English national with 12 years ESL teaching experience across all age groups, with BA (hons) + PGCE-i (Nottingham University). Looking to work in a reputable Chinese School or International School in the cities of Haikou or Shenzen at Primary level (ages 8-12) or university level. Large experience teaching all aspects of English Language as well as various other specialist courses across the business sector.

I am married with two young children and would look for some incentive such as free housing and / or tuition for my children. Expected salary of approximately 20,000 Yuan per month.

Work Experience

August ‘16 – Present English Instructor, BA English Program, Lampang Rajaphat University
• Teaching BA/B.Ed students in Contemporary Literature, General English Education
• Create engaging 16 week course, administer all tests, teach all classes

March ‘12 – August ‘16 Prathom 6, Mini English Program, Anuban Lampang, Thailand

• Native English speaker in the region’s top primary school (“king’s School” Award winner 2013 & 2014) responsible for teaching 5 core curriculum subjects in English: English Language, Math, Science, Health, and Art.
• Creation of 13 weekly interactive and interesting 1 hour long lessons every week utilizing every resource available including textbooks, workbooks, internet, Starboard, worksheets, songs and games

Additional Non-Teaching Achievements
• Organization of Christmas Show, English Language Camps, to Chiang Mai and Singapore.
• Organization of a 72 hour English language course for 120 Thai teachers based on CEFR A1 and B1
• Key speaker & representative for the MEP at regional skills contests, speech competitions, King’s School presentations.

May ‘11 – March ‘12 Primary School English Language Teacher, Prachawit School, Lampang, Thailand
• Taught grades P.1 and P.4 in English Communication

March ‘09 – March ‘11 Business English Teacher, Lampang College of Commerce & Technology, Lampang
• 20 hours per week teaching English language and a variety of business courses to students aged 14 – 22.
• Additional roles/responsibilities include animating the language corner, inter school skills contests (judged Speech Contest at Lampang Rajaphat University) training LCCT students and hosting events such as general quiz, spelling bee, speech), animating student language camps, attending weekly staff meetings.

May ‘06 – March’ 07 Business English Teacher, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Rajaphat University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
• 1st year BA English Listening & Speaking
• 4th year BA English Business Communication
• 2nd year B.Ed English for Communication

May ‘04 – February ‘06 English Language Teacher, English Program, Bunyawat School, Lampang

Education

April 2016 – May 2017 University of Nottingham (UK)

PGCE-i (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) : DISTINCTION
60 of the 180 credits required for MA (Education)

Units studied: Educational Contexts, Understanding Learning, Approaches to Teaching, Investigating Student Understanding

September 93 – June 97 University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, Hull, England

BA (Hons) European Business Studies & French; Upper Second Class Honours (2.1)

(Certified Degree and Transcripts available)

September 95 - June 96 IUT Avignon, France

DUT Techniques de Commercialisation

(3rd year 'sandwich course' at French Business School)

Skill Set

• A ‘modern teacher’ using all means of teaching resources available: Internet (videos, songs, documentaries) as well as for research purposes and making work sheets.
• IT skilled – both software and hardware. Can make games and quizzes using PP as well as make complex excel spreadsheets for grading and reporting purposes.
• Always involved in extracurricular activities, such as English camps, conversation classes, skills contests, seminars, English courses for Thai teachers
• Management experience - know how to get the best out of people, positive encouragement as well as honest and direct feedback learnt from training at Decathlon (retailer) – importance of one on one meetings as well as team meetings to define clear lines of responsibilities and expectations.
• Ability to make excellent professional relationships – as a recruiter, had to be tenacious and professional, have professional manner and appearance.
• Dedication and hard work – having come from a retail management background, I have a strong work ethic and a hardened commercial mind-set, for example, I have not taken a sick day in over 18 months. I also pride myself on my time keeping and professional appearance.