am very friendly and outgoing and love working with and helping people. I have a friendly and positive approach to my work and colleagues, and enjoy challenging situations and problem solving. I am kind, supportive and empathetic.I have enjoyed teaching a lot more than I first expected and although it is very challenging sometimes, it is very fun and rewarding. I am incredibly lucky to have had this experience. I am in enrolling in distance learning with the Open University so that I can continue to develop this career. I may require some support from the school if my enrollment is successful.I have learned some Vietnamese while living here. This has been incredibly useful for building relationships with my colleagues, students and friends while living in Vietnam. I has also given me a deeper appreciation for the difficulties of learning a second language. I am currently learning Italian as I would like to move there after my time in Vietnam.In my free time, I love learning new skills. I have recently started boxing lessons and while very challenging, it’s also very physically and mentally rewarding. I also love cycling, going to the gym, reading, meditating and DIY.In 2013, I cycled solo from Land’s End at the most southern point of England to John O’ Groats, the northern tip of Scotland. The journey took me through Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland. It was very challenging but extremely rewarding. In addition to completing the cycle in 12 days, I also managed to raise over £1000 for the charity Alzheimer Scotland.
CELTA - Apollo Education and Training, Pho Hue, Hai Ba Trung, HanoiHNC Accounting - Dundee & Angus College, ScotlandBA Fine Art – The University of LiverpoolGNVQ Art and Design - N.D.A.I.F.H.E., Ban;r, Co. Down, N. IrelandCity and Guilds Level 3 Photo Imaging - Belfast Metropolitan College, Belfast, N. IrelandGCSE English, Science, Maths, Geography, Art and RE – St. Patricks, Armagh, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland
Vinschool Primary, Times City, HanoiNovember 2017 – May 2020English Teacher - Teaching ESL including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, phonics, speaking and listening to grade 3- 5 students (beginner to intermediate). Creating a wide range of teaching materials including PowerPoint presentations, worksheets and games. Creating, administering and marking writing and speaking tests. Other duties include writing reports, meeting parents and participating in school events.Expat Team Leader - October 2018 to August 2019. Responsible for coordinating between western/expat staff and Vietnamese co-teachers and management. Communicating with the western/expat teachers and helping manage conflicts This role requires effective communication, diplomacy and a professional attitude along with a respectful understanding of different cultures.Reliable English School (RES), HanoiJune 2017 – November 2017Teaching English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and listening to groups of children and teens (Beginner to intermediate). Creating, administering and marking tests.CELTA, Apollo Education and Training, Pho Hue, HanoiMay 2017During the CELTA, I taught English in a controlled, observed environment with structured feedback. I also observed experienced and beginner tutors and provided feedback and reflections on their lessons.EY (Ernst & Young LLP), Belfast, N. IrelandFebruary 2015 – March 2017Tax Administration Assistant - As part of my development and career progression, I taught colleagues in presentation and one-to-one in the introduction or update to accounting software and risk management procedures.Camp Menominee, Eagle River, Wisconsin, USASummer 2005 & 2006,Camp Counsellor / Head of Photography - I was responsible for the care and wellbeing of a cabin of young campers. I looked after their medical, dietary and safety needs. I taught photography and was also a climbing wall instructor. The art and photography classes were small groups of creative, shy, and academic children. It was a really fun experience, and after more than 10 years I am still friends with many of the campers, counselors and support staff.
