September 2017 to July 2018 – Beijing Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (BJSCO)

Primary school teaching grades 3, 5 and 6. Delivering oral lessons based on the national curriculum textbook.

November 2016  to July 2017 – Tsinghua University High School

Teaching primary and junior students using a mixture of Chinese curriculum textbooks and my own materials.

June 2015 to June 2016 – Yubei Middle School

Senior one and two oral English teacher in a public high school in Chongqing, delivering oral English lessons to large classes of 60 to 70 children. This involved preparing and delivering interesting lessons based upon a text book and also my own material. I delivered 22 classes every week.

September 2013 to June 2015 – Verakin Middle School

Senior one and two oral English teacher in a public high school ..

March 2012 to September 2013 - Baff Global English

English Teacher in a training centre where I taught children and adults in classes ranging from large classes to one to one lessons. For a reference please contact

March 2012 to March 2013 - Bashu Secondary School Chongqing

Oral English Teacher in a high school in Chongqing teaching 25 senior one classes per week

June 2011 to March 2012 - Bluniverse

English teacher in a training centre, delivering English lessons mainly to kindergarten and pre-teen students at a language centre in Hefei.

June 2007 to June 2011    

Professional musician. I performed regularly and I worked as a self-employed drum set tutor and performer; work which I continue to do in China - http://i.youku.com/GoodDrums

August 2009 to June 2010

Charity fundraiser and homeless worker. My main duties were to engage the general public in conversations about charity with a view to setting up a regular contribution via direct debit. I also worked with homeless people directly and referred them to the charity. This job was undertaken to supplement my income whilst working as a musician.

2007 –  2008  BA Honours in Music Enterprise, Newcastle College/ Leeds

Metropolitan University (1^st Class)

To achieve a high level of success, I have produced detailed analysis of the process of skill acquisition in music. I have also researched specific areas of the music industry, produced a detailed business plan, and appraised my skills based upon my findings with a view to enhancing my effectiveness. This has demanded strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, research skills, and the ability to learn quickly in order to be competent and qualified to form my own conclusions based on modern consensus within new fields of expertise.

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7303 Teaching in the Life-long Learning Sector, City and Guilds

During this course I covered a basic but wide area of teaching, from lesson preparation and assessment, to practical presentation skills.  I am now qualified to teach post 16 year olds in the UK.

2005 – 2007      Foundation Degree in Popular Music, Newcastle College/ Newcastle University (Distinction)

I have analysed and perfected key elements of my performance. I studied compositional theory and practice, history and writing. I have produced an in depth study of the music business as well as relevant government legislation affecting the industry. I have gained a good, working knowledge of music technology and recording techniques.

2004 – 2005   HE Access Course (part time) Popular Music, Newcastle College

I covered a combination of marketing, media, contracts and logistics.

1992 – 1994   BTEC National Diploma in Business & Finance North Tyneside College

                        (Merit)

I have studied accounts, marketing, international trade, economics and small business management.

1990 – 1991   AS-levels Seaton Burn Community High School

Completed first year of A-levels in Economics, Communications and Art

1987 – 1990   6 GCSE’s (A-D including grade C in maths and English)

Seaton Burn Community High School, Newcastle upon Tyne