Education

Christchurch Boys High School

Completed 2005

Attained NCEA level 3 with University Entrance.

University of Canterbury

Graduated 2010

Bachelor of Arts with a double major in History and Mass Communications (Journalism)

During my time at Canterbury University I tutored other undergraduates in both history and mass communications in my spare time as an additional job.

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Attended 2011

Graduated with a Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (CELTA). This certificate is a Cambridge University qualification offered at CPIT by qualified Cambridge University tutors.

McGill University, professional development workshops.

2012 to 2013

McGill University sponsored a number of professional development workshops for its instructors in Saudi Arabia. These workshops covered:

How to teach the communicative approach.

PPP lesson planning and delivery.

DynEd and CALL lab training.

College of Applied Sciences, Oman

April 7, 2014

English Symposium

“Preparing Students for the Labor Market”

Work experience

Reading Specialist. | I Can Read, Singapore

December 2015 – July 2015

Phonics Teacher

Reading Specialist

Tutor. |Turner Learning Centre, Paris, France

September 2014 – July 2015

English Tutor

Lecturer. |Ibri College of Applied Sciences, Oman

September 2013 – July 2014

English Lecturer

Exam writer

IT and media assistant

Coordinator and English Language Trainer at Jubail Technical Institute. | McGill University School of Continuing Studies, RCJY Project Saudi Arabia

January 2012 – August 2013

DynEd trainer and CALL lab supervisor

Exam writer and administrator for online examinations.

Instructor

English Teacher / Tutor | Refugee Teaching Association of New Zealand

June 2011 – December 2011

Teacher, lesson planner

Waiter | The Twisted Hop

February 2010 – February 2011

Waiter and general duties.

Store man | Freshchoice Parklands

February 2004 – February 2010

Store man, grocery assistant customer services representative.

Teaching experience

• In Paris I was an in-house tutor for a private English school. I had to arrive punctually at each client’s house and create lessons that fit in with their age and experience.

• I have gained a lot of valuable teaching experience working in the Middle East in both Saudi Arabia and Oman. During my time there I taught all levels of students, from true beginner to upper intermediate. The challenges that Middle Eastern students posed, forced me to reevaluate some of my teaching practices, and grow as a teacher. My experiences with DynEd CALL labs, use of original materials and positive observations, led to my promotion to coordinator in Saudi Arabia. I acted as a teacher trainer, as well as co-teacher for weaker teachers. Additionally I set up, and maintained computer based testing at two campuses. The software that is involved with this is DynEd, D2L and Question Mark.

• Before I gained my CELTA, I was an English trainer for refugees and immigrants in New Zealand. This motivated me to move overseas and get my CELTA. Teaching refugees helped me develop an adaptable teaching style, as I taught a class with a wide range of abilities and varying cultural backgrounds.

• I coached Fencing at Mount Pleasant Sword Club as a volunteer for a number of years. During this time I developed different methods of teaching my students to get the best results. Whilst this is different from teaching in the class, my ability to build rapport with my students, and my confidence in teaching are very useful abilities that I have which are present in both types of work.

• During my time at the University of Canterbury I worked as a tutor in both a one-on-one capacity, and within the classroom to undergraduate students in both History and Mass Communication.

• During my training for my CELTA certificate I taught for 6 observed hours combined. For my final observed lesson I received full marks for a one hour lesson.

Life experience

During the February earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, I volunteered with St John Ambulance within the cordoned off area of the city. Despite losing my job I was still able to help with supplies and logistics within the red zone. This was a very hard time for all those involved, but I feel that it has given me a more mature outlook on life, and taught me excellent management skills.

I was a volunteer Scout Leader in Christchurch with the Mount Pleasant scout group. I did this for a number of years once I turned 21. During this time I was involved in looking after and educating children from 11 to 19 years old.

Skills

Excellent communication skills. - I am a people person and I enjoy interacting with people in a wide range of situations.

Professionalism. – I am always aware that I represent my employer at all times. I act professionally at all times toward customers and co-workers.

I deal well with stress. – Following the Christchurch earthquake I have developed a very high stress tolerance, and deal well with stressful situations, both personally and professionally.

Adaptability. – I find it easy to adapt to new situations, be it a change in living conditions, or due to personal situations.