Lisa Marks
British / American Dual National | lisamarks@live.com | United Kingdom
Professional Profile
CELTA-qualified English teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language
in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and online. Experienced in preparing students for Cambridge and
IELTS examinations and the delivery of engaging lessons to multicultural learners. A strong communicator with
a background in journalism and academic writing support, bringing excellent language awareness and
student-centred teaching to the classroom.
I believe language learning should be communicative, student-centred, and supportive, helping learners
build both confidence and real-world fluency in English.
Key Teaching Skills
• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
• IELTS & Cambridge Exam Preparation
• Classroom Management
• Lesson Planning & Differentiated Instruction
• Student Assessment & Feedback
• Academic Writing Support
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Online & Blended Learning
Teaching Experience
Online English / IELTS Teacher – British Council (2019 – Present)
• Deliver online IELTS preparation lessons to international learners.
• Provide targeted feedback to improve speaking, grammar, and exam performance.
• Adapt lessons to different proficiency levels in a virtual classroom environment in large groups.
SEN Teaching Assistant – Reed Education (UK Schools) (2025 – Present)
• Support classroom teachers in delivering lessons and managing student learning.
• Provide individual support to pupils to improve engagement and comprehension.
• Assist with classroom organisation and maintaining a positive learning environment.
English Teacher (Online) – Cambly (2019 – Present)
• Deliver conversational English lessons to adult learners worldwide.
• Build long-term student relationships through personalised feedback and guidance.
• Support learners in improving fluency, confidence, and pronunciation, specialising in IELTS
preparation.
English Teacher – ES Dubai, Dubai, UAE (2021 – 2023)
• Delivered English language lessons to international students in a multicultural classroom
environment.
• Planned engaging lessons using communicative teaching methods to develop speaking, grammar,
and fluency.
• Supported learners preparing for Cambridge and IELTS examinations.
English Teacher – Can Cooper School, Spain (2017 – 2020)
• Prepared students for Cambridge English examinations including KET, PET, FCE, and CAE.
• Planned structured lessons aligned with exam requirements.
• Helped learners develop confidence in speaking, reading, and writing skills.
English Teacher – Four Seasons Resort – Maldives (2014 – 2017)
• Delivered English language training to international hospitality staff to prepare them for work.
English Teacher – International House London (2004 – 2014)
• Taught English to adult learners from diverse international backgrounds.
• Planned communicative lessons designed to improve fluency and accuracy.
• Managed classroom dynamics to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
Curriculum & Content Development
ESL Content Creator – Techbooq | Instrucko | Novakid | Studiosity (2019 – Present)
• Create English grammar lessons and educational content for online learning platforms.
• Proofread and edit curriculum materials for clarity and accuracy.
• Contributed to a story-based ESL curriculum for Novakid used by international learners.
Additional Professional Experience
Scriptwriter – Pocket FM (2024)
• Wrote scripted drama episodes for a high-volume audio series with millions of downloads.
Feature Writer – Bella Magazine (2000 – 2014)
• Wrote feature articles for one of Britain’s best-known weekly magazines.
Journalist – The Gazette Series (1995 – 2000)
• Reported on local stories and conducted interviews for print and broadcast media.
Education & Qualifications
• DELTA – Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (In Progress), Cambridge
Assessment English
• CELTA – Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, University of Cambridge | Oxford
House College, London
• BA (Hons) English & Media Studies – 2:1, De Montfort University
• NCTJ Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
• Postgraduate Diploma – Novel Writing & Longer Works, City University London
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