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I am a highly experienced English teacher offering fun and interactive online classes for Cambridge English IGCSE and AS Level. My offering includes lessons, support, and exam preparation for students of all levels. I conduct both group and individual classes and can also assist students who have unique learning requirements, including mature students. Furthermore, I provide assistance for both long-term and short-term Cambridge English study programmes. Key AchievementsClimbed the ranks in the education sector in the UK one step at a time from call centre agent to Awards Officer.Managed the first online marking process for Pearson.Managed the largest Borderline Marking Process with a clean audit – not one of the million scripts was lost.One of only four managers transferred under TUPE process to Educational Testing Services (ETS) to continue managing the National Curriculum Test Materials.Youngest Awards Officer appointed at The College of Teachers.Development and launch of the Online Professional Development Programme for teachers and other school administration staff.First Awards Officer to realign The College of Teachers Qualifications Framework with the National Qualifications Framework.Recognition by the Institute of Education of vocational teaching experience for teachers required to meet the Masters in Education requirements for all teachers in the United Kingdom.Will and courage to take a break from Higher Education in England and move to South Africa with the aim of making a difference in teacher education in South Africa.Education experience spanning two continents, teaching students of all ages Math and English.Qualities Listening skills – I believe this is critical in a senior management position and a must if you want to be sure to choose the best possible solution.Leadership by example – people need to be inspired and have a role model who can make them believe they can achieve anything if they set their mind to it and work towards a goal.Strong entrepreneurial spirit – I am always willing to push the boundaries further and conduct myself as if this was my own company.Adaptability – proven flexibility as I have been promoted and given many different roles and tasks in my career.
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VolunteerTeachers For PeaceJohannesburg, Gp, Za
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Igcse And As Level English InstructorCtn Education Jun 2020 - Present
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English Second Language TeacherPrivate Tutor Nov 2018 - Present -
English InstructorEnko Education Jan 2019 - Jun 2020Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZaTeaching IGCSE English and AS & A Level English -
English InstructorEnko Education Jan 2019 - Jun 2020Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za
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Independent ContractorLeta Professional Training And Services Nov 2018 - Jan 2019To find out more visit www.leta.web.za
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English TeacherAbc International Education Feb 2016 - Sep 2018
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Social Media ManagerRestaurant Business Magazine Jun 2015 - Jul 2018- Implementing social media strategy.- Manage the Social Media, ensuring accounts are updated daily. This also includes using social media tools (i.e., Tweetdeck, Hootsuite, etc.) to schedule tweets to appear overnight and on weekends.- Engage in dialogue and monitor customer issues.- Monitor identify and reports on social media trends.- Search for relevant news and articles to post.on the various platforms. - Implement Social Media campaigns for both clients and the magazine.- Write articles on topics relevant to the restaurant industry. - Measure traffic activity and effectivesness using TwitterCounter, Google Analytics, and other tools to measure clickthroughs. .- Promote social Media within the Restaurant Business Magazine. Educating staff on the importance of social media, as well as the implementation of new technologies and campaigns.- Train staff on the risks of social media and the risks to the business and their own careers. -
Account ManagerRestaurant Business Magazine Jun 2015 - 2016RESTAURANT BUSINESS magazine is a well-established business magazine for the restaurant, catering and foodservice industry, published in print and as a digital magazine. The magazine is uniquely positioned as the only B2B medium in the hospitality sector to focus exclusively on the out-of-home food and beverage business — including restaurants, franchising and catering.Restaurant Business has been providing the restaurant and foodservice trade with a great read and an essential business resource for more than 10 years, across multiple platforms including print, digital, online and social media.Restaurant Business is read by restaurant owners, operators and managers, as well as chefs, catering managers, franchisees and F&B managers throughout South Africa. The magazine covers the full spectrum of the industry from fast food to franchising and fine dining.
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Portfolio ManagerSpartan Technology Rentals Dec 2014 - Jun 2015"Spartan is a finance house that specialises in financing businesses through traditionally IT hardware and software. Spartan operates in a “vision-led and values driven” environment with a focused strategy and growing discipline of execution. This is a place where passionate people are empowered to contribute and encouraged to challenge themselves and their colleagues."MY ROLE:Spartan developed its own unique Demand Generation Engine - that generated enquiries from direct customers and via our partner network.> My role was to consult, advise and manage the process with new prospective customers.> The task was to convert inbound enquiries, retain these customers and grow Spartan with them.> It required the use a lot of tech tools & systems, so I needed to be “with it” ... with IT.> Core to the role was being a demon at discipline … conscientious > natural planner > detail focused.> Vital to the role was a thirst for constant learning – this was a brand new industry and new role for me, I needed to drive my own learning to keep up and draw from the frequent learning opportunities offered. > Due to the role being new I needed a healthy self-awareness & resilience – without this I definitely wouldn't have survived.> I can be very process driven, but I was also required to be flexible and have the maturity to play along despite the challenges. Notable:I was tasked to project manage the installation of the company generator working with facilities, external contractors and other key departments.I drove the Alternative Energy Research and created leads and partner opportunities in this new area of financing for the company. I worked closely with Marketing when supporting a partners website development. The role was varied and I was often called upon to perform duties I was unfamiliar with - which I did with the enthusiasm of learning through doing and welcomed the opportunity.
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Member ConsultantPps Apr 2014 - Nov 2014Parktown, Johannesburg, ZaFinancial Advisor servicing the members of PPS Insurance. I assisted new and exisiting members in keeping their financial products up-to-date, educating them on these products and streamlining their portfolios in order to receive the maximum benefits at the most economical costs.The Professional Provident Society of South Africa is the largest multidisciplinary group of graduate professionals in the world with over 290 000 professional members. PPS is the only mutual financial services company in South Africa that has focused exclusively on graduate professionals for over 74 years. -
Area ManagerKumon South Africa Oct 2011 - Apr 2014• Teaching classes and support the development and performance of 22 franchisee Study Centres.• Manage and implement all aspects of developing a franchise, ensuring that the franchisees reach and maintain the expected quality standards.• Advise franchisees on achieving targets, local advertising options, promotions, improving retention, growth and administration. • Organising and facilitating training/workshops, presentations and cluster meetings and organising on a local and national level.• Produce, monitor and review accurate records including statistical information.
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Awards OfficerThe College Of Teachers Uk Jul 2008 - Jul 2011London, London, GbAs Awards Officer I am directly responsible to the Awards Committee for the academic work of The College. A key part of the role has been developing The College’s identity as an accreditation body, where I have been involved in creating promotional strategies to increase Centre and candidate recruitment and retention. More importantly I have worked towards gaining wider acceptance and currency for all The College’s qualifications developing and maintaining academic ties with quasi-statutory, statutory, governmental and independent educational authorities. Other duties included responding to queries about qualifications and course accreditation from potential and existing candidates/organisations/general enquirers. -
Tcot Awards OfficerInstitute Of Education 2007 - Jul 2011London, Greater London, Gb• Responsible for setting and meeting department budget.• Developing international promotional strategy for new accreditation clients.• Enhancing academic quality assurance and meeting the requirements of relevant UK and international academic bodies.• Development of internal academic qualifications framework.• Providing the academic lead on UK and EU projects in relation to qualifications and frameworks.• Overseeing internal certification process to UK and International candidates.• Ensuring strong working relationships with external partner organisations.• Presenting operational activity reports to trustees. -
Marking Process SpecialistEts Europe Jul 2007 - Jun 2008GbResponsible for all activities which guided the development of day-to-day operations, monitoring and quality control of the Marking process. Example activities include recruiting and training markers, marker communication and PR, as well as installing, creating, running and monitoring the quality of the Marking process. -
Distribution And Materials AssistantEdexcel Jan 2001 - Jan 2007London, GbMy role was to assist in managing the print and distribution team on behalf of National Curriculum Testing, ensuring that all printing, fulfilment and distribution for the Key Stage Tests were completed to the required standard and deadlines. The job involved working across the business, liaising with Operations and Customer Services to ensure that the highest level of service was delivered to internal and external customers. It also covered supplier management, scheduling, and the maintenance and delivery of management information as required by the National Assessment Agency. Other positions held at Edexcel: • Tosca Project Co-ordinator• Borderline Administration Manager• Event and Bookings Co-ordinator• General Vocational Qualifications Team Co-ordinator• Assessment Co-ordinator GNVQ / VCE ICT• Processing Clark GNVQ Tested Series• Call Centre Consultant
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Nick Ferris Education Details
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Birkbeck, University Of LondonPsychology -
Princess High SchoolExemption
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Potchefstroom Central Primary
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Nick Ferris attended Birkbeck, University Of London, Princess High School, Potchefstroom Central Primary.
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