Experience

Advanced TESOL Diploma -
SPORTY'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2017 - 2018
TESOL International English
(Reggio Emilia Inspired)
Teacher Licence (TESOL, TEFL, Athens, Greece
TESL) http://www.sischool.gr/
Australian Training Academy
- Taught aged groups: 4 & 5 yr olds
(ATA) 2011 - Bilingual education kindergarten focused on the Reggio Emilia
approach and philosophy
- Adapting and learning Reggio approach using provocations,
Department for Communities documentation, observation, collaboration and reflection
and Social Inclusion (DSCI) - Collaborative projects led by the students, preparation and
exploration, organization, discussion and representation
Screening Application - Giving time, space and opportunities so children are capable of
Child-related Employment constructing their own learning
Screening - Suitable 26/05/2015

ENGLISH SUMMER CAMP ORSAGO Aug – Sep 2017 &
Working with Children Aug – Sep 2018
Treviso, Italy
(WWC)
http://associazionewhynot.it/
Check Issued on 14/12/2011 by the
Department of Justice, Victoria, - Taught one classroom of around 15 students: 6 - 8 yr olds
- Morning English lessons, class activities, planning, group workshops,
Australia leading outside activities, group singing and games
- Created own lesson plans and English camp workbook
AMES Volunteer Tutor
Training Course
SKOURAS SPORTS AND LANGUAGE CAMP Jul– Aug 2017
Certificate issued on 1/12/2011 by
Kassandra, Chalkidiki, Greece
Adult Multicultural Education
http://www.skourascamp.com/
Services (AMES), Victoria, Australia
- Taught aged groups: 8-16yrs
- English lessons taught ever morning from language book provided
National Police Record Check (4hrs a day)
Issued on 10/04/2015 by South - Involved in group activities such as drama productions, sports, special
nights and student presentations
Australia Police, Australia (Clean) - Student nationalities included Serbian, Russian, Greek, Bulgarian,
Montenegrin, and Bosnian
First Aid Certificate (Senior
First Aid)
L.I.S.E ACADEMY ECOLE 2016 - 2017
Issued on 27/06/2015 by The
PRIVÉE MATERNELLE BILINGUE
Australian Resuscitation Council
Guadeloupe, French Caribbean
(Nationally Recognised Training)
http://www.liseacademy.com/
- Taught age groups: 3 - 4 yr olds
- Full-day English immersion with children, classroom size 20, student
reporting and parent-teacher interviews
- Created own lesson plans and curriculum

ROSS PHILLIPS
E n g lis h E d u c a to r / T e a c h e r

Phone Email Location
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Kyiv, Ukraine

Education Experience
South Australian Certificate of
BEIJING HOING KINDERGARTEN 2015 - 2016
Education (SACE)
Sanya, Hainan Island, China
https://www.tmc.catholic.edu.au http://www.hoing.net
Senior Secondary Education,
- Taught aged groups: 2- 6 yr olds
Thomas More College, 2002 - Basic English lessons as a second language with classroom sizes up
to 50 children
- Following interactive whiteboard CD curriculum
Skills - Planning games, singing and dancing, repetitive chanting
- Helped organize special events at the kindergarten, such as
Halloween, Christmas, Chinese New Year & Easter

Student-centered learning
Outdoor Education / Forest CENTRE DEVELOPMENT KINDERGARTEN 2014 - 2015
School experience Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
http://www.cofdf.ru/
Differentiated instruction
- Taught two aged groups: 2-3yr olds and 6-7yr olds
Communication - Helping my students understand English, speak it and be able to write
and read it
Classroom management - Preparation of course work, planning of classes and handouts
- Maintaining discipline in the classroom and creating a vibrant
Lesson planning and teaching atmosphere
curriculum development - Communicating with parents and also other teaching staff

Reggio Emilia-trained
PRIVATE ENGLISH TEACHER 2013 - 2014
Task-based learning Ostrava, Czech Republic
http://www.mmreality.cz/cs/vedeni-spolecnosti/
Assessment and
evaluation - Full time private English teacher for one CEO of MM Reality
- Lesson planning for students specific needs
Time management and - Conversation based teaching
scheduling - Being available and ready at any time

Monitoring student
progress and assessment DIVERBO SUMMER CAMP Jul 2013
Jerez de la Frontera, Cádizá, Spain
Conflict resolution and http://www.diverbo.com/
student support - Running English learning activities and games for Spanish teenagers
(aged 11-16yrs)
- Supervising, night patrol shifts, role model, teacher, friend and helper

ROSS PHILLIPS
E n g lis h E d u c a to r / T e a c h e r

Phone Email Location
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Kyiv, Ukraine

Career Objective Experience
I aim to grow professionally in diverse
learning environments and contribute MONTY PRIMARY SCHOOL 2012 - 2013
meaningfully to student success. I’m Ostrava, Czech Republic
committed to inspiring students http://www.montyskola.cz/
through engaging & culturally - Taught English, Maths and Prvouka to young children (aged 6-8yrs
responsive instruction. Seeking to old) Yr.1 and 2
- Taught and working from the Cambridge English: Starters (YLE
contribute to a dynamic approach Starters) (CEFR level: Pre-level A1)
that values creativity, communication, - One on one experience with kids of lower-level/learning difficulties
and international perspective. - Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work
- Preparation, planning, marking work, basic admin, preparing and
setting tests - Devising, writing and producing new materials, Including
classroom games
Experience
MOVING-ON COURSES (SUMMER CAMP) Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Information on employment history Cork, Ireland
prior to 2010 can be provided on http://www.movingoncourses.com/
request.
- Taught English lessons daily, around 10 students per class (various
levels)
- Being a role model for the kids and responsible for looking after them
References during all hours
- Organized group activity and tasks

Referee details given upon request
PRIVATE ENGLISH TUTORING Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
London, United Kingdom
- One on one and small group tutoring for students wanting to learn
English
- Plan and prepare lessons to suit different learning levels
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

ADULT MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICES 2011 - 2012
(AMES)
Melbourne, Australia
http://www.ames.net.au/
-Helping new and recently arrived refugees/migrants to settle in to
Victoria, Australia
- Privately tutored one on one with my student 1-3 times a week
- Organized lessons plans, activities, day trips and homework for my
student