Related Qualifications:
ITTT TEFL Certificate
(Pass Grade A)
Internationally recognised TEFL certificate course, with a practical emphasis on teaching skills, language awareness, phonology and classroom management.
Sports Leader Award
IOSH Health and safety trainer
First Aid Certificate
Teaching Business English Certificate (Awaiting results)

Interests and activities:
Black Belt in Tae kwon-do, Rugby, Football, Tennis, Swimming, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chess, Reading, Skiing,
With a Degree in Philosophy and an avid interest in Politics I am part of discussion groups and greatly enjoy initiating and taking part in discussions and debates. I am also a member of local reading groups where we frequently discuss literature.
Currently I play rugby for Wellingborough RFC
Languages: GCSE French Basic German and Spanish.
Additional skills: Full, clean driving license. Computer literate.

Employment:

September 2011 – Present. - Haikou Union English Kindergarten. Creating and enhancing the school's curriculum, working as a team with the Chinese teachers to deliver an enjoyable and thorough lesson.

October 2010 – July 2011. - PlayABC, Pudong, Shanghai, China, English Teacher for Children aged 1 – 10 years old. Teaching reading, writing, and oral English.

August 2009 – July 2010 - Eden Industries, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, Project Services Administrator. Project support for developing new shop fittings and layouts.

June 2009 – July 2009 - Short term Contract - System Training, Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, Thailand, English, Science and Maths tutor for summer school.

March 2009 – May 2009 - Fun Language International, Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, English and Business English teacher. Teaching adults during school term break.

May 2008 - May 2009 - Fun Language International, Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, Thailand, English teacher working with ages 3-18. Teaching grammar, vocabulary, fluency using traditional teaching methods as well as in-class games/activities/role play and other kinaesthetic aids and realia.

May 2006 – 2008 Dawson Books, Foxhills house, Rushden, Researcher and Bibliographer. I was also a Health and Safety Officer, and Qualified Manual Handling and Safety Trainer for Dawson Books. Giving weekly instructional presentations to management and workforce.

Jun- Oct 2004– Mortgage Advisor - Nationwide Building Society, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton (summer job)

2000– 2003 Youth Activity Leader Victoria Volunteer Centre, Knox Road, Wellingborough – (summer job while studying at University)