• Effectively organized first aid training day and fire wardens training day for ELT staff; introduced communications book to record any incidents in during class periods and new procedures for occupational Health and Safety for Daily Hazard Checks.
• Methodically introduced teacher photo ID system and optional free classes for current students.
• Successfully trained and placed a new Director of Studies for Mercury College.
• Meticulously restructured the curriculum programs and administrative procedures at Cambridge College in Dubai.
• Developed and designed a new EAP Certificate, IELTS Certificate and ELT/ ELICOS Certificate.
• Precisely designed new marketing catalogues, pamphlets, power point presentation slides for Cambridge College International at Dubai and Sydney.
• Successfully established articulations with the Universities and Vocational Colleges in Sydney such as University of Western Sydney, T.A.F.E. Australian Catholic University, Carrick Institute of Education and Central Queensland University.
• Diligently developed standardized ELICOS assessments, EAP assessments and delivered Professional Development program for the teaching staffs.
Curriculum & General Management:
• Maintained depth knowledge of English Studies and supervised the delivery, assessment and documentation of English Studies Programs as well as managed administration of the English courses.
• Developed maintained and implemented teaching methodologies and assessment strategies and ensured the development of curriculum support material.
• Coordinated with other management members to assist and ensure the accreditation requirements are met as per NEAS.
• Sought and developed new courses and products for the college.
• Maintained and kept record of all teaching materials in an effective filing system as well as developed supplementary teaching materials for college.
• Assisted in the development, maintenance, improvement and implementation of the corporate Business Plan, determined by the Board of Directors and College General Manager.
• Maintained industry liaisons to ensure the validity of the curriculum and in-depth knowledge of principal legislation affecting the proper management of the College.
• Liaised with the Director English Language in the day-to-day management and running of all college programs smoothly.
• Assisted the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the Curriculum Area and Department.
Student & Teaching Staff Management:
• Coordinated surveys of staff and student opinion and disseminated results to appropriate personnel; acted as an intermediary between staff and students.
• Effectively ensured students participation and orientation for induction programs in accordance with NEAS requirements and developed, monitored and supervised effective assessment of students during the course.
• Liaised counselling, discipline and grievances procedures for teachers and students on matters such as progress, attendance, punctuality, personal problems and reporting.
• Interviewed, counselled or advised prospective students about college programmes; Liaised with parents and guardians.
• Maintained system for recording and updated student progress summaries in individual student academic files as well as monitored student numbers, suitable student/teacher ratios and predicted staffing requirements.
• Monitored student leave applications, including leave for medical reasons in conjunction with student services and the academic counsellor as per requirements.
• Methodically maintained accurate work hours of staff of salary purpose.
• Monitored staff performance, developed and implemented staff professional development programmes.
• Conducted interviews and recommended applicants for casual, part- time and on- going positions to the Human Resource Manager/ College General Manager and maintained list of available casual and relief teachers.
• Maintained staff appraisal system as part of on-going staff performance monitoring, in accordance with NEAS Standards as well as counselled staff on teaching methodology and classroom management.
Career Progression
ACADEMIC PRINCIPAL/ EXAMINATION OFFICE CIE
ENGLISH & BUSINESS STUDIES A-LEVEL TEACHER
TIANJIN YINGHUA CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
July 2012 - Present
Set-up, inspire, plan and coordinate all educational aspects of the Cambridge program.
Model the passion, drive, planning and commitment required to make the school a success.
Lead the development of the school’s education policies, systems and practices
Work with the Academic Board and senior management team towards the success of all aspects of the school and teach as well.
SHAOXING TEXTILE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHAOXING, ZJ, CHINA
ECONOMICS A-LEVEL TEACHER, ESL TEACHER
IGSCE ECONOMICS, IELTS, TOEFL (CIE CURRICULUM)
August 2012 – June 2013
IAB CENTRE
Yerevan, Armenia
Jan 2012 – August 2012
English Language Instructor
Corporate Training courses in General English, TOEFL,
Business English IELTS,
Language Solutions/Construction and Development Company/
Qatar Petroleum
English Language Instructor Nov 2011-Jan2012
Short-term Contract.
Vocational English Language training for
Local Staff, Power English for Petroleum Industry.
King Saud University July2011-Nov2011
ICEAT
English Language Instructor
Preparatory Year Classes, General English
Investment Law Group
English Language Instructor
Teaching ILETS, General English, Business English, ILEC
May 2009 – July 2011
IAB CENTRE
Yerevan, Armenia
May 2009 – July 2011
English Language Instructor
Corporate Training courses in General English,
IELTS, Business English, BEC, PET, KET
Key Responsibilities
• Developing and Designing Courses and Materials
• Training Design and Class Room Management
• Leadership and Mentoring Staff
Eurasia International University May 2009 – August 2011
Yerevan, Armenia
English Language (ESL)/ IELTS/PET/KET
Key Responsibilities
• Developing and designing curriculum and syllabuses
• Report and Research
• Education Planning and Policy
• Project Management
• International Relations Development
Head Of School/ Principal/Director of Studies Feb 2004 – March 2009
Cambridge College International (Sydney & Dubai Campuses) www.cambridgecollegeinternational.com.au
English Language Coordinator (ELICOS) June 2003 – Feb 2004
Carrick Institute of Education, Sydney, NSW, Australia
English ESL/IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC Jan 2002 – June 2003
Carrick Institute of Eduaction, Sydney, NSW, Australia
English ESL/IELTS/ Economics/TOEIC Feb 2000 – Jan 2002
Uniworld High School , Chippendale, NSW, Australia
ESL English Teacher/Business Studies/Economics Aug 1993 – Feb 2000
Abti High School (Now Central College), Sydney, NSW, Australia
Educational Qualifications
Masters of Applied Linguistics (Tesol) Jul 2008 – Present
University of Newcastle, Australia
Tesol Certificate Jan 2000 – Jan 2000
Institute of Languages, University of New South Wales, Australia
Masters in Industrial Economics Apr 1992 – Jul 1993
Yerevan Institute of Economics, Republic of Armenia
Bachelor of Economics – Hon Sep 1988 – May 1992
Yerevan Institute of Economics, Republic of Armenia
Higher School Certificate Jan 1983 – Aug 1988
Peter Board High School, North Ryde, NSW, Australia
Primary Schooling Jan 1981 – Dec 1982
Top Ryde Primary Schooling, Top Ryde, NSW Australia
Primary Schooling Sep 1977 – Jan 1981
Chatswood Primary School, NSW Australia
Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint