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London, England, United Kingdom

Working with great people on exciting projects

Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

Established English Zone Language Ltd. Coordinated online teaching of approx 250 students per week, provided high quality comprehensive teacher training, developed bank of online teaching aids

Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur, China

240+ students taught, ages 6-15Designed storybook classes, wrote drama performance scripts based on level and language points Wide experience with Chinese primary studentsDeep understanding of popular content: New Concept English

Shanghai City, China

Designed, commissioned and edited 30 hours of online IELTS self-study content Wrote/edited 20+ Listening and Reading full mock tests, coordinated all audio production Key role in design of online mock test room, feedback content and process by examiners for studentsCarried out online teacher training sessions with 100+ teachers from client schools around ChinaTaiwan 2014 ASIA CALL conference Presentation- Comparing online vs. face2face speaking mock test performance

Shanghai, Pudong

Responsible for delivery of comprehensive 6 level exam preparation course for online exam preparation course material for City & Guilds IESOL (International English for Speakers of Other Languages)Followed task based framework based on exam requirementsLearning framework followed identification of key language areas required for each exam task, noticing of use application and test-like activities at end of each lessonEmployed a teacher narrator to provide practical, academic and emotive support for self-study learnersWriting, editing, proofing Concept development and project coordinationAssisted with improvements in learner experience of learning platformInternationally recognised English qualification, CEFR aligned test approved by UK border agencyTeacher TrainingIntroduced the ESOL and ISESOL exams to teachers at training centres and universities in China, introduced the online exam preparation course (Also: Malaysia 2013, Saudi Arabia 2014)Conference presentation:Asia Computer Assisted Language Learning Conference, Vietnam 2012Presented initial inquiry into attempt to enhance reflective learning online through use of teacher feedback presentations incorporated into City and Guilds course

• Responsible for the delivery of empowering, high-quality adult online English language learning content, utilizing cutting-edge technology • Ensure task based framework and learning styles met• Ensure material is relevant, target language focused, and level appropriate (based on CEFR descriptors)• Recruit and manage qualified writers• Edit, write and/or proof as and when requiredAchievements:• General English: edited elementary levels for general courseware, managed writing of and edited Level Tests and Grammar presentations for all levels• Business English: edited and wrote 5 minute movies to introduce business topics (e.g. Presentations, Social Skills) filmed by professional acting and film crew in Sweden.• Special Industry English: assisted in syllabus development of 21 Special Industry English Courses each with 3 lessons/ 4-6hrs learning material (e.g. IT, Telecoms, Banking & Finance, Legal, Research, Science), requiring an adaptation in methodology and course structure, wrote/edited a large number of 5 minute movies, edited/chief edited & proofed majority of lesson material - recently released for use by numerous international companies

Provided quality teaching to Students from 20+ countries on Summer programSuccessfully Observed by British Council Acreditation InspectorsUtilized variety of methodologies, taught Elementary to Upper-Intermediate, Adults andTeenagersFollowed grammar based curriculum, taught skills based classes, co-ordinated Englishmovie creation with upper-intermediate classes

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Assisted in compiling Threats Analysis of Somalia region to assist with program planning

Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uygur, China

Motivated and led team of 10-15 teachers of multiple nationalitiesLed well regarded profession development programme: dynamic training workshops withbeneficial and concise class observation feedbackEffective Communication link between teachers team and Sales Quality teaching of all age groups and levels often with short notice and under pressure,notably City Government Transport Officials (funded by World Bank)Energetic and successful demonstration classes to assist salesManaged teaching timetable for approx. 600 students Achievements:Designed and implemented new automated scheduling system, massively improving time-efficiency and reliability of scheduleDramatic successful launch of new courses, notably Real EnglishCoordinated Summer course materials developmentDeveloped time-efficient Student report systemTaught 2 IELTS preparation classes

Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur, China

Prepared and Taught classes to the highest standardRegularly evaluated students and gave feedback

Master’S Degree, Tesol, Merit

Modules covered: Language learner, Issues in EAP, Management of LTOs, Materials Evaluation and Design Dissertation: How CLT is understood.

Postgraduate Diploma, Tesol

Included assessment of observed teaching of 5 classes in 2006

Ma, Development And Emergency Practice, Merit

Activities and Societies: DEP Film Festival, Armenia Field Trip (Nagorno Karabakh), South Africa field trip Average grade: 70%

Ba, Business Economics

Fundamentals in Micro and Marco economics, development economics, business strategy and organisational behaviour

E-Learning And Digital Culture, Merit

MOOC - exploring themes of utopian/dystopian futures, post-humanism and transhumanism, online digital media utilising networked learning.

Mooc, Online Learning

Activities and Societies: exploring informal networks through personal learning reflections on blogs (connectivism, rhizomatic learning.

Gcses, A-Levels