EDUCATION
2006–2009
Master of Education (with a major in Education Technology)
Faculty of Education, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
June/July 2002
Cambridge (UCLES) Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
International House, London, England
1997–1998
Graduate Certificate in Education (specialising in Upper Primary Years)
Faculty of Education and Continuing Studies, University of Leicester, England
1990–1994
Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology
St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, England
EMPLOYMENT
2015–2018 and 2019–2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
Omeida Language College
Yangshuo, People’s Republic of China
2018–present·conducted intensive English language training sessions
·ran culture exchange electives and workshops
·developed business English programmes of study
·oriented and mentored new overseas hire teachers
2018–2019
Foreign Teacher
Wall Street English
Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
2015–2018
·conducted standardised“Encounter”assessments
·provided feedback to students and teaching assistants
in line with level-specific proficiency benchmarks
·led English Corners, parties and promotional events
2005–2014
English as an Additional Language Teacher
and Admissions Testing Coordinator
Dulwich College Shanghai
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
2005–2014
·prepared students for the IGCSE ESL examination and
Cambridge Preliminary English Test·screened Junior and Senior School applicants
·assessed language level of students referred for support·ran language awareness workshops for class teachers
2003–2005
Primary School Teacher
Suzhou Singapore International School
Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
2003–2005
·developed curriculum documentation for English and ICT
·directed inter-school Chinese chess programme
·chaired Christmas Concert and Junior Camp committees
·organised educational excursions to local industries
2002–2003
Primary School Teacher
Shanghai Singapore International School
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
2002–2003
·developed curriculum documentation for English
·led assemblies and pastoral support initiatives
·organised Chinese chess matches with local schools
2000–2002
English as a Second Language Teacher
The New School of Collaborative Learning
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
2000–2002
·developed and implemented ESL programmes of study
·set up language exchange partnership with school in UK
·ran culture exchange workshops for local hire colleagues
1998–2000
Junior School Teacher
Rolleston Junior School
Glen Parva, Leicester, England
1998–2000
·coordinated ICT curriculum and co-curricular activities
·co-authored monthly newsletter with Year 6 students
·managed and directed end-of-year theatrical production
1994–1997
Tax Consultant
International Fiscal Services Ltd
London, England
1994–1997
·researched for and prepared reports on client meetings
·compiled and submitted tax compliance documentation
·edited newsletters and updated in-house publications
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACAMIS EAL Spring Conference
Shekou International School, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China (April 2013)
Current Trends: Theory and Practice in ELT
International House, London, England (July 2011)
East Asia Writing Project
Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong (June 2009)
Stage 2 Intermediate Course in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language
Yew Chung International School, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China (October 2008)
IGCSE Training in School-based Assessment: English as a Second Language
University of Cambridge International Examinations (March 2008)
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme training workshops (Introductory I and II)
Suzhou Singapore International School, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China (October 2004, May 2005)
ESL in the Mainstream Tutor Training
Australian International School, Bali, Indonesia (June/July 2004)
