James Shuttleworth Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

China

Online English teacher to students aged three to ten years in 1-to-1 and 1-to-2 classes. Focus on Speaking and Reading skills.

Regular contributor at allpoetry.com(July 2015-May 2021)https://allpoetry.com/J.S.WorthEditor and contributor at bantaar91.com(June 2017-2019)Published collections:http://www.blurb.com/user/jsworth?The Adventures of Super Guy(self-published Feb 2019)Empty Chair Interviews Vol 1(self-published Jan 2018)The Chronicles of Thorgrim: The Age of Avantine:a poetic epic - part 2(self-published Mar 2017)Honey-Tainted Dreams:poems from another life(self-published Sep 2016)Demon-Haunted Earth:poems from the other side(self-published Aug 2016)The Chronicles of Thorgrim: a poetic epic - part 1(self-published May 2016)Extracts from a Twisted Mind: poems from my nightmares (self-published Mar 2016)Love & Life in Shanghai: poems from our journey(self-published Jan 2016)Featured in the following publications:Bantaa-Zine Issue 1(published 2017)Wolfie Dreams(published 2017)Prism #24: Contemporary International Poetry (published Feb 2017)Remembering Spring:a poem anthology(published Nov 2016)Broken Windows Poetry(published Jun 2016)Dark and Gothic Poetry(published Dec 2015)The Mazes and Mysteries in Life Poetry(published Nov 2015)Intangience Volume 1 Issue 4(published Oct 2015)

Zhengzhou, Henan, China

English teacher to Grade 3 ESL students aged 7-9 years in classes of 14-19 students.Coordinator of the extracurricular Chess Club.

Online

Online English teacher to students aged seven years to adult in 1-to-1 classes. Focus on Speaking and Reading skills.

Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

Responsible for the following duties:• Representative of city academic team in national meetings and conferences.• Management of foreign teaching team while providing training, professional development, and general support.• Observing teachers with the goal of providing feedback and standardization of course aims and lesson structure.• Evaluation of teachers based on set criteria to ensure high standards of education.• Hiring of new foreign staff with the goal of finding qualified and motivated professionals.• English teacher to ESL students aged 3 to 6 years in classes of up to 6 students.• Participation in specialised PBL (Phenomenon-Based Learning) events.• Development and improvement of curriculum, lesson structure and implementation, and classroom resources in collaboration with professional colleagues with the goal of optimal efficiency in effective education and engagement for both students and teachers.• Design of examination procedure with the aim of accurate assessment of student’s abilities in practice.• Preparation of appropriately planned lessons with an emphasis on both the education and enjoyment of students.• Communicating with parents through report cards and in-person as to the progress of their children.• Promoting out-of-class study-plans aimed at further improving student's English-language skills.• Contributing to the school's marketing resources with language-based and activity videos projects.• Providing placement tests for new students to determine the most suitable course and level for their future studies.• Participating in open-class demonstrators and other marketing activities to attract potential students.

Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

Responsible for the following duties:• English teacher to ESL students aged 3 to 13 years in classes of 2-8 students.• Development and improvement of curriculum, lesson structure and classroom resources in collaboration with professional colleagues with the goal of optimal efficiency in effective education and engagement for both students and teachers.• Design of examination procedure with the aim of accurate assessment of student’s abilities in practice.• Preparation of appropriately planned lessons with an emphasis on both the education and enjoyment of students.• Observing staff with the goal of providing feedback and standardization of course aims and lesson structure.• Communicating with parents through report cards and in-person as to the progress of their children.• Promoting out-of-class study-plans aimed at further improving student's English-language skills.• Contributing to the school's website with sample projects and commentary on class-progress.• Providing placement tests for new students to determine the most suitable course and level for their future studies.• Participating in open-class demonstrators and other marketing activities to attract potential students.

Zhengzhou City, Henan, China

Responsible for the following duties:• English teacher to ESL students aged 3 to 12 years in classes of 3-8 students.• Development and improvement of curriculum, lesson structure and classroom resources in collaboration with professional colleagues with the goal of optimal efficiency in effective education and engagement for both students and teachers.• Design of examination procedure with the aim of accurate assessment of student’s abilities in practice.• Preparation of appropriately planned lessons with an emphasis on both the education and enjoyment of students.• Communicating with parents through report cards and in-person as to the progress of their children.• Promoting out-of-class study-plans aimed at further improving student's English-language skills.• Contributing to the school's website with sample projects and commentary on class-progress.• Providing placement tests for new students to determine the most suitable course and level for their future studies.• Participating in open-class demonstrators and other marketing activities to attract potential students.

Owner and creator of 'Amateur Publishing' Amateur Publishing is a not-for-profit group dedicated to providing amateur writers the chance to see their work in print.AllPoetry:https://allpoetry.com/group/show/33297-Amateur_PublishingFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/160176114430502/Blurb: http://www.blurb.com/user/jsworth?Amateur Publishing Collections:Horror Beyond Imagination (publisher Feb 2019)Unfathomed Fantasies:a collection from AllPoetry(published Nov 2017)For the Love of God:a collection from AllPoetry(published Mar 2017)Muse Beyond the Grey:a collection from AllPoetry(published Oct 2016)Love, Sex & Rock'n'Roll: a collection from AllPoetry(published Sep 2016)In Their Shoes & Stories from AllPoetry(published Sep 2016)

Shanghai City, China

Responsible for the following duties:• English teacher to ESL students aged 3 to 12 years in classes of 4-10 students as well as (1-1) VIP lessons.• History teacher to advanced middle-school students• Head of the reading and creative writing course and the development thereof.• Initiating and developing the international pen-pal program with Corinda State School, Australia.• Chief-editor of the bi-annual 'Treasures Collection' publication for in-class creative writing activities.• Development and improvement of curriculum, lesson structure and classroom resources in collaboration with professional colleagues with the goal of optimal efficiency in effective education and engagement for both students and teachers.• Design of examination procedure with the aim of accurate assessment of student’s abilities in practice.• Preparation of appropriately planned lessons with an emphasis on both the education and enjoyment of students.• Leading staff training sessions on lesson plan implementation and overall objectives.• Observing staff with the goal of providing feedback and standardization of course aims and lesson structure.• Participation and collaboration in weekly staff-workshops and meetings with the purpose of improving and implementing quality classroom-management, activities and overall lessons.• Communicating with parents through report cards and in-person as to the progress of their children.• Promoting out-of-class study-plans aimed at further improving student's English-language skills.• Contributing to the school's website with sample projects and commentary on class-progress.• Interviewing potential employees to determine position suitability in collaboration with other staff.• Orienting new staff on the procedures and routines within the school system.

Shanghai City, China

Responsible for the following duties:• Private English-language teacher to students aged 4 years to adult in primarily 1-1 classes.• Consultations with potential clients to determine language-proficiency and providing course advice based on student's previous learning experience and needs.• Providing demonstration lessons to potential clients.• Leading themed English club discussions with adult learners.

Shanghai City, China

Responsible for the following duties:• Private English-language teacher to students aged 4 years to adult in 1-1 classes.• Consultations with potential clients to determine language-proficiency and providing course advice based on student's previous learning experience and needs.• Assigning teachers to clients based on suitability and availability.

Harbin City, Heilongjiang, China

Responsible for the following duties:• English teacher to ESL students aged 3 years to adult in classes ranging from 1-15 students.• Preparation of appropriately planned lessons with an emphasis on both the education and enjoyment of students.• Promotion of the school-brand via extra-curricular lessons, including: themed language-based activities, cooking lessons, and off-campus events.• Participation and collaboration in weekly staff-workshops and meetings with the purpose of improving and implementing quality classroom-management, activities and overall lessons.• Interviewing potential students and ensuring their placement into classes best suited to their level.• Communicating with parents through report cards and in-person as to the progress of their children.• Promoting out-of-class study-plans aimed at further improving student's English-language skills.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Responsible for the following duties:• Provision of a duty of care for the safety and wellbeing of over one hundred primary school children aged 4-12 years in an after-school and vacation-care capacity in cooperation with other staff team-members. • Organisation and supervision of activities for school-aged children in the areas of sports, and arts and crafts while promoting a healthy and active physical and cognitive lifestyle and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the participants.• Preparation of varied healthy meals whilst remaining conscious of allergy-prone and culturally-specific dietary requirements of particular children and planning accordingly.• Provision of assistance to parents with inquiries relating to the operation of the centre and information regarding scheduled events whilst encouraging their participation and engagement in the ICASAG and greater Ironside State School-community in a genuinely friendly manner.• Maintaining the hygienic condition of the centre's environment and promoting the personal hygiene of the children.• Promotion of tolerance and recognition of cultural diversity between children in a ‘bully-free’ environment.• Communication, cooperation and collaboration with fellow members of staff in efficiently achieving the above duties to an optimum standard on a day-to-day basis and during monthly staff-meetings.• Employee of the month mid-2008.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Responsible for the following duties:• Assisting students in classroom activities at the direction of the primary teacher.• Leading small groups of students in reading lessons.

Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Primary Education

Primary Education & Creative Writing

High School

Activities and Societies: Music - Tuba Player (2003-2007): Inc. Symphonic Wind Ensemble - US/Canada Tour (2005) & Primary Tuba Player.

Queensland Young Conservatorium

Activities and Societies: Music - Tuba Player: various ensembles

Primary School

Activities and Societies: Music - Tuba Player (2000 - 2002)