Daniel Fine Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

I joined the life skills website Coaching for Geeks to manage the blog. I am responsible for developing the blog’s content to ensure that articles that effectively communicate complicated life skills. I am tasked with increasing web traffic to the CFG Site. I have helped the website to grow by an additional 1000 hits per month and it continues to attracts high volumes of web traffic. Responsibilities include:  Copyediting articles, correcting errors and improving readability. I will… Show more I joined the life skills website Coaching for Geeks to manage the blog. I am responsible for developing the blog’s content to ensure that articles that effectively communicate complicated life skills. I am tasked with increasing web traffic to the CFG Site. I have helped the website to grow by an additional 1000 hits per month and it continues to attracts high volumes of web traffic. Responsibilities include:  Copyediting articles, correcting errors and improving readability. I will then give suggestions to the writers on how to improve their writing ability.  Delivering at pace and ensuring that the blog is updated with at least two articles a week. Show less

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Over the past 2 and a half years I have taught over one thousand classes online for multiple companies. These involve teaching on my computer and phone, for students of all ages, abilities and multiple nationalities. I create a relaxed, engaging classroom environment, building rapport with the students so they feel more comfortable speaking and practicing English. My responsibilities include:  Preparing students for English tests. Many of my pupils have continued onto higher levels and… Show more Over the past 2 and a half years I have taught over one thousand classes online for multiple companies. These involve teaching on my computer and phone, for students of all ages, abilities and multiple nationalities. I create a relaxed, engaging classroom environment, building rapport with the students so they feel more comfortable speaking and practicing English. My responsibilities include:  Preparing students for English tests. Many of my pupils have continued onto higher levels and have passed English proficiency tests, such as the IELTS.  Communicating effectively with students of varying levels of English ability, as well as forming effective partnerships with teaching assistants and other professionals working at the schools. Giving trial lessons to prospective students, which has led to dozens of students signing up with the companies. At Whales English, I have also been tasked with evaluating teacher’s lessons. I watch a recording of the lesson, give in-depth personal feedback following the school’s criteria and write some strengths and suggestions for improvement, which are then emailed to the teachers. Show less

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Supporting the editor of Nihao Magazine – China Southern Airlines’ in-flight magazine - it is my responsibility to copyedit articles so they are clear and accessible for an international readership. These articles are translated from Chinese and often discuss cultural traditions or stories. I use my own knowledge of the Chinese culture to rewrite the articles in a way that effectively communicates these concepts to a new audience. I have to work to tight deadlines and deliver at pace, usually… Show more Supporting the editor of Nihao Magazine – China Southern Airlines’ in-flight magazine - it is my responsibility to copyedit articles so they are clear and accessible for an international readership. These articles are translated from Chinese and often discuss cultural traditions or stories. I use my own knowledge of the Chinese culture to rewrite the articles in a way that effectively communicates these concepts to a new audience. I have to work to tight deadlines and deliver at pace, usually returning articles within 24 hours. Show less

Suzhou, Jiangsu

I taught English as a foreign language for two years in China, and on a Summer camp in the UK with Plus Education. First, I was given formal TEFL training and worked in a private, training school at York English, before moving to a public, Chinese middle school with U-Learn. These roles involved:- Teaching students aged 6-16 in class sizes of up to 48 students. - Tailoring lessons to the students’ ability and creating an encouraging classroom environment. Communicating effectively with… Show more I taught English as a foreign language for two years in China, and on a Summer camp in the UK with Plus Education. First, I was given formal TEFL training and worked in a private, training school at York English, before moving to a public, Chinese middle school with U-Learn. These roles involved:- Teaching students aged 6-16 in class sizes of up to 48 students. - Tailoring lessons to the students’ ability and creating an encouraging classroom environment. Communicating effectively with students and encouraging them to speak English. - Monitoring and assessing students’ progress. At York, many of my pupils progressed to higher levels and age groups, while at U-Learn students improved their English exam results.- Often handling challenging stakeholders such as the children’s parents, and reassuring them oftheir child’s progress. Show less

Fuzhou, Fujian

Honduras

• Participated in the government-funded International Citizen Service programme, working on an environment sustainability project for ten weeks in rural Honduras, with the charity Progressio.• The project involved working and communicating with a team of 9 national volunteers, who didn’t speak any English. To overcome the language barrier I taught English lessons and they helped me improve my Spanish language skills. • Scripted and presented a weekly, one hour radio show on… Show more • Participated in the government-funded International Citizen Service programme, working on an environment sustainability project for ten weeks in rural Honduras, with the charity Progressio.• The project involved working and communicating with a team of 9 national volunteers, who didn’t speak any English. To overcome the language barrier I taught English lessons and they helped me improve my Spanish language skills. • Scripted and presented a weekly, one hour radio show on environmental awareness, broadcast to 70,000 potential listeners.• Performed the role of Media Officer, blogging weekly for the Progressio website and managing the social media pages. I also wrote about Honduras for the Voices section of the Independent’s website. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Interned for three weeks at GQ magazine, assisting the Features writers in a diverse range of tasks including; researching for articles, transcribing interviews and writing the contributors’ entries • During this time, I pitched and wrote articles for the website and magazine across a number of sections. I also attended press screenings and interviewed celebrities, including Ian Wright, for the website.

Uni 2 Know is a new magazine for students in Nottingham. I oversee the production process from planning to printing. I generate article ideas, manage the writers, edit all written work and come up with the content, as well as help plan photo shoots and assist the design team. I also carry out reviews and interviews, as well as writing on a range of subjects, covering Music, Film, Video Games, Politics and Student Issues

I was appointed news editor for the University of Nottingham magazine where I worked in a team to put together the news segment for the six issues of the magazine for that year. This meant that I was responsible for the news and comment sections of the website, editing and uploading articles weekly. As the head of the news team I also led weekly meetings with the team to discuss ideas and then had to manage the writers to ensure they met article deadlines. I also regularly wrote articles for… Show more I was appointed news editor for the University of Nottingham magazine where I worked in a team to put together the news segment for the six issues of the magazine for that year. This meant that I was responsible for the news and comment sections of the website, editing and uploading articles weekly. As the head of the news team I also led weekly meetings with the team to discuss ideas and then had to manage the writers to ensure they met article deadlines. I also regularly wrote articles for the magazine, including travelling to cover the London student protests at the end of 2010. Show less

Politics, Political Science And Government, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Aegis Nottingham, Debating Union, Intervol Nottingham, Aepi Graduated with honours from the University.

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