Leading a research and validation team to produce robust evidence-based English language assessments

Leading a team of English language assessment professionals in the creation, production and maintenance of a range of web-based and paper-based English language tests and supporting products

Leading a team of Assessment Managers in the creation, production and maintenance of a range of web-based English language assessment products

Working on a range of internationally-recognized ESOL proficiency examinations• Led grading of examinations• Managed production of examiner reports• Contributed to the development of new examination products• Managed the marking quality assurance of over 5000 IELTS examiners, including the development of monitoring, training and support materials• Liaised with British Council and IDP on IELTS Examiner support documentation• Co-ordinated marking quality assurance team for all clerically-marked papers• Contributed to the Manual for Language Test Development and Examinations, produced by ALTE on behalf of the Language Policy Division, Council of Europe• Presented product briefings to internal and external stakeholders• Managed the test production process for IELTS and main suite papers: commissioning, pre-editing, editing, pretest construction, pretest review, and live test construction• Managed teams of freelance item writers• Delivered to tight deadlines and high quality standards• Line managed Assessment Support Managers and Assessment Administrators• Liaised with Cambridge University Press in the production of past paper packs

Working on a range of internationally-recognized ESOL proficiency examinations• Managed the test production process for IELTS and main suite papers: commissioning, pre-editing, editing, pretest construction, pretest review, and live test construction• Managed teams of freelance item writers• Delivered to tight deadlines and high quality standards• Line managed Assessment Administrator• Liaised with Cambridge University Press in the production of past paper packs

Senior Teacher in PLS specialising in business English and exam preparation courses• Conducted placement tests• Led Co-operative Learning and Action Research-based teacher development for team of 8 teachers• Taught adult groups and one-to-ones general, business, academic and exam preparation courses• Produced end-of-course tests

Freelance Academic Manager providing teacher development courses for PLS and state-school teachers in British Council-funded venture • Worked with British Council Director on INSET requirements• Designed needs analysis-based courses• Led team of three freelance trainers• Fostered reflective teaching via Action Research • Provided Teacher Knowledge Test preparation

Tutor on intensive pre-sessional academic English course for ELT undergraduates• Conducted face-to-face placement tests• Taught academic English & learning strategies to undergraduates• Performed formative and summative assessment• Provided pastoral care and conducted one-to-one tutorials • Proof-read in-house materials