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Teaching English language writing, presentation, and study skills on campus to newly-arrived international students planning to study at the University.Interpersonal Skills · University Teaching · Communication

Teaching English language and study skills on campus to newly-arrived international students planning to study at the University

Teaching English language skills on campus to international students planning to study at the University

Prepare and deliver 9 community workshops introducing photography to beginners in Blaenau Gwent as part of the BG Reach programme.

Online teaching on 8-week pre-sessional course of English language and study skills to prepare international students for study in UK higher education.

Online teaching on 12-week pre-sessional course of English language and study skills to prepare international students for study in UK higher education.

Teaching English language and study skills on 12-week pre-sessional course to support international students on their transition to study in higher education in the UK.

Enabled international students to study under- and post-graduate courses at Cardiff University, through improving their teaching academic English. Raised the level of students' critical thinking and understanding of how to study and manage their work effectively.

Raised the English communicative ability of international students, enabling them to study post-graduate courses at Cardiff University. Developed students' critical thinking understanding of how to study and manage their work effectively.

Increased students' English language ability in their transition to higher education (Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees) at the University.Taught general- and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) together with study skills to international students on pre- and in-sessional courses.Provided writing advice to students enrolled on degree programs.Academic English courses included:* Essay and report writing* Presentations and discussions* Listening and note-taking* Project workAssociated requirements:* Plan and prepare lessons, tutorials and materials* Provide feedback to students* Complete related documentation* Liaise with other teachers and the course management

Enabled students to study in the Built Environment and Engineering departments using academic- and specialist English (EAP and ESP).Additional roles:* Team Leader (2011-12) of the Continuing Support Centre: Established programs for under-graduate students in years 3 and 4, a 'PG English' programme for Masters students, and a 'Working in English' programme for staff.* Departmental IT Officer (2010-13): Provided liaison between the Language Centre and the IT service department.* Internal Moderator (2012-14): Checked assessment marking for accuracy and consistency, and gave feedback to tutors. Commended for pioneering 'best practice'.* Peer Observer: Member of team to support tutors' classroom practice with timely and constructive feedback.* Pastoral support: Provided students with guidance on choices in their academic studies.* Subject Liaison with the Civil Engineering Department to enhance mutual understanding of the departments' roles and challenges.* Copy Editor (2013-14) 'English Teaching in China' (etic.xjtlu.edu.cn)

Prepared international students for study in the university study through teaching general- and academic English.Worked closely with visiting Chinese teachers of English on English language and culture.

Prepared international students on pre- and in-sessional courses to study in university using English (EAP).

Taught general English (EFL) to adult international students.

Provided general English and basic ICT skills together with pastoral support to migrants on Job Centre-funded program.

General and specialist teaching in secondary schools in Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

General and specialist teaching in secondary schools in Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

General, technical, and commercial English teaching, and German to English translation, to adults.

Taught English (EFL) and basic computer (word-processing and spreadsheet) skills to visiting overseas students.

Responsible for purchasing and stock control in specialist clothing (body armour) manufacturer.

Supervised sales desk operation and stock control. Based in England but with customers and stock in northern Europe, a first for Philips.Piloted sales order processing software (TOLAS)

Export sales, technical support, and administration for photographic equipment manufacturer and reseller.

Customer service, technical support, product testing and demonstrations.

Timely collection and delivery of packages.

Studio assistant, printer, and technician in photographic equipment and chemicals manufacturer.