Experience

English Evolution Learning

• Spain
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Training Consultant

  • May 2020 - Present

  English Evolution deliver tailored English language training to both business professionals and individual private students. For professional clients, English lessons typically focus on topical aspects of their respective industries and focus on skills such as giving presentations, effective engagement in meetings and language for negotiation. The focus for students is to improve confidence, develop fluency and grammatical accuracy, and build on their knowledge of vocabulary related to their respective industries and the fast moving world of business. Working with individuals and small groups, I help them to find strategies to improve on their current knowledge and eradicate repetitive errors. I also prepare students for IELTS and Cambridge exams and provide materials, content and course structure as well as blended learning through the www.englishevolutionlearning.com website.



CIS - The College for International Studies

• Spain
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Academic English Professor

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

  As an independent contracted teacher, I designed the syllabi and delivered academic English writing courses as well as the Writing for Media course to predominantly Spanish and Latin American pre-university students at CIS, which is Endicott University's Madrid campus. As an independent contracted teacher, I designed the syllabi and delivered academic English writing courses as well as the Writing for Media course to predominantly Spanish and Latin American pre-university students at CIS, which is Endicott University's Madrid campus.



The University of Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-sessional EAP Tutor

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

  The pre-sessional course at the University of Manchester is one of the largest pre-sessional programmes in the UK, attracting some of the best students from all over the world. As a one of the team of EAP tutors on the course, my role is prepare and deliver classes, develop the students' language, academic writing, and the skills they will need to progress successfully onto their degree programmes. The pre-sessional course at the University of Manchester is one of the largest pre-sessional programmes in the UK, attracting some of the best students from all over the world. As a one of the team of EAP tutors on the course, my role is prepare and deliver classes, develop the students' language, academic writing, and the skills they will need to progress successfully onto their degree programmes.



Mission English

• India

• English Language Teacher

  • May 2015 - Oct 2020

  Mission English specialise in preparing military and security services in Spain for the NATO STANNAG 6001 SLP English exam. They also provide Cambridge and IELTS preparation courses for adults and postgraduate students. Classes focus on writing, grammar and speaking with a high emphasis on linguistic accuracy and fluency at professional level. I delivered intensive and semi-intensive classroom and 1-to-1 sessions. Clients included: Dirección de Ensenanza Naval (DIENA), Ministerio de Defensa (Madrid).



The Green Monkey Franchises - Formación en idiomas y tecnología

• Spain
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior English Language Teacher

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

  I was responsible for the development and delivery of a range of Cambridge preparation classes (KET, PET, CAE) in the evenings to teenagers, young learners and adults. I was responsible for the development and delivery of a range of Cambridge preparation classes (KET, PET, CAE) in the evenings to teenagers, young learners and adults.



University for the Creative Arts

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-sessional EAP Tutor

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

  The UCA is the UK's leading university for the creative industries and each year it receives talented students from across Asia to study on their BA and MA courses. The role of Pre-sessional EAP tutors is to improve student's IELTS English levels in speaking and writing in preparation for undertaking courses in their respective disciplines. The role involves developing and preparing material and delivering lectures that develop critical thinking and engagement in cultural and creative discussion, as well as raise academic English skills for essays, proposals and presentations to a level that is suitable for successfully producing high level academic work.



ZAUMA INCLUSIÓN Y DIVERSIDAD

• Spain
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Teacher

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  I was contracted by Zauma and worked at Havas Media for 3 years where I helped employees consolidate and improve their English for engaging with English speaking clients and partners. Students included account managers, IT and data personnel. I was contracted by Zauma and worked at Havas Media for 3 years where I helped employees consolidate and improve their English for engaging with English speaking clients and partners. Students included account managers, IT and data personnel.



The English Project

• Spain
• Technology, Information and Internet

• English Language Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  The English Project is an English language academy where I taught Cambridge exam preparation, general English and EAP to children, adults and post-graduate students. The English Project is an English language academy where I taught Cambridge exam preparation, general English and EAP to children, adults and post-graduate students.



Vaughan Systems

• Spain
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• English Language Teacher

  • May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Vaughan Systems provide a specialised English language teaching system to business professionals throughout Spain. They are the largest English language teaching provider in Spain and their particular method of speaking and listening tuition are often the favoured method of learning for high calibre business professionals who want to improve their English fluency quickly. During my time with Vaughan I worked at Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Madrid) and Elecnor (Madrid). Vaughan Systems provide a specialised English language teaching system to business professionals throughout Spain. They are the largest English language teaching provider in Spain and their particular method of speaking and listening tuition are often the favoured method of learning for high calibre business professionals who want to improve their English fluency quickly. During my time with Vaughan I worked at Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Madrid) and Elecnor (Madrid).



The Essential English Centre

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Teacher

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  I worked as a freelance teacher for Essential English in 2014 and 2015 during which time they were awarded British Council accreditation. They are a private language school based in the centre of Manchester that provides a variety of English language courses for adult students. I returned to Essential English in the summer of 2015 to develop and deliver their first junior summer school course, which was a great success. I worked as a freelance teacher for Essential English in 2014 and 2015 during which time they were awarded British Council accreditation. They are a private language school based in the centre of Manchester that provides a variety of English language courses for adult students. I returned to Essential English in the summer of 2015 to develop and deliver their first junior summer school course, which was a great success.



LAL Language Centres

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  I worked at LAL Language Centre's summer schools at St. Mary's in Twickenham in 2013, and two years later at St. Swithun's in Winchester. As part of a team working with over 350 children from all over the world, aged between 11 and 17 and with a wide range of speaking abilities, my role as a teacher was to assess and deliver English lessons. I also developed creative projects that focused on fun and participation and were aimed at supporting the students language practice. Working with a large team of staff at the school, students from as wide a range of countries as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Spain and Saudi Arabia, I also led and participated in excursions around London and daily activities.



EF English First

• Switzerland
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Language Teacher and Educational Consultant

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  In my role as English language teacher in the EF School in Jakarta I taught across the full range of levels from A1 to C1. Lessons took place in state of the art classrooms using a unique system developed by EF. As Educational Consultant I gave support and guidance to Indonesian non-native English language teachers, developed learning materials for classes and level tested students for course placement. The bespoke learning material developed by EF is continually updated to use topics and contexts that reflect contemporary life and culture. There is also a strong emphasis on business English themes.



Manchester International College

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ESOL & Citizenship Project Director of Studies

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  I designed, implemented and delivered ESOL and citizenship programs of study for adult learners. I was the lead tutor and assessor for learners completing ESOL (Pearson Edexcel) qualifications up to Entry 3. My role involved conducting all placement assessments and creating a scheme of work for the centre that implemented the required elements for citizenship tests. I created language learning materials and also designed and created the structure and resources for learners preparing for citizenship applications.



Manchester City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adult ESOL Tutor

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

  I worked for the Manchester Adult Education Service where I was a full time English language teacher for adult ESOL students. I taught across all levels of English learners, helping students from pre-entry to Level 1 develop their English skills and gain accreditation (Skills for Life, Trinity, OCR). I was also responsible for creating materials and conducting OCR examinations. I worked for the Manchester Adult Education Service where I was a full time English language teacher for adult ESOL students. I taught across all levels of English learners, helping students from pre-entry to Level 1 develop their English skills and gain accreditation (Skills for Life, Trinity, OCR). I was also responsible for creating materials and conducting OCR examinations.



The Salford Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  As the Education Coordinator for the ADAPT Project, my role was to develop, deliver and assess NOCN (National Open College Network) courses for young people aged 15-25 who had previously served a custodial sentence. The courses used film production as a focus of the training. As part of my role I also mentored and supported clients, helping them to create personal progress plans in order to pursue work and training and support them in their personal development. As the Education Coordinator for the ADAPT Project, my role was to develop, deliver and assess NOCN (National Open College Network) courses for young people aged 15-25 who had previously served a custodial sentence. The courses used film production as a focus of the training. As part of my role I also mentored and supported clients, helping them to create personal progress plans in order to pursue work and training and support them in their personal development.



Ashton Sixth Form College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee FE Teacher (Part Time)

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  I spent my teacher training at Ashton Sixth Form College teaching 2nd year BTEC Diploma drama students and adult ESOL classes. I spent my teacher training at Ashton Sixth Form College teaching 2nd year BTEC Diploma drama students and adult ESOL classes.



Waterside Arts

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Immerse Project Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2011

  The Immerse Project was based in the Waterside Arts Centre. The aim was to develop, promote and support performing arts activities for young people in Trafford. I ran the project successfully for 5 years in which time I set up the Junior Drama Drop-in and Immerse Young Actors Youth Theatre Group. The young people staged over a dozen performances and involved themselves with projects with BBC Blast, Battersea Arts Centre, Contact Theatre and Gorse Hill Studios. The Immerse Project was based in the Waterside Arts Centre. The aim was to develop, promote and support performing arts activities for young people in Trafford. I ran the project successfully for 5 years in which time I set up the Junior Drama Drop-in and Immerse Young Actors Youth Theatre Group. The young people staged over a dozen performances and involved themselves with projects with BBC Blast, Battersea Arts Centre, Contact Theatre and Gorse Hill Studios.



Spearfish

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2003 - May 2011

  I first worked with Spearfish as a DJ at their first Eurocultured Event in 2003. Through working in the corresponding fields of the creative industries and youth arts I was commissioned by the company to Coordinate an Activity Day for Trafford Council and coordinated the arts events for Eurocultured 2010. I first worked with Spearfish as a DJ at their first Eurocultured Event in 2003. Through working in the corresponding fields of the creative industries and youth arts I was commissioned by the company to Coordinate an Activity Day for Trafford Council and coordinated the arts events for Eurocultured 2010.



REEL MCR

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements

• Writer/Director

  • May 2003 - 2010

  REEL Mcr are a unique production company that use the process of drama and film production as a creative tool to educate, motivate and inspire under-resourced communities. Unlike other 'community' film companies, REEL Mcr use professional equipment and crew and combine experience actors with non-actors to create high quality 'mini-feature films'. Established professionals like John Henshall, Steve Hillman, Neil Bell and the late Tom Charnock have all graced the screen of a REEL Mcr premier. I have worked with REEL Mcr for almost ten years as a writer, director, workshop faciliator and actor! In that time we have produced several films together including Gas and Air, GROUNDED, Madhouse, The Lost Boy and A Wicked Trade.



Library Theatre Company Manchester

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2007

  Assistant Director to Roger Haines on the production of Tennessee Williams' 'Vieux Carré'. Assistant Director to Roger Haines on the production of Tennessee Williams' 'Vieux Carré'.



Contact Theatre

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scriptwriter / Live & Direct Participant

  • May 2001 - Oct 2007

  I worked alongside Brian Morgan on a self-initiated mentorship with the 'new' Contact Theatre Young Actors company when the theatre was rebuilt and relaunched in 2001. I went on to shadow the director through rehearsals and development of their production 'Safe' before being offered the opportunity to devise, develop and write my first piece of theatre 'Making A Killing' which featured the then untempered acting talents of Sean Cernow. I was then commissioned to develop and write a piece of theatre about Manchester, culminating in 'AHOMEMADEME' which had a staged reading in Space 2 in 2001.In 2002 I took part in the first Live and Direct Theatre Director's course after which I worked alongside director John McGrath on the production of Lemn Sissay's first play 'Storm'.In 2006 my play 'Prince', a contemporary reconstruction of 'Hamlet' was commissioned by Contact , directed by Brian Morgan and featured Sean Cernow in the title role and Felix Dexter as Clarence (Claudius). I have since directed Gorse Hill Studios' Centre Stage productions (2007/8) at Contact Theatre.



SNAP Pupil Referral Unit

• English Tutor

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

  I delivered GCSE English for a full academic year to KS4 learners who had been excluded from mainstream education. My role was to prepare the students for successful completion of their GCSE examinations. In addition I also supported other teachers sessions and delivered the art and careers classes. I delivered GCSE English for a full academic year to KS4 learners who had been excluded from mainstream education. My role was to prepare the students for successful completion of their GCSE examinations. In addition I also supported other teachers sessions and delivered the art and careers classes.



BBC Radio

• United Kingdom

• Scriptwriter

  • 2006 - 2006

  In 2005 I was selected to take part in the BBC Sparks scheme for emerging writers. I was later commissioned to write a piece for The Wire on Radio 3. 'Dj's, Doormen & Dealers' was produced and directed by Melanie Harris and aired in November 2006 In 2005 I was selected to take part in the BBC Sparks scheme for emerging writers. I was later commissioned to write a piece for The Wire on Radio 3. 'Dj's, Doormen & Dealers' was produced and directed by Melanie Harris and aired in November 2006



DXN Magazine

• Editorial Board member

  • 2005 - 2006

  Whilst editorial board member I was principally part of the decision making process with regard to the design of the magazine. I also contributed written content and engaged in the overall direction of the magazine. Whilst editorial board member I was principally part of the decision making process with regard to the design of the magazine. I also contributed written content and engaged in the overall direction of the magazine.



Zion Arts Centre

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers

• Front of House Manager

  • 2002 - 2006



Ringspun Inc

• Freelance Designer

  • 2001 - 2003

  I was commissioned by the then fledgling clothing company to design a range of t-shirt designs incorporating popular iconographic people from history. From this brief I devised and developed a the Ringspun 'All Star' range, which featured iconic images of people like Che Guevara, Bob Marley and Elvis and developed them into a range of football shirt designs. The t-shirt designs were an instant success all over the world and helped to catapult Ringspun into the global brand it is today. I was commissioned by the then fledgling clothing company to design a range of t-shirt designs incorporating popular iconographic people from history. From this brief I devised and developed a the Ringspun 'All Star' range, which featured iconic images of people like Che Guevara, Bob Marley and Elvis and developed them into a range of football shirt designs. The t-shirt designs were an instant success all over the world and helped to catapult Ringspun into the global brand it is today.



Futuresonic

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Promotion

  • 2002 - 2002