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Dear Sir or Madam
I refer with great interest to your recently advertised, Senior ESL teacher's position.
As you will see, I have more than 18 years relevant, teaching/ marketing and business development experience gained throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Prior to my teaching career, I worked successfully as a marketing/business development manager and training consultant in Asia.
In my most recent posting, I have also gained invaluable experience in curriculum development, test preparation and moderation at one of the world's English training corporations.
Throughout my teaching career, I have developed a strong reputation for bonding with my students and creating a harmonious team spirit with my co -workers.
Currently, I am approaching the completion of my contract with SDT in Saudi and will be available to start a new position around mid -December 2009 onwards.
The easiest way to contact me is via telephone number 00966 534012972
I look forward to hearing from you in due course,
Yours faithfully,
Mark Double
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Name: Mark Clive Double Nationality: British Age/D.O.B. (45)15/09/1964
Marital Status: Single E-mail: markdouble@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 00966 534012972
Profile
A highly experienced ESL instructor in English Language, Management Developer, looking to consolidate an array of research, planning and highly advanced teaching skills into a challenging role at a reputable language school based in South Korea.
Educational Background
International TEFL Diploma 08/2003
Ba Economics (Upper Second) Kingston University 1989
3 (A) Levels Haywards Heath College 1983
Including Economics S Level grade B
10(O) Levels Warden Park School 1981
Professional Experience
Present position since 01/09/08 Teaching IELTS preparation to RSAF Officers in Taif Saudi Arabia at The King Fahad Air Base. Following SDT's in house 'Target 4.5 to IELTS' course material. Weekly and monthly report writing.
01/01/08-31/08/08 Bell Libya Working with Awardbrand Bells Libyan partner teaching Corporate students 25 contact hours a week; utilizing the Cutting Edge course book.
01/01/07 to 31/12/07 I taught Management and Economics at Qatar Petroleum HQ in Doha. Daily duties include researching the needs of junior managers work requirements, developing material. The material is then piloted and adapted as an ongoing process. Preparation of technical testing which is then moderated. The teaching material includes the latest inter-active multi- media. Special emphasis is placed on analysis of graphs and predictions of future trends.
My regular duties also include coaching advanced students in Tofel, Toiec and SAT ratings helping them to prepare for study at top universities in UK and USA.
01/2006 to 12/2006 Sung Ri Elementary School Incheon South Korea.
Teaching all aspects of pre- intermediate level English.
09/ 2005 to 01/ 2006 ELS Oman I taught 40 adult classes per week using the New Interchange series of books and specialized corporate material. Students were from the university, the police, the military and leading banks. Economics of Finance and Banking was a key feature.
2003 to 09/ 2005 KFUPM University Saudi Arabia I taught 20 undergraduate classes per week in Economics for the Global Oil Industry. Technical Writing, Debating Skills, Advanced Grammar and Listening.
2002 to 2003 YMCA Language School Taiwan :- Teaching 25 hours a week English conversation, Grammar, Business Writing. (75% Adult classes/ 25 % High School).
2001to 2002 Dawson Language Institute Taiwan Teaching 20 hours a weeks all age groups and levels the key English Language skills.
2001 to 2003 Part Time Lecturer at Nan Thai Technology University Taiwan
Teaching Business and Finance Major Undergraduates.
1999 to 2001 Full time converastion and medical English teacher at Chosun University Kwang -ju South Korea
1994 to 1999 Independent Marketing Advisor based in Dubai UAE Working with Clients in: hospitality, retail, advertising, education and real estate. Advising them about cost-effective marketing strategies and staff hiring/training programs.
1990 to 1994 Marketing/ Operations Manager Saudi Arabia Arabian Hala (LLC). Responsible for a marketing budget of 5 Million us $, Reporting to the Marketing Director. I managed the marketing functions of 5 divisions ( 1 division being AVIS Rent a Car) responsible for 1500 employees' training and development. Interaction with advertising and market research agencies. Preparation of annual marketing plans and budgets.
August 1983-August 1986 I worked my way around the world; working in hotels, restaurants, bars, youth hostels, camp sites, ski resorts and on cruise liners. The purposes were to save money in preparation for university, learn about others languages and cultures and meet interesting people.
Language Skills
Fluent in English and French.
Semi- Fluent in Arabic, Spanish and Mandarin.
Basic- Korean, Thai and Japanese.
Computer Skills
Proficient in all types of office based packages, for word processing, spread-sheets, accounting, modelling, analysis, desk top publishing and internet applications. I have also taught IT and Computer Skills in Saudi Arabia and Oman
Hobbies and Interests
Sports:- Scuba-diving, tennis, cycling, beach volley ball.
Pastimes: Mountain hiking, photography, Asian cookery.
References
Mr. Mark Pilling
Senior Instructor Corporate Training Department
Qatar Petroleum
Telephone 00974 471 6119 00974 471 7944
Fax 00974 471 7841
E-mail piling@qp.com.qa<mailto:piling@qp.com.qa>
Mr. John Geraghty Branch Manager. ELS Oman
Telephone 00968 2684 3781/2
E-mail elsohar@omantel.net.om<mailto:elsohar@omantel.net.om>
leadteachersohar@yahoo.com<mailto:leadteachersohar@yahoo.com>
Mr.Mohammed Yunus Abdullah
Senior Co-ordinator English Language Center KFUPM University
Telephone 00966 3 860 2584 00966 3 860 1666 ext 123
E-mail myunus@kfupm.edu.sa<mailto:myunus@kfupm.edu.sa>
Professor Mark Bray
Kookmin University Seoul Korea
Telephone 0082 103148 4743
E-mail mwbray@hotmail.com<mailto:mwbray@hotmail.com>
Professor Dwaine Tinling
Kyungin Women's College
Incheon South Korea
Telephone 0082 10 6358 0996
e-mail dtinling@kic.ac.kr
I refer with great interest to your recently advertised, Senior ESL teacher's position.
As you will see, I have more than 18 years relevant, teaching/ marketing and business development experience gained throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Prior to my teaching career, I worked successfully as a marketing/business development manager and training consultant in Asia.
In my most recent posting, I have also gained invaluable experience in curriculum development, test preparation and moderation at one of the world's English training corporations.
Throughout my teaching career, I have developed a strong reputation for bonding with my students and creating a harmonious team spirit with my co -workers.
Currently, I am approaching the completion of my contract with SDT in Saudi and will be available to start a new position around mid -December 2009 onwards.
The easiest way to contact me is via telephone number 00966 534012972
I look forward to hearing from you in due course,
Yours faithfully,
Mark Double
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Name: Mark Clive Double Nationality: British Age/D.O.B. (45)15/09/1964
Marital Status: Single E-mail: markdouble@hotmail.com
Telephone number: 00966 534012972
Profile
A highly experienced ESL instructor in English Language, Management Developer, looking to consolidate an array of research, planning and highly advanced teaching skills into a challenging role at a reputable language school based in South Korea.
Educational Background
International TEFL Diploma 08/2003
Ba Economics (Upper Second) Kingston University 1989
3 (A) Levels Haywards Heath College 1983
Including Economics S Level grade B
10(O) Levels Warden Park School 1981
Professional Experience
Present position since 01/09/08 Teaching IELTS preparation to RSAF Officers in Taif Saudi Arabia at The King Fahad Air Base. Following SDT's in house 'Target 4.5 to IELTS' course material. Weekly and monthly report writing.
01/01/08-31/08/08 Bell Libya Working with Awardbrand Bells Libyan partner teaching Corporate students 25 contact hours a week; utilizing the Cutting Edge course book.
01/01/07 to 31/12/07 I taught Management and Economics at Qatar Petroleum HQ in Doha. Daily duties include researching the needs of junior managers work requirements, developing material. The material is then piloted and adapted as an ongoing process. Preparation of technical testing which is then moderated. The teaching material includes the latest inter-active multi- media. Special emphasis is placed on analysis of graphs and predictions of future trends.
My regular duties also include coaching advanced students in Tofel, Toiec and SAT ratings helping them to prepare for study at top universities in UK and USA.
01/2006 to 12/2006 Sung Ri Elementary School Incheon South Korea.
Teaching all aspects of pre- intermediate level English.
09/ 2005 to 01/ 2006 ELS Oman I taught 40 adult classes per week using the New Interchange series of books and specialized corporate material. Students were from the university, the police, the military and leading banks. Economics of Finance and Banking was a key feature.
2003 to 09/ 2005 KFUPM University Saudi Arabia I taught 20 undergraduate classes per week in Economics for the Global Oil Industry. Technical Writing, Debating Skills, Advanced Grammar and Listening.
2002 to 2003 YMCA Language School Taiwan :- Teaching 25 hours a week English conversation, Grammar, Business Writing. (75% Adult classes/ 25 % High School).
2001to 2002 Dawson Language Institute Taiwan Teaching 20 hours a weeks all age groups and levels the key English Language skills.
2001 to 2003 Part Time Lecturer at Nan Thai Technology University Taiwan
Teaching Business and Finance Major Undergraduates.
1999 to 2001 Full time converastion and medical English teacher at Chosun University Kwang -ju South Korea
1994 to 1999 Independent Marketing Advisor based in Dubai UAE Working with Clients in: hospitality, retail, advertising, education and real estate. Advising them about cost-effective marketing strategies and staff hiring/training programs.
1990 to 1994 Marketing/ Operations Manager Saudi Arabia Arabian Hala (LLC). Responsible for a marketing budget of 5 Million us $, Reporting to the Marketing Director. I managed the marketing functions of 5 divisions ( 1 division being AVIS Rent a Car) responsible for 1500 employees' training and development. Interaction with advertising and market research agencies. Preparation of annual marketing plans and budgets.
August 1983-August 1986 I worked my way around the world; working in hotels, restaurants, bars, youth hostels, camp sites, ski resorts and on cruise liners. The purposes were to save money in preparation for university, learn about others languages and cultures and meet interesting people.
Language Skills
Fluent in English and French.
Semi- Fluent in Arabic, Spanish and Mandarin.
Basic- Korean, Thai and Japanese.
Computer Skills
Proficient in all types of office based packages, for word processing, spread-sheets, accounting, modelling, analysis, desk top publishing and internet applications. I have also taught IT and Computer Skills in Saudi Arabia and Oman
Hobbies and Interests
Sports:- Scuba-diving, tennis, cycling, beach volley ball.
Pastimes: Mountain hiking, photography, Asian cookery.
References
Mr. Mark Pilling
Senior Instructor Corporate Training Department
Qatar Petroleum
Telephone 00974 471 6119 00974 471 7944
Fax 00974 471 7841
E-mail piling@qp.com.qa<mailto:piling@qp.com.qa>
Mr. John Geraghty Branch Manager. ELS Oman
Telephone 00968 2684 3781/2
E-mail elsohar@omantel.net.om<mailto:elsohar@omantel.net.om>
leadteachersohar@yahoo.com<mailto:leadteachersohar@yahoo.com>
Mr.Mohammed Yunus Abdullah
Senior Co-ordinator English Language Center KFUPM University
Telephone 00966 3 860 2584 00966 3 860 1666 ext 123
E-mail myunus@kfupm.edu.sa<mailto:myunus@kfupm.edu.sa>
Professor Mark Bray
Kookmin University Seoul Korea
Telephone 0082 103148 4743
E-mail mwbray@hotmail.com<mailto:mwbray@hotmail.com>
Professor Dwaine Tinling
Kyungin Women's College
Incheon South Korea
Telephone 0082 10 6358 0996
e-mail dtinling@kic.ac.kr
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