Curriculum Vitae

Michael Hobbs

English Tutor — Teacher | Business English | Voice Work

Profile

I was born in Canada, and have lived and worked in England, and have traveled the world. I love living here in Vietnam and learning the language and the culture. I have lived here for over 2 years, and have my work permit. I'm passionate about helping students learn the basics needed to have a conversation comfortably in English.

+ 0359347864
MrMichaelHobbs@gmail.com
Lakeview City, District 2

Work Experience

Galaxy and GEMS English — Saigon, Vietnam
2022 – Present
English Teacher - Tutor
  • Teaching IELTS in public high schools.
  • Teaching speaking and listening skills to students aged 6-20 in the evenings and on weekends.
  • Learn how to teach mindset IELTS to grade 10 and 11 students.
  • Private classes on the side teaching basic English skills and business English.
  • Focusing on primary and secondary public school. Taught the standard lessons provided by the school. Helping the students with their listening and speaking skills as much as possible, while still following the assigned lesson plans.
Homestay Vietnam — Hanoi, Vietnam
2019 – 2020
English Teacher
  • Assisted in the interview process of students to access their level, and sell the program to them.
  • Worked with all ages from University to 60 years old student to help students become more comfortable with conversing with foreigners.
  • Also did cover classes for public school focusing on primary and secondary school.
Protect Line — Blue Circle Insurance: Canada & England
2012 – 2018
General & Life Insurance Sales
  • Protect Line Insurance - Bournemouth, England
  • Responsible for looking after and growing a book of business throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland.
  • Had the role of achieving the branch's set targets, in a high-intensity high-performance environment.
  • Responsible for managing a book of clients, ensuring they received the needed product that matched their needs. Upselling and growing the business. Had to consistently hit sales targets and ensure the success of the business.

Qualifications

120 Hour TESOL
World Tesol Academy
Highschool Diploma
Queen Elizabeth Highschool — 2022
Life / General Insurance
Life Business College — 2012-2013
Business English
Communication & Networking
C2 Proficiency English Certificate
2024

Skills & Languages

English — C2 Proficiency
Vietnamese — A little
Strong Presentation Skills
Punctual & Reliable

Voice Work

Wordplay English
2023 – Present

Worked with a professional recording team to record an audio program for pronunciation.

Private classes — Natural English Training
Present

Provide private classes for students providing communication classes. Focused on the fundamentals of speaking English naturally, with a focus on pronunciation.

References

Anna Tran
GEMS English / Manager
Janet Nguyen
Galaxy English / Manager