Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords
I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords
I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
Separate resources that can be used as icebreakers, warmers, parts of lessons, and in some cases whole lessons. Developed for Adults.
Business emails - 20 page e-book
The Verb 'To Be' simple present
Future tense diagrams and activities
Homophones
Synonym and Antonym worksheets and activities
Present and past tense irregular verb game
Things in Common Icebreaker
Giving good verbal instructions
Small Talk Presentation - Interactive lesson
This resource contains two CV templates that you can fill in with your own information. The CV's are formatted and have space for you to type in your specific information. There are prompts to help you with this.
They are standard CV's and it will generally be up to personal preference as to which one you will choose to use.
It would be useful to have basic word skills to work with the documents. Delete any information not required by selecting and using the Delete key. Remember a hard page break is Ctrl Enter. Use this instead of just continually using the enter key as this can muck up formatting.
These worksheets are an excellent way to start learners thinking about customer service and the role it plays in the business.
They contain definitions and brainstorming activities as well as written work activities that capture personal experience with thought provoking questions. They lead up to providing good examples to produce roleplays with. Additionally there is a self analysis survey for learners to complete. It is titled 'Customer Service Self analysis for your and your centre' (Daycare)
I have used these resources when teaching early childhood educators, retail staff and other service industries.
The resource includes answers and are available in both pdf and .doc format for editing purposes if required.
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This is a 25 slide engaging PowerPoint presentation that covers the important topic of Active Listening. It includes information on Body Language, Questioning, Paraphrasing, Facial Expressions, and best practice techniques.
Teachers notes are included that contains additional information and answers to questions that are posed to students.
There is a pdf version and a ppt version that can be edited if required.
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This resource contains a 20 slide editable PPT presentation and pdf file suitable for ESOL, ESL and workplace learners. Small Talk is an essential communications skill. The presentation is colourful, to a professional standard and has lots of clip art and activities for learners to engage in. It also has a printout for the teacher that gives directions for activities for each slide that is useful as a Lesson Plan.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the meaning of Small Talk.
The benefits of using it.
Know when it is appropriate to use.
Understand what Small Talk is not.
Be able to engage in Small Talk.
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Kick off the school year with this engaging and comprehensive Back to School Writing Journal designed for middle and high school students! This resource is perfect for helping students reflect on their goals, set new aspirations, and creatively express themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this journal will provide your students with a valuable tool to start the year on a positive and thoughtful note.
What’s Included:
Welcome Page: A motivational introduction to inspire students and set the tone for a reflective school year.
About Me: Prompts to help students introduce themselves and share unique aspects of their personalities.
My Summer: Space for students to reflect on their summer experiences and share their favorite memories.
Goals for the School Year: Structured goal-setting activities for both academic and personal growth.
Academic Reflections: Prompts to help students think about their academic interests and potential challenges.
Personal Reflections: Activities to reflect on past challenges and the qualities they value in friendships.
Hopes and Dreams: Space for students to dream big about their future and how the school year can help them get there.
Getting to Know My Teachers: Prompts to encourage positive relationships with teachers.
School and Community Involvement: Planning for extracurricular activities and community engagement.
Inspirational Quotes: A section for students to find and reflect on motivational quotes.
Final Thoughts: A place for students to reflect on their excitement and nervousness about the new school year.
Additional Pages: Blank pages for doodles, drawings, and a gratitude journal section for weekly reflections.
Teacher Instructions:
Included with the journal is a detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to implement the journal in your classroom. The instructions provide a structured approach to help students get the most out of their journaling experience, including guided activities, discussion prompts, and reflection exercises.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Engaging and Reflective: Encourages students to think deeply about their goals and experiences.
Creative Expression: Provides space for students to express themselves through writing and drawing.
Personal Growth: Supports students in setting and achieving their academic and personal goals.
Community Building: Fosters a sense of community and shared experiences among students.
Easy to Implement: Comes with comprehensive teacher instructions to guide you through each activity.
This Back to School Writing Journal is the perfect resource to help your students start the school year with intention and enthusiasm. It’s more than just a journal—it’s a tool for growth, creativity, and connection.
Running a successful meeting is an essential business skill. Much time can be wasted in unproductive meetings. This PowerPoint presentation will take you through all the steps from creating an agenda to running the meeting, to summarizing. It is an interactive presentation that includes teachers notes for additional information and ideas to use with learners / students.
It also includes worksheets, processes and templates for learners / students to use throughout the lesson.
The files are editable and are provided in both pdf, power-point and word format.
Learning Objectives:
To save an organization time and money by running meetings efficiently.
To understand the importance of planning a meeting.
To be able to create and use documentation associated with running a meeting
The files are editable and are provided in both pdf, powerpoint and word format.
Do your students need to work as a team or group to meet an objective? Learning to work as a team is an important life skill that your students need to master for in the workplace and classroom. Working in groups and collaborating on problems and projects is all part of cooperative learning.
This packet contains a professional PowerPoint presentation that should be viewed before teams take on a project of any sort or size. It comes with a revisions worksheet (with answers provided), and Teacher Notes (that can be used as a lesson plan).
It is presented in word, pdf and ppt format and is fully editable.
The following topics are covered:
Qualities of an effective Team Member
Skills required to work in a Team
Making Decisions as a Team
Defining Objectives using Smart Goals
Roles and Responsibilities
Expected Behaviours and Attitudes
Bruce Tuckman Model for Team Collaboration
Revision exercise - worksheet with answers
Team Challenge
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This 46 slide presentation is a complete lesson that shows learners how to conduct themselves, prepare for and complete a job interview. It addresses questions that will arise during an interview and suggested responses. It is interactive in that there are tasks for learners to complete in pairs and groups. The lesson concludes with mock interview practice by participants.
It is provided in a ppt editable version and a pdf.
Topics Covered:
Sharing Experiences
Types of Interviews
Stages of an effective interview
The PAR technique
Body Language
Three most feared Questions
Practice a Mock Interview
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This bundle has some great activities for introducing customer service skills to learners. It includes:
- 30 Slide Customer Service Powerpoint
- Customer Service Skills Worksheets and Activities
- Telephone etiquette Roleplay cards with message template
- Complaint resolution using the TACTICS method
Files have been provided in both pdf and editable versions.
This resource has been developed as a practice Exercise for learners who have been introduced to Pivot Tables in Excel.
It is a practical task that can be undertaken in teams, pairs or individually. It includes a set of data that needs to be analysed. Learners are required to brainstorm questions that a Sales Manager would need to know about the transactional data. They then create pivot tables based on the questions.
There is a second spreadsheet that contains 8 sample questions and pivot tables that relate to the questions.
This activity has been well received in my classroom of adult learners. They become very engaged in the process and develop a better understanding of the use of pivot tables.
This activity is for learners to get to know more about each other. It can be used as a warmer or ice breaker at the beginning of a lesson.
Hand out the worksheet and have students work in pairs to fill it in. They need to talk to other people in the class to find out anything that they may have in common.
Works well for a speaking activity. Is a lot of fun!
This 15 slide powerpoint training presentation shows learners show to summarise text. This is an essential skill that takes practice to master. The resource also contains worksheets that complement the presentation.
Files are available in pdf and ppt editable format.
Presentation Content:
What does summarising mean?
Strategies to use when summarising – Nutshell method
What Not to Summarise
Task 1 – Write a summary about yourself
Task 2 – Summarise a passage – example answer provided
Task 3 – Group Activity – summarise an article
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This resource is an interactive PowerPoint presentation (30 slides) that focuses on Customer Service Skills in the workplace. It is a ready to teach package. Also included is a teachers / facilitators document with notes next to slides that has answers and suggested activities while working through the presentation. It is provided in both pdf , ppt, and word format for editing if required.
The lesson contains the following topics:
Customer Service Definition
Poor vs Exceptional Service
Why Exceptional Service is Important
Practical Tips to Provide an Exceptional Customer Service Experience
Scenario based role play activities – good and bad examples from You tube clips
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Are you searching for a comprehensive and engaging resource to teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative decision-making to your high school students? This professionally crafted Six Thinking Hats PowerPoint Presentation is a must-have addition to your classroom toolkit.
Key Features:
**Interactive Learning: **This PowerPoint presentation is designed to actively engage your students in exploring Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats method. From thought-provoking discussions to real-world problem-solving scenarios, your classroom will be abuzz with creativity and structured thinking.
Diverse Thinking Styles: We cover each thinking hat – White, Red, Black, Yellow, Green, and Blue – with clear explanations and practical examples, to help students grasp the power of different thinking styles.
Preparation for Future Success: Equip your students with a skill set that extends beyond the classroom. The Six Thinking Hats are highly regarded in business, science, and other professional fields. Your students will graduate with a valuable problem-solving tool in their arsenal.
Teacher’s Notes Included: You’ll receive teacher’s notes with each slide (in the notes area), providing tips, activity suggestions, and answers to questions, making it easy to guide your class effectively.
Ready to Use: No need to spend hours creating materials. Simply download, customize to suit your classroom style if desired, and start teaching!
Flexible and Versatile: Whether you teach history, science, English, or any other subject, the Six Thinking Hats can be applied across disciplines, making it an adaptable resource for teachers of various subjects.
Engage and Empower: Empower your students to think critically, work collaboratively, and make informed decisions, setting them up for success in academics and beyond.
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From Beginners to Advanced Word processing Training Manuals, worksheets and activities. Suitable for teachers, corporates and students. Fully editable in both word and pdf format.
Email is the most common form of communication in the workplace and it is important to get it right. The Resource contains an e-book that contains six critical steps to ensuring your email is delivered to the recipient in a professional manner. Common mistakes have been addressed for those that have English as a Second Language and there are some practical exercises to be completed around grammar within. The answers are also supplied.
The second resource is a PowerPoint presentation that is useful for leadership coaching. It is interactive, and in the notes page of the presentation there are examples of activities for the learners to participate in as you work your way through the presentation.
The average office worker receives around 80 emails each day. With that volume of mail, individual messages can easily get overlooked. Follow these simple rules to get your emails noticed and acted upon.
Don't overcommunicate by email.
Make good use of subject lines.
Keep messages clear and brief.
Be polite.
Check your tone.
Proofread.
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This resource is a powerpoint presentation that shows how to add and subtract time using simple maths rules. It has an example of an easy and more challenging task.
I use this in the workplace with groups of learners when practicing filling out timesheets. They can follow the examples given with answers and then create their own examples to test each other on.
This is a small collection of Christmas Photos (15) that can be used within your products, as Xmas cards, for backgrounds or for any other use you can think of.
These photos are royalty free and may be used for personal and commercial use. They may not be resold in their current state. I do not require attribution.