Simon Dunton
EFL/ESL teacher and CertTESOL Trainer at Wimbledon School of English- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Delta)
Cambridge English Language AssessmentAug, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Cambridge English Language AssessmentOct, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Wimbledon School of English
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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EFL/ESL teacher and CertTESOL Trainer
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Jan 2023 - Present
Working with a range of learners from across the globe in General English, business English and exam preparation classes. Main Course Tutor for the Trinity College London CertTESOL course, an initial teacher training course for ESL teachers. Working with a range of learners from across the globe in General English, business English and exam preparation classes. Main Course Tutor for the Trinity College London CertTESOL course, an initial teacher training course for ESL teachers.
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Oxford EMI
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educational Consultant
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Aug 2021 - Present
Assisting the Oxford EMI team in their work to support educators around the world working in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) who teach academic subjects through English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI). Assisting the Oxford EMI team in their work to support educators around the world working in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) who teach academic subjects through English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI).
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Self-employed
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London, United Kingdom
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Freelance EFL/ESOL teacher-educator and researcher
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Sep 2019 - Present
Teaching (face-to-face and online), teacher-training, researching, presenting, consulting and resource creation. Teaching (face-to-face and online), teacher-training, researching, presenting, consulting and resource creation.
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Trinity College London
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Content Producer
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
As part of the user content team I was involved in the planning, designing creating, commissioning, editing and publishing a variety of teacher and direct-to-learner support and exam preparation resources. Amongst other content, I helped design and create the asynchronous Trinity Teach English Online course (trinityteach.trinitycollege.com).
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Teacher Development Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
I worked alongside the Head of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Qualifications at Trinity College London, helping to oversee the smooth running of CertTESOL, DipTESOL, CertPT and TYELC programmes around the world.
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OXFORD HOUSE COLLEGE
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London, United Kingdom
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Programme Manager
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2019
A multifaceted role which included teaching and supporting learners of English as foreign language both academically and pastorally, as well as recruiting, on-boarding, supporting and training teachers. I also covered a number of head of teacher-training duties for Teaching House, which delivers Cambridge CELTA and Delta courses. A multifaceted role which included teaching and supporting learners of English as foreign language both academically and pastorally, as well as recruiting, on-boarding, supporting and training teachers. I also covered a number of head of teacher-training duties for Teaching House, which delivers Cambridge CELTA and Delta courses.
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English Teacher (EFL)
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
Teaching general and international exam (IELTS, CAE) English to a wide range of levels, ages and nationalities in multi-lingual classes. Teaching general and international exam (IELTS, CAE) English to a wide range of levels, ages and nationalities in multi-lingual classes.
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International House Milano
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Italy
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher (EFL)
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
I taught a range of monolingual young learners, from ages 5 up, including YL exam preparation courses (Starters, Movers, Flyers) on a short-term, temporary contract. I taught a range of monolingual young learners, from ages 5 up, including YL exam preparation courses (Starters, Movers, Flyers) on a short-term, temporary contract.
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International House London | IH London
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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English Langauge (EFL) Teacher and Trainer
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
By taking a position as part of the temp team at IH London, I had the chance to work with a number of multi-lingual groups, both in general English and exam preparation courses (CAE, IELTS). In addition to this, I moved into creating, running and co-running training courses for international teachers of young learners. By taking a position as part of the temp team at IH London, I had the chance to work with a number of multi-lingual groups, both in general English and exam preparation courses (CAE, IELTS). In addition to this, I moved into creating, running and co-running training courses for international teachers of young learners.
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Language Services Direct
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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In-Company ESOL teacher
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
During my time at LSD I created and conducted one-to-one lessons, tailored to learners' individual needs, in business environments including Vanguard and The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi. During my time at LSD I created and conducted one-to-one lessons, tailored to learners' individual needs, in business environments including Vanguard and The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi.
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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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Teacher Trainer
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
This role saw me create and oversee a summer teacher training boot camp for all teachers in all Kids and Teens schools in EF English First Russia and set up and edit a country wide newsletter for all Kids and Teens teachers.
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Language Training Manager (EF Olympics)
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2014
This managerial position incorporated the creation and editing of teaching materials, the overseeing of online and face-to-face language programme progress of around 25,000 Sochi 2014 Winter Games staff members and volunteers and the creation and implementation of motivational and promotional materials.
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Language Link Russia
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Moscow, Russian Federation
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Director of Studies
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
As the DOS of two medium sized Language Link franchised schools, responsibilities included the running of all educational related programmes, the employment, training and pastoral care of a teaching staff of around 15 people and assisting with franchise expansion. As the DOS of two medium sized Language Link franchised schools, responsibilities included the running of all educational related programmes, the employment, training and pastoral care of a teaching staff of around 15 people and assisting with franchise expansion.
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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 Language (EFL) Teacher
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
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English Language (EFL) Teacher
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
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BKC-International House Moscow
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Moscow, Russian Federation
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English Language (EFL) Teacher
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Dec 2006 - Sep 2008
Included work as Senior Teacher for Camp Programmes (October 2007 - September 2008) Included work as Senior Teacher for Camp Programmes (October 2007 - September 2008)
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Education
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Birkbeck, University of London
Master of Arts (MA), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) -
The University of Birmingham
BA (Hons) English and History, English literature and European medieval history