Assessment Group Manager

• May 2011 - Present

I am managing a team of internal and external assessment experts working on our digital multi-level adaptive test, Linguaskill. The team is also working on digital integrated learning and assessment materials for Empower, a blended course for young adults. Materials include a range of summative and formative progress and proficiency tests that assess knowledge of course materials and benchmark against the CEFR.

Head of Assessment Services, Berlin

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

As Head of Assessment Services I worked with our Berlin office providing assessment expertise and advice to a range of global customers. I worked with many clients to provide learning and assessment solutions to meet their individual needs. These included Ministries of Education, state and private schools across the region as well as corporate clients.

Senior Assessment Manager

• May 2006 - May 2011

I worked on a range of Assessment projects, including both business English and general English qualifications. I worked on digital and paper-based learning and assessment materials for children, teenagers and adults and have worked on bespoke tests for Ministries of Education and other specific customers. I worked on course and test design and have produced a range of assessment materials for both formative and summative assessment purposes.

Business Development and Recognition Manager

• Nov 1998 - May 2006

As Business Development and Recognition Manager I headed up our Research and Recognition teams, commissioning, overseeing and implementing research for Cambridge English products globally. I worked on recognition of our qualifications world-wide, setting up the Recognition database and ensuring that information on recognition was available and easily accessible, working together on this with H.E professionals and with our teams globally. I also worked on the development of Business Development strategies across a number of countries, working together with our centres and supporting them to implement the strategy effectively. Show less

Director of Studies

• Sep 1994 - Nov 1998

Responsible for management of 20+ teaching staff, business english curriculum and materials development and teacher training programme. The role included educational consultancy and the design of bespoke business skills and business english skills programmes for corporate clients. Responsible for management of 20+ teaching staff, business english curriculum and materials development and teacher training programme. The role included educational consultancy and the design of bespoke business skills and business english skills programmes for corporate clients.

English Language Teacher

• Sep 1992 - Aug 1994