Kenton is a passionate and energetic teacher that has several years of experience with young learners. He believes in creating an immersive, stimulating and fun learning environment with the integration of task-based and e-learning strategies for young learners to thrive. He strongly believes that every student can learn and he makes it his priority to facilitate the learning process by giving children the resources and skills to grow. He possesses a strong work ethic and the ability to maintain a high-level of professionalism while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment for children.
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Classroom TeacherXcl Education Malaysia Aug 2024 - PresentPenang, MalaysiaYear 2 Classroom Teacher covering an enhanced English curriculum - adapting the content to the local needs of students. Catering and adapting for new students from overseas with little to no English.Running CCAs and supporting with leading a TLC group. -
Classroom TeacherSt. Ethelbert'S Catholic Primary School Sep 2023 - Aug 2024Slough, England, United KingdomClassroom Teacher to Year 3 students covering the English National Curriculum. Teaching and planning English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, PSHE, PE, Design and Art. A 2-class intake into the school. Working with other class teachers to plan and prepare lessons, and directing teaching assistants for support.Supported events: Sports Day, Summer Festival.Programmes Covered: Herts for Learning, White Rose Maths, TenTen, LetterJoin, GetSet4PE, Kapow, RWI Phonics.
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Supply TeacherCareer Teachers Nov 2022 - Jun 2023Sheffield, England, United KingdomSupply teaching from reception to Year 6 in a variety of state and academy schools in Sheffield. Longest position held was at Carfield Primary School.The 2022-2023 school year was used a transitionary period in my teaching career to gain experience in English schools to grasp hands-on experience on classroom management, the curriculum and observing different teaching pedagogical approaches. -
Year 2 Homeroom TeacherElchk Lutheran Academy Aug 2021 - Aug 2022Hong Kong SarHomeroom teacher of 25 students in Year 2 working with 3 colleagues under the supervision of the Head of Primary and the Year Head. Within the role, the IB PYP Curriculum is taught and it covers the Unit of Inquiry, Language (English) and Mathematics. Beyond the teaching duties, my functional roles are with the Learning Technologies and Pastoral (Student Wellbeing) functional groups -
Deputy Head Of EnglishSt. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School Sep 2020 - Aug 2021Hong Kong SarSt. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School (SBCPS) is a millennial school that provides a progressive approach towards a student’s primary school education. Students are streamed into high-ability and low-ability English classes. As Deputy Head of English and Key Stage 1 Coordinator, duties focus on managing and developing the English curriculum and supporting English teachers.Main Duties: English Curriculum Development and Coordination, Primary 1 to Primary 4 teacher, Leading Department- and Level-based meetings, Head Native English Teacher managing 3 NETs, Teaching School-based General English, PLP-R/W, DTS and Phonics Programmes, Student Reading Assessment and Student Formative Assessment Preparation. Co-curricular Activities: Drama, School-theme Days, Campus TV and Film, Cooking Workshops, Oversea Study Tours, School Variety Show, English Enrichment Programme, English Remedial Programme.Other Duties: Staff Hiring and Training, Lesson Observations and Teacher Feedback, Student-Teacher Mentorship, School Promotion and Open Days, Reading Promotion, Sports Day, Swimming Gala.
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Native English TeacherSt. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School Sep 2017 - Aug 2020Hong KongTaught 20 to 30 students per class, with 21 class periods per week across Primary Grades 1 to 3. High- and low-ability classes were taught with exposure to students with Special Educational Needs.Main Duties: Taught the Hong Kong Education Board PLP-R/W and DTS Programmes to Primary 1 to 3 Students, Curriculum Integration between Native English Teaching and General English Programmes, Re-developed Phonics, Speaking and Writing Curriculums, Lead Collaborative-lesson Planning, Student Reading Assessment.Co-curricular Activities: Speech Festival Training, Drama Classes, English Day, Reading Day, Campus TV and Film, Cooking Workshops, Oversea Study Tours, School Variety Show.Other Duties: Training and developing department staff, Student-Teacher Mentorship, Sports Day, Swimming Gala.
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Senior Native English Teacher/Head Of DepartmentGlory Learning House Apr 2016 - May 2017Tsuen Wan And Yuen LongThe time spent at Glory Learning House has been interesting and fulfilling. Working with a smaller company and a smaller team has allowed a lot of flexibility in creating a fantastic educational environment for students. Additionally, I have worked with management to create a foundation for future expansion/franchising opportunities. Glory Learning House has allowed me to work with students from different backgrounds, whether they be educational, cultural or ethnical. Main duties include teaching, lesson planning, developing course materials/structures and exam preparation. Other duties include training staff, working with other staff from different departments, interviewing and screening potential employees, and communicating with management on a regular basis. Courses Taught - Cambridge YLE (Starters, Movers, Flyers), and KET - Trinity GESE Grades 1 to 9 - Trinity Communication Skills Grade Initial to Grade 1 - London College of Music Exams Grade 1 to 3 - London College of Music Speech Festival Courses - Letterland Phonics (Elementary to Fix-It Phonics Level 3). - Hong Kong Speech Competition Preparation - Hong Kong Kindergarten and Primary School Interview Preparation - Summer, Winter and other Holiday Workshops. Course DevelopmentI have created lesson plans, handouts, and course structures for the following English courses. - Cambridge YLE (Starters, Movers, Flyers) - Trinity GESE Grades 1 to 6 - Trinity Communication Skills Grade Initial to Grade 1 - London College of Music Exams Grade 1 to 3 - Letterland Phonics (Elementary to Fix-It Phonics Level 3).
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Native English TeacherNavigator Education Group Jul 2012 - Jan 2015Tuen MunTaught 4 to 12 students per class aged between 4 to 13 in a classroom setting. The course focused on improving the English speaking and listening proficiency in a proactive learning environment by encouraging students to constantly take initiative and engage. Prepared students for Trinity GESE Exams from grades 3 to 9, with numerous students receiving distinctions. Other duties included lesson planning, designing hand-outs and providing feedback to parents. Employer: Amos Chan
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Freelance Native English TeacherActive Education Management Limited Sep 2012 - Jun 2014Lok Sin Tong Cheung Yip Mou Ching Kindergarten & Po Leung Kuk Cheung Poon MeiTaught classes to Kindergarten grade 1 - 3 students, ranging from 10 to 18 students per class at Lok Sin Tong Cheung Yip Mou Ching Kindergarten and Po Leung Kuk Cheung Poon Mei Yee Kindergarten. Taught students basic phonics, vocabulary based on various lesson topics, and basic greetings in a fun and engaging way through hand-outs, singing, role-play and educational games. Employer: Jacky Ma
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Freelance Native English TeacherNew Idea Language (Y2K) Center Jan 2014 - Apr 2014Ceces Organized Aetna Preschool, Tin Shui WaiTaught 12-15 Kindergarten Grade 3 students per class at CECES Organized Aetna Preschool. Created a fun but educational playgroup environment for students to actively learn phonics, vocabulary, greetings and conversation techniques. Other duties included lesson planning, designing hand-outs, and providing feedback to the school and parents.
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Freelance Native English TeacherCreative Education Management Ltd. Nov 2013 - Jan 2014Shek Wu Hui Public School, Sheung ShuiTaught an after-school English class between 8 to 12 grade 3 & 4 primary students at Shek Wu Hui Public School (Sheung Shui). Skills taught were basic conversational skills and vocabulary through active conversation, role-play, debates, educational games and quizzes to aid with TSA preparation. As an English subject teacher, I was able to provide a brief exposure to the children unaccustomed to a native English speaking environment. Other duties included providing individual student feedback to the class teacher.
Kenton Mcelhone Skills
Kenton Mcelhone Education Details
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Trinity College LondonDistinction -
Gpa 3.66 -
3.66 Wgpa - Graduated With Credit -
West Island SchoolIb Diploma Awarded: 32 Points
Frequently Asked Questions about Kenton Mcelhone
What company does Kenton Mcelhone work for?
Kenton Mcelhone works for Xcl Education Malaysia
What is Kenton Mcelhone's role at the current company?
Kenton Mcelhone's current role is Year 3 Primary Classroom Teacher.
What schools did Kenton Mcelhone attend?
Kenton Mcelhone attended University Of Sunderland, Trinity College London, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, West Island School.
What skills is Kenton Mcelhone known for?
Kenton Mcelhone has skills like Management, Teamwork, Pastry, Menu Development, Food And Beverage, Powerpoint, English, Knife Skills, Time Management, Mandarin, Restaurants, Food.
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