August 2013 – Present

English Language Assistant (ELA), 天津第三中Tianjin, China – British Council

 Presented informative classes about Britain and British Culture to students for whom English is second language

 Adapted presentation styles to suit the capabilities of the students

 Engaged students with fun, energetic and active English lessons using a variety of different teaching techniques

 Managed and prioritised multiple responsibilities whilst adjusting to a wholly different culture and environment

 Tutored privately to some students

June 2013- August 2013

Social Programme Organiser – International House Newcastle

 Lead up to 120 young people during the summer on various activities, excursions and extra-curricular activities

 Communicated and managed relationships with colleagues, management, students, parents, host families and local businesses on a daily basis

 Managed the Young Learner Social Programme budget and ensured accounts were correct

September 2011 – May 2013

Commercial Staff Supervisor – Newcastle University Student Union

 Supervised a team of up to 30 staff, delegated tasks and provided ongoing training

 Promoted to this role due to my hard-working team spirit, natural communication skills and desire to progress

 Pitched ideas to management and marketing regularly

Summer 2012

Teaching Assistant and Camp Counsellor, Yale University – Summer Institute for the Gifted

 Assisted in the provision of high quality academic content

 Recorded the quality of the education and provided feedback to management

 Supervised, on average, 10 students 24 hours a day in a residential environment

 Organised and prepared extra-curricular activities daily

 2010 – 2013:

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

BA (Hons), History - First

2008 – 2010:

Scarborough Sixth Form College

A Levels: Philosophy and Ethics (A*); Law (A); History (B) AS Levels: Business Studies (C); General Studies (B); Extended Project (C)

2003 – 2008:

Raincliffe School, Scarborough

10 GCSEs at grades A-B including English, Maths and Science