Adam Hopes
Dongguan University of Technology

Email: ESLmaster@outlook.com
Nationality: Australian
Status: Married with 8 month old baby

OBJECTIVE

My aim is to share my knowledge of the English language and to help those who wish to learn how to communicate effectively and efficiently in a foreign language.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

International English Teacher License TESOL. Bachelor of Business Administration, Charles Sturt University.
Experienced ESL Teacher (11 years teaching in China). First Aid Certificate, St. John’s Ambulance Advanced training skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Good planning, organizing and time management skills. Excellent team building skills.

PROFESSIONAL ASSETS

Flexible and easy to adjust to different situations and cultures. Love travel, conversation, and teaching children, teenagers and adults. I have a love of history and other cultures. Easy going, get along very well with others, take pride in my work, positive, friendly, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, loyal, and keen. Quick to learn new skills. Ability to handle responsibility and work unsupervised. Enjoy exceeding expectations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dongguan University of Science and Technology

English Teacher September 2012 - Current

 Teach Oral English classes
 Curriculum development
 Testing
 Assistance with Individual student’s needs

Shandong University of Science and Technology

EAP Teacher September 2011 – August 2012

 Foundation skills for students wishing to study abroad
 IELTS preparation

Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology

American History / Foreign Etiquette / Business English September 2010 – August 2011

 American History
 Foreign Etiquette
 Business English
 Evaluations and testing
 Faculty and Administrator English coach

AOJI Education Group
DaXueCheng Oriental University City

Head Teacher, NCUK, EAP department www.ncuk.ac.uk
September 2009 – August 2010

 Head Teacher of the foundation program that prepares Chinese high school graduates for university study and day to day life in the UK. Successful completion of the course guarantees the student a place in one of the partner universities without the necessity of an IELTS examination
 Coordination and supervision of the EAP, (English for Academic Purpose), department
 Academic Writing and associated skills
 Speaking and Presentation Skills
 Reading Skills
 Listening and Note Taking Skills
 ESAP, (English for Specific Academic Purpose), to Business, Economics, Physics, and Engineering students

ZhangJiaGang Vocational Education Center

English Teacher September 2007 – August 2008

Oral English Classes and testing for TAFE College, Australia, Certificate III in English
www.tafe-australia.org

 Teach Oral English classes
 Testing
 Assistance with Individual student’s needs

Relay Education Centre

English Teacher September 2005 – August 2007

 Teach Oral English classes
 lesson preparation
 level checking
 Teaching children
 middle school & high school
 college students
 Adults
 Business English classes
 Corporate English

Xingtai Number One Middle School

English Teacher September 2004 – August 2005

 Teach Oral English classes
 Curriculum development
 Testing
 Assistance with Individual student’s needs