James Hadfield
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Experience
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EF English Courses
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Spain
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jul 2022 - Present
o Revised & updated the EF syllabus, resulting in a cohesive curriculum that meets the standards for Qualifications Framework accreditation & Continuing Education Fund registration.o Developed & implemented a custom oral placement test for evaluating students' communicative competence.o Collaborated with internal & external stakeholders to address program- level issues & ensure alignment with the overall course offering.o Coordinated activities to support staff in the implementation and administration of program objectives such as building a comprehensive student reading list for each course A1 to B2. Show less
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Nov 2018 - Present
I taught students aged 16 and over, with a focus on communicative language teaching.o Awarded “EF Hong Kong Star Teacher 2022”, with proven track record of designing & delivering engaging, interactive & curriculum-aligned lessons.o Founded & implemented our Extensive Reading Initiative, fostering a cross-centre extracurricular reading culture among students.o Designed a Student Profiling System via MS Excel, which enhanced my classroom differentiation & facilitated personalised student support.o Mentored junior staff & coached students on how to achieve their language learning goals, e.g., passing official language exams (IELTS, TOIEC etc.). Show less
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EF International Language Campuses
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Academic Manager
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
I managed a summer-long “pop-up” school for juniors (ages 7-13). o Directed & delivered regular teacher briefings & trainings throughout summer period, facilitating teacher coordination & collaboration. o Managed & coordinated the onboarding, training & professional development of a high volume of short-term contract teachers, ensuring a smooth, efficient transition for all parties. o Achieved an average Net Promoter Score of 4.6 from a sample of 800 students, demonstrating a high level of satisfaction with the administration & management of the school. Show less
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EF English First
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Teacher
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
I was a full-time English Teacher at EF Zhulebino, Moscow. With the wealth of talent and experience on site, this role has not only been opportunity to learn and to develop as a teacher. It is was an exciting first look at EF worldwide operations. My key responsibilities are to: • Teaching English using the EF course and methodology; • Preparing students for international standard English exams (e.g. Cambridge CAE); • Ensuring administrative records on students and the course are maintained; • Evaluating student progress and providing ongoing guidance for improvement to students. Show less
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EF International Language Campuses
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
I worked in a Senior Staff role in the Brighton residence of EF. This role enabled me to gain vital managerial experience and has given me a clear insight into how an EF residence should be organised and run. My key responsibilities were: • Answering student queries and tending with student welfare issues• Providing information regarding activities and excursions • Administration support using Elektra • Leading weekend excursions and activities• Providing general support and assistance to the Senior Staff team Show less
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
For a total of 3 weeks, I was teaching using the EF Methodology. I was responsible for planning classes, registering students and running weekend excursions amongst other things.
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British Council
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Auxiliar de Conversación (Language Assistant)
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
My day-to-day work is within a local primary school assisting children between ages 4-11 years. My key responsibilities were: • Building rapport with local teachers and pupils to create a conducive environment in which to develop English skills; • Assisting in a variety of classes not limited to English, where I can provide a new cultural perspective; • Working in tandem with teachers to provide pupils with new interactive learning activities; and • Providing one-to-one assistance to pupils during class in regard to understanding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Show less
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EF International Language Campuses
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Local Leader
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
I held this seasonal position in one of EF's own summer residential camps, working an intensive work schedule and living on-site. As a Local Leader: • Planned, prepared and delivered the EF academic programme through structured and interactive lesson; • Lead small and large groups students on excursions, planning tailor-made routes and activities that best suited their preferences; • Monitored and consistently provided accurate records for managers regarding attendance, lessons and activities schedules; • Worked together with my colleagues and managers to ensure student satisfaction; and • Thrived within an intense and ever-changing work schedule. Show less
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McDonald's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Member
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
I primarily worked part-time in tandem with my university studies (evenings, weekends and holidays). As a Crew Member my duties were to: • Uphold company standards and procedures in a variety of roles (Customer Care, Cashier and Food Preparation); • Deliver high quality customer service, swiftly and efficiently; • Ensure the work environment is kept consistently clean and hygienic in all areas (storage, preparation and delivery). My achievements have been in the area of customer service where I am often praised for my efforts by my managers. Show less
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Yoko Garra Rufa Fish Spa
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Bolton, United Kingdom
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Supervisor
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Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
My responsibilities during my time at Yoko where to: • Open and Close the shop; • Handle payment on the till; • Ensuring a clean and safe environment for the fish and customers; • Providing friendly customer service; • Cashing up day earnings; and • Manage the store when called upon. This role was the first job where I was given a level of responsibility of this type, I was very pleased to be such a trusted member of the team within only a year. Unfortunately, the company closed down in September 2011. Show less
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Education
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University of Portsmouth
Master of Arts - MA, TESOL, Leadership and Management -
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor’s Degree, BA(Hons) Economics (Exchange) -
Bolton Sixth Form College
High School, Economics, Travel & Tourism, Business Studies, Physical Education, Computing -
Smithills School, Bolton
GCSE Qualifications, Business & Communication, Mathematics, English Language, Science, English Literature etc.