July 2019 – October 2019
ESL Online Teacher (Part Time):
Webi English
• Teaching one on one online classes from T (Threshold Level) to A (Advanced Level);
• Giving structured feedback to students at the end of every class on Webi internal network system;
• Download the relevant PowerPoint Presentation and develop a lesson plan using the materials provided.
June 2016 – October 2019
ESL Teacher (Part Time):
Webi English
• Teaching adults from T (Threshold Level) to A (Advanced Level) both private and group classes;
• Preparing PowerPoint Presentations for Social Clubs;
• Leading free talk discussions a few times a week;
• Giving structured feedback to students at the end of every class on Webi internal network system;
• Support other ESL teachers with teaching related queries;
• Offering solutions and learning strategies for both ESL teachers and students.
Employed by Expertise Co. Ltd (Recruitment Agency) in the capacity of: Head of Foreign Teachers
October 2016 – August 2018
Head of Foreign Teachers at: XinZhangJie Kindergarten, Beijing
Senior English Teacher at: Beth Killa Kindergarten, Beijing
March 2016 – May 2016
Entertainments Manager:
I designed, developed, implemented and delivered a children's entertainment programme over three days, this encompassed the following:
• Interacted with all children of various English levels and age groups;
• Entertained anything between 30 - 300 children at each session;
• Utilised group activities to ensure all children improved their English level and most importantly enjoyed themselves;
• Appealed to wide range of age groups: to ensure enjoyable participation;
• Played suitable games for children to enjoy and improve their fitness levels.
March 2015 – May 2016
Tutoring/Group Trainer:
I have worked for various training centres and have many private clients' from five year old children through to 45 years old lawyers.
March 2015 – March 2016:
英语角 / English Corner
Leading a two hour discussion session to further the participants’ speaking/listening English language capabilities.
Boosting students’ oral communication skills by encouraging their active participation in group activities.
Becoming a better conversationalist by observing and commenting upon attendees’ views/opinions and supporting/correcting incorrect grammar.
February 2015 – March 2016:
Employed by Expertise Co. Ltd (Recruitment Agency) in the capacity of: English/Senior English Teacher
Teaching Placements:
May 2015 – March 2016:
Senior English Teacher at: XinZhangJie Kindergarten, Beijing
I was an English Teacher for the International class for children between 4- 6 years old. Our class sizes are between 35 - 40 children (15 classes per week).
February 2015 – May 2015:
English Teacher at: 21st Century Kindergarten, Beijing
I taught 2 - 6 years old - across six classes of between: 12 - 40 children per class (35 classes per week).
Teaching Achievements:
• Taught a child of five years of age with no level of English to pass a one and a half an hour interview in English with his headmaster. This allowed him to attend a prestigious International school within three weeks (12 lessons);
• Tutored to 15 years old child to pass an English exam/interview: this was achieved from a fail (59%) to a pass ( 89%) within a two week period;
• Coached and supported many adults to achieve IELS qualification.
Additional Skills:
December 2015 – May 2016:
Transcriber at: Pactera Technology International Limited
Transcribing data for Microsoft to improve communication through voice recognition software. This process was to improve the end users experience across all Microsoft products.
I have taught and continue to teach by utilising the following software and reading materials:
Let's Go, Family & Friends (Oxford University Press); Mi English; Skills Sharpeners (Ewan Moor); Kangaroo; Wonders; English in Mind, Unlock (Cambridge University Press) Slide by Slide and Little Story Town and Unlock;
Recruitment Career History:
August 2017 – Present
Managing Director of: Ignite Recruitment China:
• Launched Ignite Recruitment China into a foreign market;
• Development of all social media to support the brand;
• Launched a new website and social media strategy;
• Won contracts with market leaders within the teaching sector.
May 2009 – May 2019:
Managing Director of: Ignite Recruitment Limited:
• Managed Ignite Recruitment and ensured the business is profitable for the past nine years;
• Launched Ignite Recruitment into marketplace during a recession;
• First year billing of: £64,000;
• Second year billing of: £180,000;
• Won major contacts' to supply within the public sector
June 2008 – May 2009:
Employed by Premier Recruitment International in the capacity of Divisional Manager:
• Start up of Manchester branch from scratch;
• Developed preferred supplier for major contract caterers/hotels;
• Trouble shooting of our London branch and transformed into profit making part of the business;
• Head of internal training for all sectors of the business;
• I was in-charge of all internal audits;
• Average billing of: £8,000 per week for the temporaries sector;
• Record billing of: £12,000 per week within six months of employ;
• Designed and implemented all audit compliance procedures across both branches.
September 2006 to May 2008:
Employed by City Catering as National Account Manager (Manchester, Wolverhampton, Sheffield, Leeds & London):
• Headed up internal recruitment across the board;
• Developed, implemented and delivered all sales/operations training within the company;
• Implemented a more stu
• Developed consultants through training/development and motivational skills settings;
• Won a major contracts estimated billing 3½ million per year;
• Negotiated first tier supplier status to major contract caterers;
• Reported and presented on a weekly basis to the Board of Directors;
• Managed our Manchester branch for a four mouths secondment, exceeded budget month on month, including best ever figures for Christmas period since the company opened in 2001;
• Developed contracts within other sectors, other than catering;
• Implemented ‘Principles of Project Management’ to reduce costs and to ensure all personnel had a greater understanding of accountability.
May 2006 to August 2006:
Employed by City Catering as Account Manager (Manchester):
• Won a major contracts estimated billing £100,000;
• Managed and developed business of our largest client by additional 75%;
• Developed new client evaluation methodology.
Courses Attended:
Public Sector Procurement /Tendering the way forward (Ray’s Consultancy Limited)
December 2005 to April 2006:
Employed by Berkeley Scott as a Senior Recruitment Consultant:
• Re-positioned business within the Manchester area by improving reputation within our catchment area;
• Developed new applicant attraction and retention strategies;
• Developed quality applicant base;
• Implemented new uniform standards in-line with clients expectations;
• Played a pivotal part of company becoming preferred supplier to National contractor;
• Developed business links with two major councils operating within the North West catchment area;
• Secured two major sporting contracts with business growth estimated billing of: £250,000 per season;
• Developed business links in public sector;
• Instrumental in the development of new computerised booking system Red Book.
Courses Attended:
Company Induction, Role of a Recruitment Consultant and Sales
June 2002 to December 2005:
Employed by Blue Arrow Catering as a Recruitment Consultant:
• Foundation Award in Recruitment Practice;
• Developed bottom line revenue within events business by 33% last year (2003);
• Played a pivotal part of the Champions League final – largest event to date staffed by Blue Arrow;
• Increased market share with key events client by 150%;
• Contributed highest ever events figures in one week: £4,500 contribution;
• Average contribution of : £2,800 per week for the events division in 2004;
• Role of support consultant for satellite branch openings (Stockport & Warrington);
• Set up National contract with major outside caterer;
• Nominated for Consultant of the month on more than one occasion;
• Managed business in excess of two million during my time of employ;
• Trained and developed new Consultants with a strong emphasis on managing large stadia events.
Courses Attended:
Recruitment Essentials; Sales 1; Sales 2; Sales advanced; Catering New Starters; Assertive Behaviour Management; Applicant Attraction Workshop; Creating a World Class Sales Consultant and Time Management.
Hospitality Career History:
January 2002 to February 2002
Relief Management
Employed by The Oxford Hotel (175 bedroom 4 Star, City Centre Hotel) as Conference & Banqueting Sales Manager
December 2001 to January 2002
Relief Management
Employed by The Portland Hotel, Hull (126 bedrooms 3 Star, City Centre Hotel) as Operations Manager.
May 1999 to December 2001:
Employed by Macdonald De Montfort Hotel (108 bedroom 4 Star, Town Centre Hotel) as a Hotel Duty Manager.
November 1996 to April 1999:
Employed by Le Meridien Victoria & Albert Hotel (156 Bedroom 4 Star, City Centre Hotel) as a Hotel Trainee Manager.
