Headteacher & Co-owner

• Jul 2009 - Present

• Formulates overall aims and objectives for the school and policies for their implementation • Motivates, trains and disciplines staff • Meets with other education professionals and represents the school at conferences in the local community and nationwide • Ensures pupils/students' motivation • Establishes infrastructure is in place in which all members of staff and pupils/students feel they can register their opinions on serious matters and thus communicate problems • Summer English camp implementation that includes environmental literacy, drama club, reading club, arts and crafts, cooking, yoga for kids, kickboxing for kids, karaoke competitions, anti-bullying projects • Upgrades school with innovations, from teaching practices to new technologies • Resolves disciplinary issues with pupils/students • Assumes responsibility for legal matters in the day-to-day running of the school Show less

Speaking Examiner

• Mar 2020 - Present

Examiner ID: FA63AA Examiner ID: FA63AA

LanguageCert Approved Interlocutor

• Nov 2018 - Present

ESOL International Interlocutor

• Dec 2017 - Present

NOCN Qualifications NOCN Qualifications

Oral Examiner

• May 2006 - Present

Fully accredited by Ofqual as ESOL International Qualifications• Marks accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained• Submits samples to the Team Leader at designated times• Ensures milestones for marking are adhered to• Confirms all administration is completed as specified

Examination Centre Manager

• May 2006 - Present

Fully accredited by Ofqual as ESOL International Qualifications• Provides a high level of exam service in the test centre at all times and ensures candidate needs are met with understanding and respect• Reviews tests, schedules and prepares for candidates, including those that may have special needs• Signs candidates in (including verification of candidate identity) according to Pearson and candidate sign-in procedures and explains the test process to candidates and deals with other queries• Ensures the integrity and security of the tests are maintained and that they are supervised to the required standard• Compiles with all incident reporting and escalation procedures and ensures all administration is completed as specified• Adheres to all Pearson policies and procedures as noted in the formal documentation and ensures all hours are recorded and authorised within Pearson guidelines Show less

Manager

• Oct 2005 - Oct 2011

• Launched and implemented European pilot projects (Ldv, Grundtvig, Socrates2, Erasmus+) • Initiated innovative ways of managing scientific and teaching staff • Resolved student advisement issues by coordinating and scheduling • Developed and facilitated workshops related to academic, career exploration and employability skills • Launched and implemented European pilot projects (Ldv, Grundtvig, Socrates2, Erasmus+) • Initiated innovative ways of managing scientific and teaching staff • Resolved student advisement issues by coordinating and scheduling • Developed and facilitated workshops related to academic, career exploration and employability skills

ESL / EFL Teacher

• Oct 1999 - Oct 2009

Planned and delivered well-structured lessons in order to engage and motivate students Organised visits, field studies and special activities connected with the teaching of the subject Supported school in delivering the curriculum effectively Delivered a range of extra-curricular activities Achieved and maintained high standards of care and education Prepared and reviewed the school curriculum with other staff Ensured all Health & Safety policies were implemented and adhered to at all times Show less