Kingdom.

Celta training completed on 31^st January 2014 and a pass achieved.

Global English, On-line TESOL course.

Teaching English Grammar (20 hours),18^th November 2013, Grade B.

Liverpool University, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom.

BA Honors Degree in History (2:2), start date: September 1989. End date July 1992.

Southmoor School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

3 A-levels, start date September 1986.End date August 1988.

History Grade B

Business Studies Grade B

Communication Studies Grade E

EXPERIENCE

International House, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Four week intensive Celta course from January 6^th 2014 to 31^st January. Completed 6 hours of observed classroom teaching(5-13 students) at Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate levels.

Completed nine lesson plans and four language analysis sheets. The lessons were aimed at increasing students’ receptive and productive skills as well as language construction.

Completed six hours of experienced teacher observation and competed feedback.

Completed four assignments aimed at increasing my knowledge of the language and the framework for teaching it to students.

EF School,2F,A Block Meidongguoji Building,Guang’an Street,Shijiazhuang.

Teaching in China for fourteen weeks completing twenty hours of teaching per week. The students’ were predominantly aged 5-11 but I did have 4 hours of teaching Adult and High School students.

The experience of actual teaching was invaluable. Lesson planning and exra-curricular duties to promote the school were part of my working week.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

East China University of Technology, No 418 Guanglan Avenue, Nanchang Economic&Technological Development Zone, Jiangxi Province, PRC.

September 2016-Present.

Teaching oral English classes to University students and promoting active involvement with out of hours activities. Currently I am teaching post-graduate students and also some sophomore students.

     PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

    Zunyi No.4 High School, No.6 Taoli Road, Xinpu Town, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province.

September 2015-Present.

Teaching oral English classes to High School students and providing  rewarding cultural classes.

Panzhihua No.3 Senior High School, 1 Xue Yuan Road, Bingcaogang, East District, Panzhihua City, Sichuan.

September 2014-June 2015.

Teaching Grade 1 and 2 students in a public High School in Panzhihua. Lesson plans structured to improve Oral English, concentrating on speaking and listening skills. As well as delivering interesting cultural lessons I have also been involved in many social activities within the school and the city.

Waitrose Supermarket(John Lewis Partnership).

Section Manager Fresh Foods July 2004-October 2013.

Responsible for planning and administering staff training and development to ensure increased success.

Built rapport with customers due to heightened empathy and respect. Always followed-up customer requests and needs.

Excellent time-management skills utilized so always prepared and able to inspire and motivate my staff.

Supported and encourage other management projects offering advice and analysis.

uperdrug Stores plc.

Store Manager October 1998-June 2004.

Manager of a busy high street health and beauty store.

H.Samuels (jewellers).

Store Manager November 1992-September 1998.

INTERESTS

Enjoy reading, writing and listening to music. Also enjoy photography and architecture.

Play and watch diverse sports including football and tennis. Keen on fitness and well-being.