Experience

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

• Spain
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Responsable de Innovación Docente (Head of Studies)

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Oxford Royale Academy

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Studies EFL

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019



MeetingPoint

• Director Of Studies

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  OutlineManage the day to day running of the educational side of Meetingpoint English Academy.Key responsibilities• Line manager for teaching staff: Responsible for recruiting teachers and providing them with the appropriate environment and support for them to carry out their work to the best of their ability.• Teacher training and development: Providing CPD for teachers which supports them in their careers and guarantees that the methodology and quality is standardised throughout each classroom. • Learner support: From delivering the level test and TNA, assigning the ideal course type to meet student needs and supporting them to achieve their goals through academic support and personalised discussions.• Key Account Manager for business English clients: Responsible for level testing, TNA, assigning teachers, achieving objectives. Established and maintained close relationships. • Teacher: Teaching classes on a daily basis at Primary and Secondary level, exam classes (Selectividad, First, Advanced and Proficiency, also IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC) and adult learners. • Customer service: Explaining to potential and current customers the Academy’s philosophy, creating and managing expectations and focusing on customer satisfaction.• Administration: Ensuring that documentation is complete for teachers and learners regarding all aspects of administration.



British Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Teacher

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Teacher of Young Learners and Early Years students.CAE exam preparation Teacher of Young Learners and Early Years students.CAE exam preparation



Roberston Languages, Oxford Royale Academy, British Study Centres

• Freelance English teacher & materials writer

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  • 8/2018: Designed and delivered a new course for a new summer schools run by Robertson languages. Focused on teenagers from elementary to advanced levels, including worksheets for grammar and vocabulary, skills activities, communicative activities, and activities devised for their excursions.• 7-8/2018: EFL teacher on the ORA summer course. Delivering quality classes for multi-lingual classes on an exclusive summer programme.• 9/2017-8/2018: EFL teacher in prestigious Oxford language school (BSC). Delivering classes to teens and university students. Some multi-lingual and some linked to the Ecole de Management de Normandie and French Apprenticeships.• 5/2017-7/2018: Business English trainer for a number of executives on a one-to-one basis. Delivering professional English courses in their place of work, specifically designed for their needs.



Focus On

• Director

  • May 2014 - Apr 2017

  Company director, with responsibilities for all aspects of the company. Assessor of workplace competence in Customer Service, Business Administration, Management and Functional Skills in Severn Trent Water.Key responsibilities and achievements• Ran all aspects of the contract with STW, from recruitment to course design, delivery and assessment.• Achieved a pass rate of 95%, well above the national standard.• Created strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring standards were maintained in spite of radical changes in the business environment.• Delivered engaging, personalised and motivating sessions to learners aged 16-24.



Eurospeak Language School

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance teacher trainer

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  Trainer on the Trinity cert. TESOL, 4 week intensive course. Delivering input sessions (on grammar, phonology, methodology etc), tutoring trainees, observing and feeding back on teaching practice, evaluating and grading trainees' written work. Trainer on the Trinity cert. TESOL, 4 week intensive course. Delivering input sessions (on grammar, phonology, methodology etc), tutoring trainees, observing and feeding back on teaching practice, evaluating and grading trainees' written work.



RLI

• United Kingdom
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance trainer

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Delivering business English on a one to one basis. Delivering business English on a one to one basis.



Meetingpoint Academy

• Partner, Director & Director of Studies

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2012

  General Manager of academy teaching 450 students at any one timeLine manager for 40 teachersResponsible for:RecruitmentTeacher training and developmentLevel testingCourse designSalesAdministrationAs a business skills deliverer, I have trained professionals in:Presentation skillsNegotiation techniquesInternational meetingsLegal EnglishFinancial EnglishTechnical writingAs a teacher trainer for Macmillan Training Services:Reflective Development for Teachers course in collaboration with the British CouncilTraining Language AssistantsTraining primary and secondary state school teachers in the communicative approachEnglish for the bilingual classroomAs a speaker at conferences/teachers’ daysHow to get your secondary students speaking: Given at British Council Teachers’ Day, Madrid, Sept 2011Getting the best out of our students XXIV “Autumn University” Complutense University of MadridCommunicative ideas for the secondary classroom: Association of Catholic Schools Teachers’ DayAs a teacher trainer for the Autonomous Community of Madrid (Regional Centre for Innovation and Training)Making phonetics a useful tool for communicationListening practice and resourcesPairwork and groupwork, role playingSpeaking through interesting cultural and historical itemsOral skillsUnits of work for secondary EnglishResources for the language classroomAs an EAP teacherELSA Workshop on Software Engineering and Numerics, supported academic presentations As a language trainer I have delivered specific self-designed courses on systems and skills:Grammar/Vocabulary/PronunciationReading/Writing/Listening/SpeakingAs an English teacher I have taught children from 4 years and adults, preparing:Cambridge exams (FCE/CAE/CPE)As an ESP teacher, teachingBusiness English, groups and one to one



Enterprise

• Director

  • Sep 2003 - Jul 2004

  I set up the language training department as a partner in this company. Responsible for sales, administration course design and delivery. I set up the language training department as a partner in this company. Responsible for sales, administration course design and delivery.



English Systems

• Director of Studies

  • Aug 2000 - Jul 2002

  Director of studies of a large language consultants concentrating on business English. I was line manager to over 80 teachers going to businesses around Madrid. Responsibilities included recruitment and training of the teachers, delivering high profile courses, sales and administration. Director of studies of a large language consultants concentrating on business English. I was line manager to over 80 teachers going to businesses around Madrid. Responsibilities included recruitment and training of the teachers, delivering high profile courses, sales and administration.