Teach in Japan Resume - Michelle Teng

by Michelle Teng
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Teach in Japan Resume - Michelle Teng

Michelle Teng considering a new environment

Objective: To teach kids the fun of learning English and have a change in working environment.

My name is Michelle and I'm very interested in conveying the fun of learning English to people around the world.

I am currently working with a public accounting firm, with a deep interest in teaching. I used to work as an assistant instructor with one of the leading individual learning schools in Malaysia, instructing English and Mathematics. My students range from the ages 3 to 21.

I am considering a change in working environment to fulfill my dream of teaching. Working with children brings me utmost joy, especially when they smile after learning something new, which they can share with their friends.

PROFILE
Name: Teng Yin Mei Michelle
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 6 April 1985
Current location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nationality: Malaysian
Race: Chinese
Language proficiency: English (native), Malay (fluent), Mandarin (fluent), Japanese (conversational)

Contact email: michelletym85@yshoo.com
Contact number: upon request

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Current employment
Position: Assistant Manager, Assurance
Employee: one of the big four public accounting firms (risk management policy not to reveal)
Term: February 2007 till present

Relevant job descriptions
• Perform statutory financial audits (in English)
• Compliance with financial regulations, local and International
• Advantage 1: Interpreting technical terms to clients in simple, layman terms
• Advantage 2: Communication with management staff, broad usage of business terms

Relevant job skills
• Computer skills: Windows 95 - 7, Microsoft Office 2003 - 2007
• Organising committee of department functions for 50 to 100 people at a time (longest: 3 days 2 nights department trip)
• Provide training for new associates


Other matters
• Professional paper bond with firm for 4 years ending July 2011
• Resignation notification: 3 months upon submission of letter
• Latest availability: September 2011

2. Previous employment
Position: Assistant Instructor
Employee: one of the global individual learning centre (name available upon request)
Term: January 2000 to December 2006

Relevant job descriptions
• Assist the instructor of the self-learning centre, instructing in English and Mathematics
• Guide students in all levels for both English and Mathematics although mainly deal with higher level
• Assist the instructor in daily administrative things such as documentation of student's progress and fees payment reminder
• Assist in entry level tests and progressive tests

Advantages/Achievements
• Good communication skills with students and parents - maintain good relationship
• Have worked with mentally challenged children - take time to discuss with parents to support child as best as possible
• Have worked with quiet children - patient to bring out their voices

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

• Professional: Certified Practicing Accountant, Australia, 2010
• Tertiary: Bachelor of Business, major in Accounting and Finance, University of Technology Sydney, 2006
(entry qualification: IELTS 7.5)

I believe I would be a great asset to your school because I am a dedicated worker. Working in assurance has exposed me long working hours and stressful deadlines. Although tiring, it drives me achieve better and sharpen my own knowledge and skills.

Besides that, I have good organising skills and this is an advantage to schools who organise trips, sports days or festivals.

Do drop me an email if you need further information about myself. It is my pleasure to make this new working experience for you and I easier.

Warm regards
Michelle Teng