Emma Thompson
About Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson is an ESL English Teacher with extensive experience in both face-to-face and online instruction. She has worked in various roles related to education and volunteer management across multiple countries, including Italy, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.
Work at Cambly
Emma Thompson has been employed at Cambly Inc. as an ESL English Teacher since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing English language instruction to students from various cultural backgrounds. Her experience in online teaching allows her to connect with a global audience, enhancing the learning experience for her students.
Previous Teaching Experience
Prior to her current position, Emma Thompson worked as an English Teacher at several institutions. She taught at International House in Milan, Italy, for four months in 2008, and at the London School of English in Daegu, Korea, for one year from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she served as a Native English Teacher at iTutorGroup from 2018 to 2020, where she further developed her online teaching skills.
Education and Expertise
Emma Thompson holds a BSc in Applied Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University, which she completed from 1999 to 2002. She also achieved a CELTA certification in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language from Randolph School of English in 2007. Furthermore, she obtained a certification in Volunteer Administration from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration, enhancing her knowledge in volunteer management.
Volunteer Management Experience
Emma Thompson has extensive experience in volunteer management. She worked as a Volunteer Manager at Bristol 2015 Ltd from 2014 to 2016 and at the British Horse Society from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as the National Volunteer Manager for The Air Ambulance Service in 2018. Her roles involved overseeing volunteer programs and ensuring effective volunteer engagement.
Background and Early Career
Emma Thompson began her career in customer service and administration, working as a Sales Associate at Starboard Cruise Services from 2004 to 2006 and as an HR Administrator at Aon Hewitt from 2006 to 2007. She also gained experience in customer service at WESTMARC in 2006. This diverse background has contributed to her skills in communication and organizational management.