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Ellison M. Mukono

Ellison M. Mukono

English Teacher
Shanghai,China

Summary

A passionate educator and entrepreneur with a proven ability to inspire and empower students. Coming from a family of teachers, I combine a deep respect for education with my entrepreneurial experience running Hararelife (www.hararelife.com) , where I successfully balanced managing a business and teaching. This journey has shaped my ability to adapt, innovate, and connect with diverse groups of learners.

Pursuing a PGCE certification by July next year, I am eager to immerse myself in international education and contribute to shaping the future of students. Skilled in public speaking, business concepts, and fostering critical thinking, I aim to bring creativity and leadership to any school I join. I am also enthusiastic about creating after-school programs to further enrich student experiences and help schools thrive.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Public Speaking & Debate Coach

ThinkWriteSpeak
Shanghai , China
01.2023 - Current
  • Small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions on debating and public speaking.
  • Prepare students for ESDP & WSDA competitions (sas a judge at the NSDA,now WSDA, in 2015)
  • After school Programs (Public Speaking & Debate) Vanke Bilingual School, Minhang.
  • Coach students with focus on developing independent learning and self-confidence, as this is key in public speaking
  • Every year, I had a student make it in the top 3 of the categories they competed in (EDSP Speech/Debate)
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning, even students with AEN [Advanced Extended Needs]

English Teacher

Shanghai Qibao Foreign Language School
Shanghai, China
09.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs of students in Grades 1–5.
  • Collaborated with the project leader (Global Insight) to develop and enhance the curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
  • Delivered lessons on phonics, public speaking, and global awareness, including topics on other countries and cultures.
  • Organized and facilitated local competitions, including inter-class poster and presentation contest for Grade 3 students.
    inter-class debate contests and speech competitions for Grade 5 students.
  • Taught a diverse range of subjects to students across Grades 1–5, focusing on skill development and critical thinking.

Coach and Judge

ASDAN
Beijing, Shanghai , China
07.2023 - Current
  • Guided students in preparing business pitches for competitive events (ASDEER Business Simulation).
  • Served as a judge for international competitions attended by prestigious schools in China, with additional judges and sponsors from renowned institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Oxford.
  • Collaborated with ASDAN and my organization, Hararelife, to expand the program into Africa, starting with South Africa and Zimbabwe.

English Language Teacher

Elan Education
Shanghai, China
02.2021 - Current
  • English literature and grammar [our students are mostly international school students]
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet students and school standards, as-well as objectives
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Business English Teacher [Part -Time]

Tom's Club (T.C)
Shanghai, China
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Supported students [adults] skill development in alignment with personal , career and academic goals.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Prepared debate and speech classes.

English Teacher

Shanghai Peijia Bilingual School
Shanghai, China
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful for independent learning.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Part-Time English Teacher

Cardiff International Education & Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Shanghai, China
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Discussed approaches to different testing standards and preparation
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve company's expected results.

Education

PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - Education

University of Sunderland
United Kingdom
09.2024 - 07.2025

BBA - Business Administration

Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting & Finance
Shanghai, Pudong
09.2014 - 07.2018

Skills

Writing coursework

Interests

Storytelling

Creative Writing

Debate

Business

Timeline

PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - Education

University of Sunderland
09.2024 - 07.2025

Coach and Judge

ASDAN
07.2023 - Current

Public Speaking & Debate Coach

ThinkWriteSpeak
01.2023 - Current

English Teacher

Shanghai Qibao Foreign Language School
09.2022 - Current

English Language Teacher

Elan Education
02.2021 - Current

Business English Teacher [Part -Time]

Tom's Club (T.C)
10.2019 - 02.2021

English Teacher

Shanghai Peijia Bilingual School
09.2018 - 01.2021

Part-Time English Teacher

Cardiff International Education & Shanghai University of Engineering Science
02.2018 - 12.2018

BBA - Business Administration

Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting & Finance
09.2014 - 07.2018

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