Business English classes. I teach executives within a multi-national company, enhancing their English language skills and confidence. This also includes preparing them for upcoming presentations and speeches.

In company Business English classes, substitute teacher in centre

In company English classes in a medical centre, to 2 clients.One-on-one and a small group, of different language levels.

Working with teens and young learners, I delivered classes to prepare students for their Cambridge exams as well as English language classes.

Expanding my design skills and knowledge all the way through My design ideas have a strong social twist and making places that strengthen and enhance the feel of their setting

I was selected from a group of 80 designers to be a member of a design team of 3 for the Love Square Regeneration Project in Sheffield, that came second in a national competition. http://lovesquare.group.shef.ac.uk/We had the brief of designing a small city park on a patch of wasteground, that could be built on a budget of anything from almost zero to tens of thousands of pounds.I played a strong role in forming the ideas for the layout, materials and look of the design… Show more I was selected from a group of 80 designers to be a member of a design team of 3 for the Love Square Regeneration Project in Sheffield, that came second in a national competition. http://lovesquare.group.shef.ac.uk/We had the brief of designing a small city park on a patch of wasteground, that could be built on a budget of anything from almost zero to tens of thousands of pounds.I played a strong role in forming the ideas for the layout, materials and look of the design, developing a vibrant idea and framework that could easily be rolled out in other parts of the city, or in different cities altogether. Show less

I managed the indoor plants. I single handedly re-vitalized our indoor plant portfolio, creating displays that highlighted, relaxed and shocked (depending on location of course. Designing, installing and maintaining displays both permanent and temporary.I set up a partnership with Thrive (Horticultural Therapy Charity - http://www.thrive.org.uk/) to help train up inexperienced gardeners ready for the job market.

I was part of an international, multi-disciplinary design team (including furniture designers, web designers and more) that entered a garden for the Lausanne Jardins Event. http://lausannejardins.ch/en/I was the planting designer for the team and developed the concept of re-introducing rare, or extinct indigenous plants back into the city, to remind and re-educate people of these plants and their importance ecologically, economically and horticulturally.I extensively researched… Show more I was part of an international, multi-disciplinary design team (including furniture designers, web designers and more) that entered a garden for the Lausanne Jardins Event. http://lausannejardins.ch/en/I was the planting designer for the team and developed the concept of re-introducing rare, or extinct indigenous plants back into the city, to remind and re-educate people of these plants and their importance ecologically, economically and horticulturally.I extensively researched local flora to develop a series of planting plans along our route of garden that encompassed places from deep shade, to full sun. This project helped me develop my skills as a designer and was great experience working in a team of established designers. Show less

I returned to study to train at Kew Gardens in order to further improve my horticultural skills and plant knowledge and where better to do so.I was entrusted with leading teams of fellow staff, volunteers and interns as well as training them in various horticultural practicesI thrived working in two gardens attached to historic buildings, working on highly visible mixed borders – working as a part of a team responsible for the design, planting, irrigation set-up and maintenance… Show more I returned to study to train at Kew Gardens in order to further improve my horticultural skills and plant knowledge and where better to do so.I was entrusted with leading teams of fellow staff, volunteers and interns as well as training them in various horticultural practicesI thrived working in two gardens attached to historic buildings, working on highly visible mixed borders – working as a part of a team responsible for the design, planting, irrigation set-up and maintenance of a large new border in front of Kew PalaceWorking with such a rich and diverse range of plants, I further developed and broadened my plant knowledge and husbandry Show less

I was a central member of a team responsible for the maintenance of all gardens within The Hyde Park Estate, including a variety of mixed borders, pot displays and small courtyardsI was also entrusted with the sole management of 2 gardens in Kensington, where my self-motivation, problem solving and flexible approach came to the fore – working both alone and also managing small teamsI used my communication skills to act as the central point of communication between management… Show more I was a central member of a team responsible for the maintenance of all gardens within The Hyde Park Estate, including a variety of mixed borders, pot displays and small courtyardsI was also entrusted with the sole management of 2 gardens in Kensington, where my self-motivation, problem solving and flexible approach came to the fore – working both alone and also managing small teamsI used my communication skills to act as the central point of communication between management, staff and clients, dealing with a wide range of matters Show less