David Dodgson Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Main responsibilities:- Manage and monitor EAL needs of international students from Year 9 to 6th form, with autumn term 2023 ISI report highlighting that EAL pupils "regularly exceed expectations".- Design and develop EAL register and individual learning plans supported by comprehensive continuous language assessment programme to track pupil progress.- Implement a range of EAL programmes to support leaners with differing needs.- Prepare EAL students for IGCSE ESL, IB English B and IELTS assessments.- Conduct regular observations of academic teaching across varied departments followed by tailored training and advice to ensure EAL learners are well supported.- Liaise with boarding staff and tutors to ensure optimal pastoral care for international pupils.- Play a fully active role in all aspects of school including coaching U14 rugby and hockey, boarding house supervision, and special school events.

Apply marking criteria to candidate's IA submissions, Paper 1 Writing and Paper 2 Listening for English B Higher Level; train and support assistant examiners to meet marking targets

Contribute monthly articles to the Modern English Teacher website focusing on different aspects of teaching and teacher development.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Main responsibilities:- Manage EAL provision and schedules across the whole school from Reception to 6th Form.- Implement initial and continuous assessment programmes to identify EAL needs and track pupilprogress.- Design and develop successful EAP and IELTS preparation course leading to an average IELTSacademic score of 7.5 from current 6th form cohort.- Conduct official observations and deliver professional development programme for local and expat EAL staff.- Liaise with fellow Heads of Faculty and subject specialists to ensure EAL support is provided across the curriculum.- Provide support and advice for parents through school seminar programme and website.- Create and manage faculty handbook, whole school EAL policy and development plan, exam results analyses, and resources inventory.

Certified IELTS Speaking Examiner

Conduct official observations, write evaluative reports, and provide local support for teachers undertaking the Distance Diploma in English Language Teaching.

Manama, Bahrain

Main responsibilities:- Manage and advise on effective use of ICT to facilitate language learning at all levels.- Set up and manage classroom sets of iPads and provide training on best practices to teachers and students.- Conduct initial training and offer on-going support for IWB use and flipchart design.- As duty manager, oversee daily operations within the school, respond effectively and decisively to arising issues, assign cover and maintain records as needed.- As line manager, conduct developmental observations and bi-annual performance reviews for a team of three teachers.- Prepare students to sit the IELTS Academic and General Training examinations.

Contribute regular articles to the Teaching English magazine and host webinars on topicssuch as teacher development, classroom management, and effective use of ICT.

Libreville, Gabon

Main responsibilities:- Develop and implement a long-term project to establish a new adult language school in a developing nation.- Prepare IB and IGCSE students to undertake the English B assessments.- Offer support and guidance to senior students to develop academic writing skills.- Establish and manage a teacher development programme for academic staff.- Run regular workshops for international school and language school staff on learner support and EAL writing skills development.- Liaise with section heads, form tutors and specialists to ensure EAL development targets are being met.- Actively contribute to planning and running of extra-curricular activities and school community events.

Main responsibilities:- Design units for online self-study course aimed at teen/adult pre-intermediate learners and above.- Author original texts, podcast and video scripts, and source and adapt authentic audio, video, and texts relevant to the theme and language focus.- Create activities and review quizzes with constructive feedback, 'call to action' tasks, and grammar reference guides for each lesson.- Liaise with editors and act promptly upon feedback to meet deadlines for publication.

Turkey

Main responsibilities:- Design interactive training sessions for newly-qualified English language teachers focusing on teaching language skills, classroom management, motivation, and use of ICT in primary and secondary classrooms.- Create activities to engage trainees while giving examples of best practice and providing opportunities for participant reflection.- Author slideshow presentations with detailed presenter notes.- Create handouts using original and adapted ideas and texts relevant to the training topic.- Act on feedback from line manager and trainers to refine and revise materials.- Deliver training sessions to newly-qualified teachers, and give constructive feedback on assignments and demonstration lessons.

Ankara, Turkey

Main responsibilities:- Design and develop a language skills programme for primary and secondary school ESL students (aged 8 to 16) with an emphasis on communicative skills and fluency.- Induct, train and provide on-going support for teaching colleagues with a strong focus on ICT.- Create interactive language development activities for the school wiki site and class blogging programme.- Create a comprehensive syllabus and design effective practice materials to prepare students for Cambridge YLE examinations.

Ankara, Turkey

Main responsibilities:- Develop language skills of young learners (aged 8 to 13) through a wide range of original and adapted activities.- Review and select published ELT materials appropriate for the primary level ESL syllabus.- Contribute to the design and implementation of the ESL curriculum.

Turkey

Design and deliver innovative communicative online lessons for students in branchesof the school across Turkey.

Online

- Manage website's Twitter and Facebook accounts, sharing links to learning activities and communicating with users on a daily basis.- Run monthly live chat sessions on a themed topic.

Ankara, Turkey

Main responsibilities:- Teach English for a variety of specific purposes to contracted classes.- Create materials to prepare students for international standard examinations such as IELTS.- Contribute to development of course materials for the Turkish Ministry of Education.

Ankara, Turkey

Main responsibilities:- Teach grammar and language skills to adult classes from beginners to advanced.- Prepare and select material for the syllabus and for mixed ability student workshops.- Mentor new teachers by assisting them with educational methods and ideas.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Educational Technology And Tesol, Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Ancient History, Ii:I Hons