Claire Low

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ESOL Teacher & Trainer, Project Manager @ Govan Community Project
glasgow, glasgow city, united kingdom
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Claire Low

I am a well-qualified (DipTESOL, PGCE, CELTA, SQA Assessor/Verifier) English language teacher, teacher trainer and Academic/Project Manager with experience across 10 countries over 15 years, most recently delivering online and face-to-face SQA-accredited classes for Clyde College and Govanhill Community Development Trust. I seek to create student-centred and locally suited courses and believe positive, inclusive and respectful relationships with all partners are essential to sustainable success. I am a reliable team player with excellent organisational skills, learned through high-level work with British Council corporate contracts alongside grassroots projects, most recently with refugees in Greece. I am looking to join a progressive and dynamic team to support students and teachers in developing their academic excellence and professionalism.Core Skills: .extensive experience in developing student-centred courses: General (A0-C2) Academic, Exam Preparation (IELTS, FCE, CAE, SQA), Business and Tourism.proven track record of creating effective and locally suited schemes of work and formative & summative assessments with constructive feedback.ability to nurture positive and respectful intercultural relationships at all organisational levels .thorough knowledge of learning tools and digital resources e.g. Zoom, MSTeams, Canvas, Moodle, Wikispaces Classroom, Excel

Claire Low's Current Company Details
Govan Community Project

Govan Community Project

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ESOL Teacher & Trainer, Project Manager
glasgow, glasgow city, united kingdom
Employees:
13
Claire Low Work Experience Details
  • Govan Community Project
    Community Learning And Development Team Manager
    Govan Community Project Jul 2023 - Present
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Glasgow Clyde College
    Esol Teacher
    Glasgow Clyde College Sep 2020 - Present
    Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
    - Deliver community and on-campus ESOL classes & SQA assessments - Complete administrative tracking tasks including community students transition to college courses
  • Europe Must Act
    Human Resources Manager (Onboarding Coordinator); Cities Must Act Campaign Focal Point
    Europe Must Act Mar 2020 - Present
    Online
    - respond to emails of inquiry from potential Chapter Focal Points (increasing the number from 5 to 46, as of June 1st 2020)- provide ongoing support to Chapter and National Focal Points, covering all aspects of their roles (IT, volunteer recruitment, leading Action Days)- facilitate development of campaign ideas through weekly meetings in various formats (large-scale Stand-Ups, smaller Huddles)
  • Govanhill Community Development Trust
    Esol Teacher
    Govanhill Community Development Trust Dec 2020 - Jun 2023
    Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
    • Achieved SQA accreditation for the Trust• Sought development opportunities for the ESOL programme (e.g. JCP courses, Facebook group, primary school provision) • Maximised the accessibility of our ESOL provision in the community by building relationships with Housing Association colleagues, referral organisations (local & national), and Glasgow’s TESOL Network • Reported quarterly to Housing Association board on ESOL provision, with detailed breakdown of student registration, attendance and internal & external positive progressions, including case studies • Timetabled, developed curricula & resources for, and delivered 6-level online ESOL programme• Level tested and registered students (with associated administrative tasks, including in-house database)• Part of a 9-person Glasgow City Council Thriving Places team developing a process for Community-Led Locality Plans
  • Workers Educational Association
    Esol Teacher
    Workers Educational Association Jul 2020 - Apr 2022
    Scotland, United Kingdom
    Deliver tailor-made online ESOL courses to mixed ability groups, including asylum seekers and refugees
  • West Dunbartonshire Council
    Esol Teacher
    West Dunbartonshire Council Jun 2020 - Apr 2022
    West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Created and delivered tailor-made ESOL courses for isolated refugee families, including absolute beginners (illiterate in L1).
  • Language Within
    British Council Accreditation Consultant; Director Of Studies
    Language Within Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    - Conducted a detailed analysis of the school's current standards, in reference to all aspects of its professional delivery of English Language classes (including and not limited to premises, resources, teaching standards, social media platforms, publicity materials)- Supported the recruitment and onboarding of new members of staff, and ongoing training
  • Glasgow Esol Forum
    Esol Teacher
    Glasgow Esol Forum Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Create tailor-made classes for a diverse community group
  • North Glasgw Integration Network
    Esol Teacher
    North Glasgw Integration Network Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Created tailor-made courses for a local community centre
  • Chios Eastern Shore Response Team
    Language School Coordinator (Volunteer)
    Chios Eastern Shore Response Team Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
    Chios, Greece
    • Participated in monthly Education Section Working Group meetings in Vial camp, with UNHCR; Greek Ministry of Education Refugee Education Coordinator; local and international NGOs)• Maintained accurate and up-to-date accounts (Excel), within a monthly budget for food and stationery • Interviewed, recruited and inducted volunteer teachers, and liaised with recruitment NGO Indigo• Facilitated workshops/1:1 with other relevant services (legal, psychological) for refugees and volunteers • Wrote weekly Facebook updates for the CESRT page (4,700 followers)• Maintained a clean, safe, respectful and supportive learning atmosphere by demonstrating friendly and positive behaviour and ensuring protocols were upheld, including professional boundaries with students• Managed 5 volunteer teachers of English, French and Greek and coordinated the timetable of 8 daily classes for over 120 regular students (10am-6pm Monday-Saturday)• Coordinated non-teaching volunteers (from the general team of up to 40) to run creative workshops • Taught levels Beginner – Advanced; supported students 1:1 e.g. with CV writing/job applications • Supported the wider NGO with various activities, e.g. 24-hour on-call service for beach boat landings, children’s games at Vial Camp, Garden project, kitchen support to feed over 150people daily, warehouse organisation
  • Action For Education
    Youth Centre Leader And English Teacher (Volunteer)
    Action For Education Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
    Chios, Greece
    • Planned and delivered activities and ELT classes for 4 groups of ~25 15-22year old refugees, including unaccompanied minors. • Active member of SEAL Group, including researching and preparing resources for LGBTQ+ refugees
  • Open Cultural Center (Occ)
    Elt Project Lead/Substitute Coordinator (Volunteer)
    Open Cultural Center (Occ) Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
    Polykastro, Northern Greece
    • Cover-Coordinated the organisation: Language Learning Space (3 classrooms); Bike Renting Project (40 bikes); Cafeteria; Camp-Town transport service; volunteer team of 22 refugee and European volunteers • Developed the English teaching project: implemented a Level Testing system; created detailed Schemes of Work; developed teaching materials• Trained and supported inexperienced native and non-native English teachers, including from the refugee community; teaching English and leading activities for adults and teenagers• Wrote a blog post for RefugeeEd: https://www.refugeeed.com/post/claire-s-story
  • Concorde International
    Academic Manager
    Concorde International Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
    Canterbury, United Kingdom
    • Managed & supported 22 teachers (~220 students/week): lesson observations; weekly INSETT delivery• Completed logistical and administrative duties: academic schedule, student level placement• Liaised with Department Managers to create tailor-made English Programmes for international groups• Designed and developed peer observation, team-teaching and self-reflection systems
  • British Council
    Teacher Trainer; English Teacher
    British Council Sep 2017 - Feb 2018
    Denpasar Area, Bali, Indonesia
    • Designed and delivered a 6-month training course adapting British Council in-house training material• Independently managed, designed and delivered 6 English language courses (A0-B2) to 90 tourism professionals (staff from the Ministry of Tourism, homestays and a museum) across 6 rural locations • Managed 40 Teaching Assistants (timetabling; clear communication channels; ensuring accountability) • Wrote final end of project M&E report; created a phrasebook for all participants
  • Saigon Children'S Charity Cio
    Teacher Trainer And Volunteer Coordinator
    Saigon Children'S Charity Cio Nov 2014 - May 2017
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Coordinated a group of 7 volunteers (local and international) to conduct weekly workshops and regular developmental observations of 8 teachers of 115 students (and took part in both activities)• Created a lesson observation rubric adapted to fit the local needs of the teachers• Co-conducted with the Principal bi-annual assessed observations and interviews for new teachers
  • British Council
    English Second Language Teacher
    British Council Jun 2014 - May 2017
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Budapest, Hungary; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Line Manager: supported newly-joined teacher with administrative procedures, lesson planning, and setting up, reviewing and assessing their developmental goals; conducted official observations; graded line managee according to British Council standards. • Teachers’ Representative: delivered induction programme to new employees; provided ongoing pastoral and administrative support to 87 teachers; regularly met with Country Director • Level Leader for 4 levels (Secondary and High School); Manager on Duty for branch centre; Regional Green Champion; Equality Diversity and Inclusion National Team memberProduct/ELT Methodologies Teacher TrainerBritish Council, HCMC, Vietnam October 2016-May 2017• Adapted regionally-produced material and delivered INSETT on regional product (Primary Plus)• Co-designed and edited in-house product training digital resources (myClass)• Designed and delivered 2 INSETTs for 90 Secondary Teachers chosen from 90 district schools [Topics: Lesson Planning; Grammar]; delivered a 3-month English course to 18 Vocational College teachers• Conducted teacher recruitment interviews adhering to British Council interview structure and timingsTYLEC Course Trainer British Council, HCMC, Vietnam October 2016-May 2017• Tutored TYLEC candidates 1:1 – observed lessons and gave detailed written and oral support/feedback• Designed and delivered workshops [Topics: Authentic Communication; Controlled/Free Practice; TBL]
  • Mirai Academy
    Teacher Trainer And Curriculum Development Coordinator
    Mirai Academy Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Created detailed curriculums (with outcome tasks) to support informally-trained teachers • Delivered workshops and demo-lessons for teaching Assistants and teachers; mentored Lead Teacher
  • Alhambie Orphanage
    Young Adult Mentor
    Alhambie Orphanage Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Supported a 17-year old young adult with her school work and through supportive informal chats and outings
  • Exams Catalunya - Cambridge English Platinum Exam Centre Es439
    Lead Invidulator
    Exams Catalunya - Cambridge English Platinum Exam Centre Es439 Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    • Worked with a team of invidulators to deliver exams across the Barcelona region
  • English Connection
    English Second Language Teacher
    English Connection Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
    Barcelona Area, Spain
  • University Of Strathclyde
    1:1 Carer For The Blind
    University Of Strathclyde Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
    Lyon Area, France
    • Supported a university student on his year abroad from Strathclyde University (sick-leave cover)
  • British Council
    English Teacher, Teacher Trainer
    British Council May 2012 - Oct 2013
    Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
    • Ausaid Scholarship Course Coordinator: led a team of 5 teachers in delivering a 9-month teaching programme consisting of General English, English for Academic Purposes and IELTS preparation, with the aim of ensuring all 26 students reach at least Band 6 (some began with Band 4 in some skills). The students come from all over Africa and are sponsored through Australia Aid, a branch of the Australian government which seeks to provide comprehensive sponsorship to inspirational individuals from various countries. After completing a specialised Masters Degree in Australia, they are contracted to return to their countries and work to develop their sectors. • Delivering a range of courses, including Business Skills, General English, IELTS preparation, and off-site English for Specific Purposes courses for local companies and NGOs.
  • Vso
    English Teacher Trainer, Tutor Trainer
    Vso Oct 2009 - Oct 2011
    Dodoma, Tanzani
    Mpwapwa Teachers’ Training College, Tanzania (for Voluntary Service Overseas International) • Designed and delivered a 2-year teacher training course (350 trainees, up to 80 sts/class) and an INSETT and English-upgrading programme to 16 college tutors and 33 primary school teachers• Set up and coordinated a schedule of tutors to run an English Club for teacher trainees• Designed online (Moodle) teacher training courses (accessible to over 500 teacher trainees)• Regional Gender Representative for VSO Tanzania; represented VSO in UK newspaper interview • Coordinated with 12 Principals to design recruitment criteria for future VSO volunteers
  • Lexis
    English Second Language Teacher
    Lexis Oct 2008 - Aug 2009
    Málaga Area, Spain
  • Mainfor Soluciones Tecnológicas Y Formación
    English Second Language Teacher
    Mainfor Soluciones Tecnológicas Y Formación Oct 2008 - Aug 2009
    Málaga Area, Spain
  • Jambiani Tourism Training Institute
    English Second Language Teacher
    Jambiani Tourism Training Institute Feb 2008 - Jun 2008
    Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Vidya
    English Second Language Teacher
    Vidya Oct 2007 - Nov 2007
    New Delhi Area, India
    Self-help Women's Project
  • Barley Hill Primary School
    Primary School Teacher (Year 2)
    Barley Hill Primary School Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
    Thame, Oxford, England
  • The Olive Tree
    English Second Language Teacher
    The Olive Tree Nov 2002 - Jun 2005
    Exeter, United Kingdom
  • Tiddlywinks Nursery School,
    Nursery Assistant
    Tiddlywinks Nursery School, Nov 2001 - Aug 2002
    Dundee, United Kingdom

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Claire Low works for Govan Community Project

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Claire Low's current role is ESOL Teacher & Trainer, Project Manager.

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Claire Low attended University Of Reading, British Council, British Council, Basil Paterson College, Oxford Brookes University, University Of Exeter.

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Claire Low's colleagues are Amy Mcintyre, Ayoub Stitou, Traci Kirkland, Malcolm Mcardle, Robert Reid, Shieona Macdonald, Petra Hardie.

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