- 2010 Cambridge Assessment Project Management
- 2010 Spearhead Training Management Skills
- 2009 University of Cambridge Certificate in Assessment
- 2006-2007 Nottingham Trent University P.G.C.E Post Compulsory Education
- August 2004 International House, Prague CELTA (Pass A)
- 2003-2005 Leeds University M.ed. ESOL
- 1995-1999 Leeds University B.A. French & Media
Working History
* ASSESSMENT MANAGER, CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT
: 2009-PRESENT
: Main duties include;
• Coordinating the production of Cambridge ESOL exams
• Managing the recruitment and induction of examiners
• Maintaining valid and reliable tests
• Line management
• Liaising with ESOL professionals to assure test specifications are met
* INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPER, WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
: 2007-2009
: Main duties included;
• Coordinating the recruitment of international students
• Building strategic international relationships to promote the college
• Establishing / maintaining links with employers to sell and coordinate training
• Coordinating the development of innovative courses to meet varied needs
* ESOL MANAGER/ TUTOR, WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
: 2005-2007
: Main duties included;
• Managing ESOL teachers and students in a thriving and fast growing department
• Planning provision in accordance with government priorities
• Organising and hosting marketing events
• Teaching 700 hours per year to students aged 16+
• Teacher training
* ESOL FACILITATOR, WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
: 2005-2009
: While at West Nottinghamshire College, I also worked sessionally for BKSB as ESOL facilitator. In that role, I wrote, designed, developed and trialled an interactive ESOL Initial Assessment and Diagnostic tool at different levels. I also travelled the UK extensively to promote products. These resources are used in many UK colleges and also worldwide.
* HEAD ENGLISH TEACHER, HESS EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATION, TAIWAN
: 1999-2005
: Main duties included;
• Managing English teachers: induction / appraisal / mentoring / observations
• Teaching English to students aged 3-16
• Developing curricula and teaching materials
Personal Introduction
# Published Works
- The below are all my original works which were published in Taiwan for the Hess Educational Organisation and sold island-wide.
• Express Yourself: a short course book to improve public speaking
• Talk to Me: a short course book aimed at improving fluency
• Kenny the Nice Troll: a YL reader
• Tell Me More: a follow up to Talk to Me
• Fun with Grammar: a grammar book for teenagers
# Industry Awards
* West Nottinghamshire College
:2008
: Star Award: Outstanding Customer Service
* West Nottinghamshire College
: 2007
: Star Award: Outstanding Support to Students
* West Nottinghamshire College
: 2006
: Star Award: Outstanding Support to Students
* Hess,Taiwan
: 2005
: Excellent Head Teacher Award
* Hess,Taiwan
: 2004
: Excellent Head Teacher Award
* Hess,Taiwan
: 2003 - 2000
: Excellent Teacher Award
# Skills
• Basic spoken Mandarin Chinese | Advanced Spoken & Written French
• Proficient in IT packages (MS Office | iWorks)
• Cultural competence: developed through working and living overseas
• Communication: developed through working in strategic cross-organisation roles