SAM KILLORN

International Educator & Business English Specialist

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An experienced International Educator with over 4 years of teaching across Vietnam and Australia, specializing in Cambridge Curricula and adult Business English. Currently a Master of Business candidate, I possess a unique ability to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world corporate practice. I am seeking a teaching engagement in Kuala Lumpur for early 2026, aiming to leverage deep Asia-literacy, intercultural communication skills, and a background in high-stakes logistics to deliver premium educational experiences.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Pedagogical Expertise: ESL/ELICOS Instruction, Cambridge Curriculum (Movers to Pre-IELTS), Lesson Planning, Student Assessment, and Large-Format Classroom Management (60+ students).
• Subject Matter Expertise: Business English, Supply Chain concepts for ESP (English for Specific Purposes), Essay Writing, and Conversational Fluency.
• Intercultural Communication: Proven fluency in navigating international teams and Asia-Pacific educational environments.
• Ed-Tech & Data: Leveraging data analytics (PowerBI) to track student progression and utilizing digital tools for hybrid learning.

TEACHING ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

ELICOS Teacher | ILSC Education, Brisbane August 2023 – December 2023

• Delivered intensive English programs to adult learners in a high-performance ELICOS environment.
• Student Success: Achieved a 75% student progression rate to higher proficiency levels per term through targeted feedback and personalized learning plans.
• Curriculum Specialization: Designed and delivered elective modules in Business English, focusing on corporate vocabulary, email etiquette, and presentation skills suited for professional learners.
• Engagement: Facilitated dynamic conversational fluency workshops and essay writing clinics, catering to diverse international student cohorts.
• Cambridge ESL Teacher | Oxbridge Academy, Hanoi February 2022 – May 2023 Led Cambridge English programs (Grades 4-8) at prestigious partner institutions including Ban Mai and Cau Giay schools.
• Curriculum Delivery: Executed rigorous Cambridge syllabi, ensuring students met international standards for reading, writing, and speaking.
• Hybrid Teaching: Seamlessly transitioned between in-person and online delivery methods, maintaining high student engagement during fluctuating public health regulations.
• Cultural Adaptation: Collaborated with local teaching assistants and international management to deliver culturally sensitive, impactful lessons.

ESL Teacher | Binh Minh ; YOLA Education, Hanoi 2019 – 2022

• Managed large-scale public school operations and private center classes.
• Classroom Management: Successfully managed large-scale public school classrooms of up to 60 students, utilizing distinct behavioral management strategies to ensure foundational skill-building.
• Differentiation: Tailored Cambridge curricula (Movers to Pre-IELTS) to meet individual learner needs, effectively overcoming resource constraints in disadvantaged school settings
•  ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

ELICOS Teacher | ILSC Education, Brisbane August 2023 – December 2023

• Delivered intensive English programs to adult learners in a high-performance ELICOS environment.
• Student Success: Achieved a 75% student progression rate to higher proficiency levels per term through targeted feedback and personalized learning plans.
• Curriculum Specialization: Designed and delivered elective modules in Business English, focusing on corporate vocabulary, email etiquette, and presentation skills suited for professional learners.
• Engagement: Facilitated dynamic conversational fluency workshops and essay writing clinics, catering to diverse international student cohorts.
• Cambridge ESL Teacher | Oxbridge Academy, Hanoi February 2022 – May 2023 Led Cambridge English programs (Grades 4-8) at prestigious partner institutions including Ban Mai and Cau Giay schools.
• Curriculum Delivery: Executed rigorous Cambridge syllabi, ensuring students met international standards for reading, writing, and speaking.
• Hybrid Teaching: Seamlessly transitioned between in-person and online delivery methods, maintaining high student engagement during fluctuating public health regulations.
• Cultural Adaptation: Collaborated with local teaching assistants and international management to deliver culturally sensitive, impactful lessons.
• ESL Teacher | Binh Minh & YOLA Education, Hanoi 2019 – 2022 Managed large-scale public school operations and private center classes.
• Classroom Management: Successfully managed large-scale public school classrooms of up to 60 students, utilizing distinct behavioral management strategies to ensure foundational skill-building.
• Differentiation: Tailored Cambridge curricula (Movers to Pre-IELTS) to meet individual learner needs, effectively overcoming resource constraints in disadvantaged school settings.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Educational Tech: Zoom/Teams Education, LMS platforms, Interactive Whiteboard tools.
• Business Tech: PowerBI (Intermediate), Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), Blockchain concepts.

TEACHING ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE ELICOS Teacher | ILSC Education, Brisbane August 2023 – December 2023 Delivered intensive English programs to adult learners in a high-performance ELICOS environment. Student Success: Achieved a 75% student progression rate to higher proficiency levels per term through targeted feedback and personalized learning plans. Curriculum Specialization: Designed and delivered elective modules in Business English, focusing on corporate vocabulary, email etiquette, and presentation skills suited for professional learners. Engagement: Facilitated dynamic conversational fluency workshops and essay writing clinics, catering to diverse international student cohorts. Cambridge ESL Teacher | Oxbridge Academy, Hanoi February 2022 – May 2023 Led Cambridge English programs (Grades 4-8) at prestigious partner institutions including Ban Mai and Cau Giay schools. Curriculum Delivery: Executed rigorous Cambridge syllabi, ensuring students met international standards for reading, writing, and speaking. Hybrid Teaching: Seamlessly transitioned between in-person and online delivery methods, maintaining high student engagement during fluctuating public health regulations. Cultural Adaptation: Collaborated with local teaching assistants and international management to deliver culturally sensitive, impactful lessons. ESL Teacher | Binh Minh & YOLA Education, Hanoi 2019 – 2022 Managed large-scale public school operations and private center classes. Classroom Management: Successfully managed large-scale public school classrooms of up to 60 students, utilizing distinct behavioral management strategies to ensure foundational skill-building. Differentiation: Tailored Cambridge curricula (Movers to Pre-IELTS) to meet individual learner needs, effectively overcoming resource constraints in disadvantaged school settings. TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE ELICOS Teacher | ILSC Education, Brisbane August 2023 – December 2023 Delivered intensive English programs to adult learners in a high-performance ELICOS environment. Student Success: Achieved a 75% student progression rate to higher proficiency levels per term through targeted feedback and personalized learning plans. Curriculum Specialization: Designed and delivered elective modules in Business English, focusing on corporate vocabulary, email etiquette, and presentation skills suited for professional learners. Engagement: Facilitated dynamic conversational fluency workshops and essay writing clinics, catering to diverse international student cohorts. Cambridge ESL Teacher | Oxbridge Academy, Hanoi February 2022 – May 2023 Led Cambridge English programs (Grades 4-8) at prestigious partner institutions including Ban Mai and Cau Giay schools. Curriculum Delivery: Executed rigorous Cambridge syllabi, ensuring students met international standards for reading, writing, and speaking. Hybrid Teaching: Seamlessly transitioned between in-person and online delivery methods, maintaining high student engagement during fluctuating public health regulations. Cultural Adaptation: Collaborated with local teaching assistants and international management to deliver culturally sensitive, impactful lessons. ESL Teacher | Binh Minh & YOLA Education, Hanoi 2019 – 2022 Managed large-scale public school operations and private center classes. Classroom Management: Successfully managed large-scale public school classrooms of up to 60 students, utilizing distinct behavioral management strategies to ensure foundational skill-building. Differentiation: Tailored Cambridge curricula (Movers to Pre-IELTS) to meet individual learner needs, effectively overcoming resource constraints in disadvantaged school settings.

EDUCATION Master of Business (Supply Chain & Information Systems) Griffith University | Current Relevance to Teaching: Major research includes a 7,000-word analysis of logistics optimization and PowerBI solution design. This academic rigor supports the ability to teach Academic Writing and Advanced Business English. Bachelor of International Business & Bachelor of Government Griffith University | 2019

I would be flexible depending on the student's needs. Mostly my teaching style is hybrid, but I also like the Delegator and Demonstrator styles due to their conveniences. For language improvement the key to improve is trough communication and situation. Giving lessons is a new challenge for me. I used to teach to teach English to elementary students/ What I like about teaching is to support peoples to reach their languague goals. I believe the interaction through the exchange can be very enriching on both sides.