David Macfarlane Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

I oversee the organisation and delivery of summer educational study trips for Italian students to UK campuses. My role includes full project management, ensuring smooth logistics, student safety, and a high-quality learning experience.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Program Design & Coordination: Developed study programs that combine English language learning with cultural immersion in UK campuses.Student & Leader Management: Organised logistics, including… Show more I oversee the organisation and delivery of summer educational study trips for Italian students to UK campuses. My role includes full project management, ensuring smooth logistics, student safety, and a high-quality learning experience.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Program Design & Coordination: Developed study programs that combine English language learning with cultural immersion in UK campuses.Student & Leader Management: Organised logistics, including accommodation, transport, and scheduling, while ensuring student welfare.Marketing & Sales: Successfully marketed and sold the program to Italian students, achieving full enrolment in the first year.Partnership Development: Secured partnerships with UK educational institutions, offering exclusive access to tailored programs.Financial Management: Managed budgeting and pricing, maintaining cost efficiency while delivering a top-quality experience. Show less

Italy

I provide a wide range of teaching, interpreting, and consulting services to individuals, companies, and institutions. With over a decade of experience, I develop tailored solutions that meet the academic and professional needs of students, schools, researchers, and businesses.Key Responsibilities and Achievements: - International Exam Preparation: Delivered expert preparation for Cambridge, IELTS, LanguageCert, and Pearson exams, ensuring high pass rates and smooth… Show more I provide a wide range of teaching, interpreting, and consulting services to individuals, companies, and institutions. With over a decade of experience, I develop tailored solutions that meet the academic and professional needs of students, schools, researchers, and businesses.Key Responsibilities and Achievements: - International Exam Preparation: Delivered expert preparation for Cambridge, IELTS, LanguageCert, and Pearson exams, ensuring high pass rates and smooth administration. - Translation & Proofreading: Provided high-quality translation and proofreading for scientific research, technical manuals, and academic papers, contributing to publications in top-tier journals. - Consulting & Project Management: Led consulting projects for schools, managing international exam programs and streamlining administration. - Course Design & Implementation: Developed tailored courses for students and professionals, introducing blended learning and "flipped classroom" methods to boost engagement. - Teacher Training & CLIL: Designed and delivered teacher training programs using CLIL methodology, highly regarded for their practical application. - Business Development & Operations: Managed all aspects of school operations, including marketing, budgeting, web development, CRM integration, and online course delivery.Key Skills: - Educational Leadership and Program Development - International Exam Preparation and Administration - Translation and Proofreading for Scientific Publications - Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom Integration - Course Design for Specialized Sectors (Corporate and University-Level English) - Project Management for International Exams - Website Development, CRM, and Operations Management - Accounting, Marketing, and Customer Relations Show less

Italy

Over the past several years, I have collaborated with a variety of educational institutions on numerous EU-funded (PON) and state-supported projects to develop and deliver tailored English language programs. My roles have included curriculum design, exam preparation, and teacher training, utilising modern pedagogical approaches such as CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and the flipped classroom method.Key responsibilities include:- Exam Preparation: Managed and… Show more Over the past several years, I have collaborated with a variety of educational institutions on numerous EU-funded (PON) and state-supported projects to develop and deliver tailored English language programs. My roles have included curriculum design, exam preparation, and teacher training, utilising modern pedagogical approaches such as CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and the flipped classroom method.Key responsibilities include:- Exam Preparation: Managed and taught intensive courses aimed at preparing students for Cambridge English exams, including KET, PET, FCE, and IELTS, as well as Trinity and Pearson certifications.- Teacher Training: Designed and delivered language programs for educators, focusing on advanced pedagogical methodologies to enhance language instruction skills (B1-C1 levels). - Curriculum Development and Project Management: Developed comprehensive lesson plans and course outlines for students across various proficiency levels, integrating digital tools like Google Classroom, Moodle, and iPractice for blended learning environments. - Specialized Language Courses: Conducted Business and Technical English courses for students and professionals in fields such as economics, IT, and industrial design, enhancing their sector-specific language skills. - Student Development: Focused on holistic language education, promoting social and civic skills, cultural awareness, and digital proficiency among students, particularly those with special needs or from underprivileged backgrounds.Key Skills: Curriculum Development, Exam Preparation, Teacher Training, Blended Learning, CLIL, Digital Integration, Business and Technical English, Student Engagement, EU Project Management. Show less

Reggio Di Calabria, Calabria, Italy

As Director of Studies at an International English Centre franchise, I successfully managed three schools, overseeing teacher recruitment, training, and the development of staff timetables. I created and managed a comprehensive syllabus and all course materials to ensure alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).I played a key role in promoting the centre's courses and international exams through seminars and presentations, aimed at both… Show more As Director of Studies at an International English Centre franchise, I successfully managed three schools, overseeing teacher recruitment, training, and the development of staff timetables. I created and managed a comprehensive syllabus and all course materials to ensure alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).I played a key role in promoting the centre's courses and international exams through seminars and presentations, aimed at both students and prospective clients. I also trained teachers and sales consultants on international exams and the CEFR.In my teaching role, I prepared students for a wide range of international exams and served as an official interlocutor and invigilator for City & Guilds exams, ensuring that exams were administered according to official standards.Key Skills: - School management and staff coordination - Teacher recruitment, training, and professional development - Course development and syllabus design - International exam preparation (City & Guilds, CEFR-aligned exams) - Exam invigilation and interlocutor duties - Seminars and promotional presentations Show less

Italy

As the Area Director of Studies for the Royal English Institutes in Reggio Calabria, I led the successful expansion of the institution using the Blended Learning model to reach schools in remote areas of Calabria and Sicily. I managed the recruitment, training, and professional development of teaching staff across six schools, ensuring that all teachers were well-equipped to deliver high-quality instruction in accordance with the British Council and the Common European Framework of Reference… Show more As the Area Director of Studies for the Royal English Institutes in Reggio Calabria, I led the successful expansion of the institution using the Blended Learning model to reach schools in remote areas of Calabria and Sicily. I managed the recruitment, training, and professional development of teaching staff across six schools, ensuring that all teachers were well-equipped to deliver high-quality instruction in accordance with the British Council and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).In addition to overseeing the development and organisation of courses for both children and adults at all levels, I implemented innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and outcomes. I introduced digital learning tools and the flipped classroom model, which allowed for more interactive and student-centred lessons. My responsibilities also included the creation and management of all teaching and study materials, both online and offline, ensuring their alignment with international standards.As a certified teacher, I taught English and prepared students for a range of international exams, including LCCI, City & Guilds, Trinity, IELTS, and Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE). In my role as Exam Secretary, I acted as the official interlocutor for LCCI and City & Guilds exams, managing all aspects of exam administration. I also organised and taught conversation classes on diverse topics, tailored to the needs of both adults and children, and provided one-on-one tutoring to help students improve their language skills and achieve their academic goals. Show less

Mres. Masters Of Research In Investigative Social Research, Humanities & Social Sciences

Main subject / occupational skills covered : Key Research Areas: - Globalisation, Communication, Democracy, Public Opinion, and Propaganda.

B.A. Hon. Honours Degree, Humanities & Social Sciences

Main subject / occupational skills covered : Key Subjects Studied: - Social Theories and Methodological Reflection in Social Sciences.

B.A. Joint Degree In Languages And Sociology, Linguistics, Humanities & Social Sciences

Main subject / occupational skills covered : Key Subjects Studied: - English, French, and Italian Language, Literature, and Culture.

Hnc Higher Certificate In Humanties And Social Sciencies, Humanities & Social Sciences

Main subject / occupational skills covered : A Full-time Intensive course in Social Science: - ​Economics, Sociology, Psychology.

Diploma In Italian As A Foreign Language – Intensive Course (Isced 4), Italian As A Foreign Language

I completed a 2,400-hour intensive course in "Italian as a Foreign Language" at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. This.

Cultural And Linguistic Integration In Italian Schools (Isced 3), Information And Communication Technologies

During this period, I undertook an intense cultural and linguistic immersion in various schools across Northern and Southern Italy.

Standard Grades (Gcse Equivalent), General Studies

Latin, Classical Studies, English, French, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Technological Studies, Art, Modern Studies, History, Geography​​