Delia Bothăzan
Sibiu, Romania.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Delia is a Cambridge English Teacher in Romania, working at a private language centre. She teaches groups of
adults and children in order to prepare them for Cambridge and IELTS exams.
Delia has worked as a Primary Teacher at Leuchars Primary School, Scotland. She is a committed, inspiring and
dynamic teacher with experience in primary teaching (5-12 years old). She taught in Scotland for a year and a half,
as part of her Postgraduate Degree -) and of her Probationer Period (August 2016- present). Delia is
very passionate about making a significant difference to young children’s lives, and therefore she has attended
numerous continuous professional development courses (CPDs), some of which include but are not limited to:
behaviour management strategies, promoting growth mindset, Andy Vass- classroom management, and
administration of emergency medicine (allergy and anaphylaxis).
Delia’s unbridled passion for teaching coupled with her talent to design creative and engaging lessons have guided
her towards researching and practicing within a different education system, as well as earning an Initial Teacher
Registration status in the UK.
Delia’s initial educational studies in Romania (psycho pedagogical module), and her 4 years’ experience as a private
English tutor served as the intellectual basis on which she has built a good experience and excellent knowledge of
how to promote the academic knowledge and social development of every student, as well as to capture every
pupil’s imagination and foster success.
Delia is a goal-driven professional educator, seeking every opportunity for professional development. Therefore,
she has also earned a TEFL certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in April, 2015, which has
significantly added to her experience as an English Teacher. Delia is fluent in English, French and Romanian.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Creative Lesson Planning – Talented in designing and delivering hands-on, engaging lessons. Skilled in
using a variety of teaching styles so as to foster the social and academic development of every pupil.
Inclusive Practitioner – A versatile teacher, able to accommodate to a wide range of learning and social
needs. This includes children who struggle academically, or pupils with learning disabilities such as:
ADHD, dyslexia, EAL pupils, and children with Autistic Spectrum disorder. All students from my class
are treated with respect, are being provided with equal learning opportunities and are supported to feel
confident within the class.
Learning environment – Able to create a nurturing and vibrant learning environment, where children
feel safe and challenged to progress academically.
Assessment – Capable to identify and address students’ individual learning needs by using formal and
informal assessments, which allow me to guide instruction.
Interpersonal and communication skills – Aptitude to foster meaningful relationships with the pupils,
staff and parents. By learning about their interests, I can successfully recognize changes in mood and
address them, to ensure that pupils are fully focused on learning
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Collaborative skills – Can work closely with other members of the staff and engage in learning
conversations, which allows me to learn from the experience of other professionals. Able to participate in
collaborative teaching in order to provide students with the best learning experience.
Committed to the profession - Quickly adapting to various teaching strategies, performing research and
attempting CPD sessions, to ensure up to date knowledge and improve the quality of the education I
provide.
Maintain a professional appearance - Able to maintain a proper dress code and professional
behaviour in order that I serve as a role model to students.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ProLanguage – Sibiu, Romania
February 2016 – Present
English Teacher
I have pursued my passion for teaching English by joining the team at a private language center in Sibiu.
I currently work on a full-time basis, and I am responsible for teaching English to groups of adults and children
alike. Furthermore, I also prepare students for Cambridge and IELTS exams.
Leuchars Primary School – Leuchars, Scotland
August 2016 – December 2016
Trainee Teacher
Having completed the Initial Teacher Education at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, I was provided with
the opportunity of teaching at Leuchars Primary School. I taught a class of 33 Primary 6 students (aged 10-11),
on a full-time basis.
Leuchars Primary School is a very high achieving school, which provides children with excellent academic
support. Most of the children come from service families, as Leuchars is a military base. Some of these children
require further emotional and social support, as they find it hard to adapt to the transition.
Due to family circumstances, I have decided to return home as of December 2016.
Examples of responsibilities:
• Planning and delivering well-structured lessons that provide the children with the knowledge, skills and
attributes they will require to flourish in life.
• Organising activities for children with additional support for learning needs, to be used by Pupil Support
staff (Using “Kitbag” – resource to support emotional resilience and mindfulness; Spelling strategies such
as “Prompt Spelling” for children with dyslexia; “The Hornet Literacy Primer”).
• Creating a communicative atmosphere in the classroom, which is conductive to learning.
• Delivering the curriculum effectively, while maintaining the high standards of the school.
• Building up good relationships with the students, so that they feel supported (particularly the children
form service families).
• Attending professional development courses which provide training for promoting Growth Mindset and
Mindfulness in the Classroom.
• Feedback to parents in order to motivate them to be involved in the academic and social growth of the
children.
Glashieburn Primary School – Aberdeen, Scotland
March 2016 – May 2016
Student Teacher – 9 weeks training
As part of my Initial Teacher Education, I taught a class of Primary 1 pupils (ages 5-6).
I was assigned a tutor within the school who observed several lessons and provided feedback. Having met the
requirements of the school, a University professor monitored one lesson to verify whether I have met the
requirements for Provisional Registration. My observation was successful.
I was responsible for teaching all curricular areas and communicating with the parents.
Forehill Primary School – Aberdeen, Scotland
October 2015 – January 2016
Student Teacher – 10 weeks training
School experience at the start of the Professional Diploma in Education. I worked with a class of Primary 7
pupils (ages 11-12). During my first two weeks, I observed lessons being taught in Nursery (ages 3-4), as well as
in the Primary 7 class. I built up a portfolio of observed lessons and focus point, which was then assessed by a
mentor. Having proved my abilities as a reflective practitioner, I was then assigned to teach the entire class for a
period of two months.
Private English Tutor- Sibiu, Romania
September 2009- July 2015
Starting 10th grade of high school, and throughout my undergraduate degree, I have worked as a private English
tutor for children aged 8-16.
I have always had a passion for teaching English and working with children, and therefore I decided to use my
high school and undergraduate years to develop my experience as a teacher.
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN, Aberdeen, Scotland
PGDE (Professional Graduate Diploma in Education- Primary Teaching (August 2015- June 2016)
• “Using Mindfulness to Enhance Learning in the Classroom” – Thesis
LUCIAN BLAGA UNIVERSITY, Sibiu, Romania
MA Translations Studies- Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting. French Language.
(August 2015- Present)
LUCIAN BLAGA UNIVERSITY, Sibiu, Romania
BA of Arts- Literature and Language. English and French. (October 2012- July 2015).
• “Teaching English through Drama” - Thesis
GHEORGE LAZĂR NATIONAL COLLEGE, Sibiu, Romania
Philology (September 2008- June 2012)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS
TEFL certificate – Teaching English as a Foreign Language – TEFL Org UK.
IELTS certificate – International English Language Testing System – British Council.
DELF certificate B2 – Diplôme d'études en langue française – Institut Français de Roumanie.
Anaphylaxis First Aid Training Course – Fife Council, Scotland.
Introduction to Mindfulness in the Classroom Course – Aberdeen University.
Psycho-pedagogical module 1 – Department for Teacher Training – Lucian Blaga University, Sibiu.
Other:
Driving licence – B category
TECHNOLOGY, LANGUAGES, VOLUNTEER AND INTERESTS
Languages: English, French and Romanian.
Technology: Advanced Computing Skills: Excel, PPT, Word
Volunteer: English Teacher – Orlat Orphanage, “Red Cross” Romania, English Translator and Writer at “Black
Cat” Campaign, FITS SIBIU (International Theatre Festival, Sibiu).
Interests: Mindfulness, hiking, foreign languages, reading, education, meeting new people, travelling.
