A bit about me


Male | | from: United Kingdom
I am currently in Shanghai
Contact me for online esl materials creation, I'm super passionate about this stuff.
If you have something new and exciting going on, I would love to hear about it and be involved.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Current:

February 2009 - present
Content Editor - Englishtown (English First), Shanghai, China
responsible for the delivery of empowering, high-quality adult online English language learning content utilising cutting-edge technology, from concept phase to writing and editing
ensure task based framework and learning styles met
ensure material is relevant, target language focused, and level appropriate (based on CEFR descriptors)
recruit and manage qualified writers
edit, write and/or proof as and when required

Achievements:
Edited elementary levels for general courware, manged writing of and edited Level Tests and Grammar presentations for all levels
Edited and wrote 5 minute movies to introduce business topics (e.g. Presentations, Social Skills) filmed by profesional acting and film crew in Sweden.
Assisted in syllabus development of 21 Special Industry English Courses (e.g. IT, Telecoms, Banking & Finance, Legal, Research, Science), requiring a adaptation in methodology and course structure, wrote/edited a large number of 5 minute movies, edited/chief edited & proofed majority of lesson material - recently released for use by numerous international companies

March 2010 - Present
IELTS Speaking Examiner - British Council, Shanghai, China
interview students to British Council's exacting standards
no negative feedback recieved from students or through observations

July 2009 - Present
Volunteer Teacher Trainer - Stepping Stones, Shanghai, China
carry out demonstration class in French or Uyghur for new teachers working in migrant schools
carry out training workshop on selective topics for volunteer teachers
carry out onsite observations with feedback to volunteer teachers
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