Fiona MacIntyre
Senior ESL Teacher and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Coordinator
Calton International Language Academy
Dear Hiring Committee,
I am writing to express my interest in the ESL Teacher position at Calton International Language Academy. Having followed your institution's dedication to high-quality communicative language teaching and student academic progression, I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my instructional experience and curriculum benchmarking background to your teaching team.
In my current position as Senior ESL Teacher and EAP Lead at Lothian International Language College, I direct the curriculum development and academic delivery for pre-sessional pathways supporting cohorts of 120 international university applicants annually. In this capacity, I design modular ten-week courses mapped to CEFR C1 competencies and Scottish Higher Education standards, while using standardized formative diagnostic assessments to guide instruction. These measures have supported an 88% pass rate on entry exams to postgraduate degree programs. Additionally, my ongoing mentorship of newly qualified instructors through observations and pedagogical workshops has reinforced my commitment to consistent academic quality across course cohorts.
Previously, as an ESL Instructor and Cambridge Exam Specialist at Pentland Academy of Languages, I delivered intensive Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced preparation courses for multinational adult groups. By incorporating task-based speech activities and authentic audio-visual media, I supported adult learners in building oral fluency and examination readiness. I also authored supplementary grammar and vocabulary workbooks that were adopted school-wide across intermediate-level general English classes, drawing directly on my DELTA qualification and Applied Linguistics training to structure accessible learning materials.
Calton International Language Academy's focus on communicative methodology and student achievement closely aligns with my professional background. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my teaching and course design experience can support your learners' educational objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Fiona MacIntyre