PROFILE
I am a self-confident person who relishes new challenges. I love to travel and meet new people. I work well in sociable environments and I thrive off entertaining and having fun. In contrast I can apply my mind to critical thinking tasks with precision and focus. I am friendly, determined and strong willed; priding myself upon unconquerable willpower.
QUALIFICATIONS
2015- 2016 MA TESOL, Sheffield Hallam University
2014-2015 PG Diploma in TESOL, Sheffield Hallam University
2012-2013 PG Cert. in TESOL, Sheffield Hallam University
2003-2005 Vocational Business High School (Birmingham City)
1998-2003 De Ferrers Specialist Technology College, Burton
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014- 2015:
MELODIES INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN, BANGKOK, THAILAND
ESL COORDINATOR
• Teach ESL to Japanese learners in an Early years setting (Nursery- K3)
• Introduced new-to-the-school English literacy initiatives, such as: Phonics teaching + assessments (training provided), Created a school reading corner/area, Created school affordances in English (to promote English around the school), Summer reading challenge and Secret Santa English book swap (to promote reading at home), Introduced International book week, Poetry day (+ popular authors/ Free voluntary reading [FVR]) Submitted plan for extra English tuition classes to aid English development/ create extra revenue for the school.
• Presented the Annual Thai Loy Krathong festival, Christmas and Sports day events.
• Training: McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) ‘Teaching techniques to motivate young learners’
2011- 2014
AMNUAY SILPA BI-LINGUAL SCHOOL (BRITISH CURRICULUM THINKING SCHOOL), BANKOK, THAILAND
FOUNDATION PHASEEAL
• Teaching Phonics in accordance with the British Curriculum (Letters and Sounds), including regular assessment.
• Training received; Creative thinking, Critical thinking, Letters and sounds (U.K) (Phonics), Thinking tools, Small world play, Outdoor learning, Teaching English through songs and rhymes, I.C.T (Inc. Bee-Bot/Tuff cam, i-pad).
• External training: ‘P4C’ (Philosophy for children, SAPERE), and ‘Scholastic Phonics’ (Scholastic), ‘EAL for the non- specialist (Dragonfly)’.
• Co-organised Parent phonics workshops; creating awareness of the importance of phonics and reading at home, educating parents on how to implement phonics at home effectively.
• Creating and organizing a classroom portfolio, showcasing work carried out in the EAL support programme.
• Performance management target setting and reviews held by mentor to maintain a high standard of teaching, and assist with professional development.
Experience includes 6 months ‘cover’ work in Nursery One/ K1 (EYKS1), following the British curriculum and associated Early years themes. Duties included:
o Introducing Phonics
o Small world play
o Fine/ large motor skills development
o Outdoor play/ P.E
o Developing Senses
2009- 2011
PRANGTHIP KINDERGARTEN, BANGKOK
HOMEROOM ENGLISH TEACHER
• Regulating and managing a homeroom class of students, introducing daily routine and facilitating in large and fine motor skills development.
• Assisting in managing curriculum and study courses for the students’ development.
• Introducing new study patterns among the students to develop their interest, incorporating lots of fun filled activities.
• Regularly observed to maintain the highest standard of teaching.
2009- 2012
GO INTERNATIONAL WITH CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY
ENGLISH TEACHER (EFL)
• Teaching English to students ranging from 6 years old- adults.
• Graduated from Go International with Chulalongkorn’s intense 2 month training programme.
• Further training provided including; video lesson exhibitions, classroom management, teaching writing, using resources, corporate teacher training and games exchanges.
• Regularly observed to maintain the highest standard of teaching.
(Observation outcomes and analysis will be provided at interview)
MISCELLANEOUS
I have also gained valuable experience teaching privately, ranging from kindergarten- adults.
A passion of mine is travelling. I have travelled extensively in Europe and Asia, and I now look forward to gaining further travel experiences and enjoying different cultures.
Volunteer/ Charity work: I am true believer in helping the less fortunate, and have recently taken part in a volunteer project for “Habitat for Humanity” in Krabi, Thailand. It was a thoroughly overwhelming experience, yet undeniably rewarding. I have previously worked with several charities across Thailand and Myanmar, which has provided the opportunity to help support good causes. It is something I am interested in and I would be keen to build new connections between schools and charities.
Computer Skills: I am familiar with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS-X and Network Services. I am well experienced with Internet Applications, and I have Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office. I have gained experience and received training on Promethean interactive whiteboards/ and the ActivInspire software. I am also a proficient user of an ipad and have received training on incorporating the use of ipads in the classroom.
Certificates: MA TESOL, PG Diploma in TESOL, PG Cert in TESOL, TEFL Intercontinental Certificate. (Documents certified by the British Embassy, Bangkok) . + Police clearance check (2014, and 2015 Thailand)
(References will be provided at interview)
