David Brown
English Second Language Teacher/Content Designer at The University of Auckland English Language Academy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning
Manukau Institute of TechnologyDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
BA with Honours
University of Waikato -
CertELT
Wintec -
DELTA
University of Cambridge
Experience
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The University of Auckland English Language Academy
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New Zealand
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher/Content Designer
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Jan 2017 - Present
Responsibilities: • Deliver English for Academic Purposes (EAP), General English (GE) and IELTS courses at every level • Develop, update, and maintain EAP, General English and IELTS courses (paper and online resources) • Modify and transfer existing offline courses to new online LMS (Canvas) • Create, evaluate, and update formal course assessments • Facilitate and collaborate on the delivery of courses as team leader across a range of levels • Conduct International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Speaking examinations Achievements: • Received consistently high feedback in student surveys for both in person, hybrid and online lessons • Successfully migrated existing paper-based materials for online courses during lockdown under time pressure • Developed course materials and assessments for paper and digital based EAP and GE courses • Developed a framework to create, appraise and update formal pathway assessments in accordance with specific course learning outcomes and best practice • Led design and implementation of online, self-access course/materials for PD of existing staff • Developed and delivered internal professional development workshops to colleagues • Consistently delivered high quality IELTS invigilating and assessment sessions
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DynaSpeak
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New Zealand
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Language Schools
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher, Academic Coordinator
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May 2012 - Jan 2017
I assist the Director of Studies with a strong focus on the day to day running of our international student programme. This involves a range of administrative and teaching duties including: • Maintaining/developing the international student curriculum and teacher resources while supporting teachers in their delivery. • Observing teachers and giving feedback as part of the teacher appraisal team. • Conducting orientation and the placement and allocation of students within and between classes throughout their course. • Completing administrative duties for the international programme: e.g. attendance reports, teaching class rosters, student forecasts. • Conducting student counselling, needs analysis and handling student grievances. • Teaching international students in the (B2) upper-intermediate General English or EAP classes. Relief teaching a variety of different classes from Elementary to upper-Intermediate. • Working very closely with our Cambridge exam centre manager in running exams; I have experience as an invigilator and speaking examiner of Cambridge main suite exams, the Occupational English Test (OET), as well as being a registered BULATS speaking and writing examiner. • Tutoring a number of one to one tutorials for students with special or pressing needs (exam prep, pronunciation/skills issues, and business).
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English Language Institute (ELI)
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Seoul, South Korea
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ESOL Instructor
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Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
Responsible for teaching ESL to Korean students, between the ages of eight and seventeen, with a focus on spoken and written production. Rigorous lessons prepared students for academic purposes and proficiency exams in order to enter either exclusive international schools or prestigious universities. Responsible for teaching ESL to Korean students, between the ages of eight and seventeen, with a focus on spoken and written production. Rigorous lessons prepared students for academic purposes and proficiency exams in order to enter either exclusive international schools or prestigious universities.
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James Cook Languages s.r.o.
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Czechia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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ESOL Teacher
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Jun 2008 - Feb 2010
Responsible for teaching English for Specific Purposes to a variety of professionals including but not limited to, business, marketing, and financial English. Lessons were developed with respect to student’s daily business needs. Lessons were adjusted to a variety of skill levels from pre-intermediate to advanced. Responsible for teaching English for Specific Purposes to a variety of professionals including but not limited to, business, marketing, and financial English. Lessons were developed with respect to student’s daily business needs. Lessons were adjusted to a variety of skill levels from pre-intermediate to advanced.
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Gaba Corporation
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Japan
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Academic Counselor
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Jul 2006 - Apr 2007
My focus was a mixture of client acquisition and retention and syllabus design where I was responsible for: • conducting demonstration lessons• conducting needs analysis/diagnostic testing• providing on-going student counselling and support • marketing courses, maintaining acquisition/retention reports, hitting targets• training teachers and counselors to assist me in this role. • customizing curricula to suit individual client’s/student’s needs.
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ESOL Instructor
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2006
Responsibilities in this position included developing personalized lessons to instruct students of vastly differing levels and backgrounds. I was able to meet the needs of various students by adapting lessons to their specific needs, which required a thorough knowledge of all available course texts and assessment methods used at the school.
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Waikato Institute of Education
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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ESOL Teacher
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Jul 2003 - Sep 2004
Responsible for teaching an exam preparation class (IELTS) with a New Zealand cultural component to either University or High school students of Chinese origin. I had to develop the NZ cultural component myself. Responsible for teaching an exam preparation class (IELTS) with a New Zealand cultural component to either University or High school students of Chinese origin. I had to develop the NZ cultural component myself.
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Planet English
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Hamilton, NZ
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ESOL Teacher
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Jul 2003 - Dec 2003
Responsible for teaching English to migrant children between the ages of ten and seventeen. Students were of mixed nationalities and abilities ranging from elementary to intermediate, and were preparing for enrollment into New Zealand high schools. Lessons also included a New Zealand cultural component. Responsible for teaching English to migrant children between the ages of ten and seventeen. Students were of mixed nationalities and abilities ranging from elementary to intermediate, and were preparing for enrollment into New Zealand high schools. Lessons also included a New Zealand cultural component.
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The University of Waikato
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PhilosophyTutor
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Mar 2001 - Oct 2001
Tutoring the two first year papers 'Introduction to Philosophy' and 'Intro to Logic' while completing my honours year of study. This involved marking and mentoring duties as well as leading classes. Tutoring the two first year papers 'Introduction to Philosophy' and 'Intro to Logic' while completing my honours year of study. This involved marking and mentoring duties as well as leading classes.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of Cambridge
Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELTA), ELT -
2021 - 2022
Manukau Institute of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning, Education -
2003 - 2003
Waikato Institute of Technology
Certificate in English Language Teaching (CertELT), ESOL -
1997 - 2001
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honours., Philosophy
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