English tutor CV example

Adding contact details to your English tutor CV

Contact details sound simple, but you’d be shocked at how many people forget to include them. Place them at the top of your English tutor CV and ensure all information is up to date. List:

• First name and surname – there’s no need for middle names
• Address
• Email address – something professional
• Phone number – the best one to reach you on

Example of contact section for an English tutor CV

Start your English tutor CV with a personal statement

If you want to make an excellent first impression, pay attention to your personal statement. This short, snappy paragraph summarises your best bits to give employers a well-rounded view of your capabilities. Here are a few things you could talk about:

• Years of tutoring experience
• Technical and transferable skills
• Personal qualities that make you stand out
• Relevant qualifications
• Specialisms
• Career goals

This might seem like a lot of information, especially as your personal statement should only be three to four sentences long! That’s why every word counts – remove the fluff and home in on your most indispensable qualities. Separate your statement into:

• First sentence – years of experience, specialisms, and career focus.
• Second sentence – what you can achieve, substantiated with figures
• Third and fourth sentences – skills and personal traits that set you apart from the competition

Remember, this isn’t about self-promotion. Everything you write should be tailored to the employer and how you can meet their needs. For example, don’t just say you’re “goal-oriented” – prove it with tangible results and explain how this quality will benefit the company.

Example of personal statement for an English tutor CV

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Tackling work experience on a CV for an English tutor

The work experience section is one of the most exciting parts of your English tutor CV and a fantastic opportunity to prove your worth. Employers will look carefully at your previous roles to assess your suitability, deciphering your strengths and weaknesses – via the skills you mention and leave out.

Remember, they may also use your CV to work out how long you’re likely to stay with a company, based on previous start and finish dates, and get in idea of whether you consistently surpass expectations, through step-ups and promotions

The structure is straightforward. Starting from your current or most recent position, list:

• Company name
• Job title
• Employment dates
• Duties – three to six for each role

As for the content, swap the mundane for the captivating! The best English tutor CVs convey enthusiasm by:

• Using positive adjectives – like “devoted” and “empathetic”
• Leading with action verbs – such as “maximised” and generated”
• Keeping it concise – shorter sentences are easier to read
• Being specific – this stops you from sounding robotic
• Qualifying claims with evidence

Example of work experience for an English tutor CV

Great skills to add on your English tutor CV

Employers only spend a few seconds scanning your CV before deciding whether to give you a shot. As such, it’s paramount to promote your CV skills in the best light. Many people place this section below the personal statement to quickly establish their suitability.

We suggest blending hard and soft skills to give hiring managers a holistic view of your capabilities. Hard skills are technical and specific, like curriculum planning, marking homework assignments, and mentoring foreign language students. Soft skills are transferable, such as leadership qualities that inspire others and confidence under pressure.

For this section, make sure to reiterate your skills in the work experience section – give real-world examples of how you use your skills, and be prepared to expand on this if you reach the interview stage. Re-read the job specification too. While you shouldn’t copy the phrases used, it’s a helpful exercise to guide the writing process

Finally, balance hard and soft skills equally – include up to 12 skills and try to cover as many areas of expertise as possible. If you’re stuck for ideas, check out the following lists:

Outlining education on an English tutor CV

Although work experience is essential, employers often prefer degree-educated candidates. Consequently, a detailed education section promises to propel you ahead of the competition. Highlight your academic background alongside key achievements from other awarding bodies or training institutions.

There are many paths to becoming an English tutor, and each one requires slightly different qualifications. Most roles require a Bachelor’s degree in an English-related subject. However, this isn’t necessary if you’re working outside a traditional setting – for instance, on an ad hoc basis in someone’s home. At the very least, you’ll need two to three A Levels at A* – C.

If you want to teach English abroad or in the UK as a second language, you must take a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course on top of your studies. There are many training providers across the country, the most popular being Cambridge CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL. A full-time programme usually lasts around four weeks.

The easiest way to format this section is as follows:

• Name of school, college, university, or other awarding body
• Study dates
• Qualification level – e.g. A Level or Bachelor’s degree
• Subject title – not required for GCSEs

Example of work experience for an English tutor CV