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JANE DAVIXXXX BA (Hons)

E‑mail: janeldacccccc@hotmail.com Tel.: 00 44 (0)xxx2 129 345

 

A CELTA qualified English teacher with extensive experience of working with a range of levels and age-groups, providing both group lessons and bespoke tuition to individuals. Offers Cambridge exam preparation as well as business and general English. Has considerable business experience in the fast-moving software industry and the public and voluntary sector, and a particular expertise and interest in Spanish language. Enjoys working in a dynamic team as well as using own initiative and being self-motivated.  Maintains a calm, cheerful and flexible attitude at all times and has a confident and friendly manner with students.  Excellent level of computer literacy.

 

Key skills include:

  • Communicating effectively with people on all levels, with an expertise in Spanish and French languages
  • Teaching English to groups and individuals at a variety of different levels
  • Producing effective learning materials and adapting to suit needs of individual learners/groups
  • Organising self, others and, in particular, international conferences / presentations / PR events
  • Translating / interpreting from Spanish to English and translating from French to English
  • Producing publications and reports for both marketing and internal business purposes
  • Dealing effectively with multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a highly pressured environment
  • Giving presentations, both in a classroom and business environment
  • Negotiating with customers, colleagues and contractors in stressful situations
  • Copy-writing, editing and proof-reading documents
  • I.T. skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Access; Internet; Visio; Adobe Acrobat & PageMaker

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

                                               

Edinburgh University Settlement                                                                                                      Nov 2008 – present

 

E-learning resource writer for European-funded website for migrant workers

  • Carrying out desk research into resources available and needs of migrant workers
  • Facilitating focus groups
  • Writing effective ESOL materials for website
  • Using exe software to build website

 

Literacy Tutor / ESL Teacher

  • providing integrated and dedicated literacy support to community groups
  • teaching English as a second language to range of age-groups and levels
  • devising individual learning plans with each student and carrying out regular progress appraisals
  • creating effective lesson plans using a variety of resources
  • adapting materials from EFL and non-EFL sources

 

Tutor for accredited distance-learning courses                                                                                  2003 - present

Facilitating effective learning by providing support and guidance to students following open learning programmes of study in a wide range of subjects

  • providing support and guidance to students in person, by phone or electronic means
  • providing induction to new students
  • tracking student progress during their programme
  • undertaking assessment of students’ work
  • administering questionnaires / examinations with students
  • providing guidance on progression opportunities to students nearing completion of programme

 

English (EFL) teacher for students preparing for Cambridge Certificate examinations          2003 - present

Community Based English Language Tutor

  • teaching a wide range of age-groups and levels
  • devising individual learning plans with each student and carrying out regular progress appraisals
  • creating effective lesson plans using a variety of resources
  • adapting materials from EFL and non-EFL sources for use in the classroom

 

Work and travel in South America                                                                                                            Feb – May 2006

Worked for Cielo Azul, NGO in Ecuador and travelled in Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina & Brazil

 


City of Edinburgh Council Education Department                  

Project manager

 

‘Engaging Parents’ Project                                                                                                               Dec 2005 – Feb 2006

  • Identified parents from 3 schools to work on the project
  • Led discussion groups to find out parents' views on their children's education
  • Produced written report on findings
  • Met with focus group to relay findings and discuss implications for future policy

 

Literacy Project (funded by the Challenge Fund)                                                                     Oct 2004 – May 2005

Managed the project (aim of which was for adults with literacy issues to produce leaflet) from beginning to end

  • Identified market and recruiting volunteers for project
  • Worked as literacy tutor to support volunteers throughout project
  • Liaised with design agency and other external organisations
  • Organised and managing launch of booklet with press coverage and participation by all volunteers

 

Shelter Scotland, Edinburgh                                                                                                            Mar 2004 – Feb 2006

Training Support Officer / E-learning Support Officer 

Provided support and guidance to trainees undergoing a CD Rom training programme

  • Contributed to training team development and initiatives
  • Visited agencies to discuss training needs
  • Produced reports and support materials
  • Marked assignments assisting in standardisation of assessment process

 

Pocket Watch Systems Ltd., Edinburgh                                                                                            May – Nov 2003

Marketing Consultant                                                                                                                             

  • Provided professional services and support to technology start-up company
  • Carried out market research and identified marketing opportunities
  • Co-ordinated marketing activities
  • Edited and wrote copy for printed documentation and web-site
  • Dealt with customer and press enquiries
  • Wrote press-releases
  • Liaised with external agency to provide effective e-business strategy
  • Managed customer database
  • Dealt with office administration

 

International House, Santiago, Chile                                                                                               Aug 2002 – May 2003

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

  • Taught a wide range of age-groups and levels studying for a degree in Interpreting & Translation
  • Responsible for creation and implementation of syllabus
  • Devised and taught one-to-one business classes for executives
  • Contributed to marketing initiatives and seminars/exhibitions promoting International House
  • Gave presentations on International House to prospective students
  • Provided translation and interpreting services within International House

 

ECS Scotland, Edinburgh                                                                                                                       May – Aug 2002

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

 

Pocket Watch Systems Ltd., Edinburgh                                                                                    Oct 2001 – Apr 2002

                                                               

Work and travel in South America                                                                                                 Sep 2000 – Sep 2001

  • Worked in Ecuador as a translator / interpreter for Amarongachi Jungle Tours, conservation worker at Los Cedros Cloudforest Reserve, English teacher at Centro de Estudios Interamericanos and care assistant in an orphanage. The diverse range of jobs I undertook gave me the opportunity not only to improve my Spanish but also to immerse myself in and learn about the local culture

 

Glenbrae Management Services, Edinburgh                                                                                             Mar – Jun 2000 

Provided professional support to start-up companies

  • Analysed market conditions and competitors in specific markets
  • Composed business plans
  • Produced detailed costings and financial analysis for individual projects
  • Advised companies regarding funding and other external support available at initial stages of start-up


Adobe Systems Europe Ltd., Edinburgh                                                                                    Oct 1997 – Dec 1999

Business Assistant                                                                                                                                          

(reporting to European General Manager in Pan-European HQ of $1bn U.S. company)             

Provided professional services / support to the European General Manager and Director of Sales & Support of Adobe Systems Europe Ltd ($250m turnover)

  • Prepared financial analysis, presentations and delivered logistical support for senior management meetings
  • Provided assistance to Business Planning Manager with Critical Action Plans and key statistics
  • Implemented and maintained Excel system for product sales trend analysis used for Quarterly Reviews and produced effective presentations for these in collaboration with European and U.S. management 
  • Deputised for European General Manager as sole point of contact responsible for the resolution of customer complaints and enquiries
  • Improved management communication by providing liaison between 10 European subsidiary offices
  • Co‑ordinated visits from European and U.S. colleagues

 

Organised 2 highly successful European Sales Conferences for 250 staff (budget £250K)

  • Identified and selected appropriate venues in Europe
  • Managed and co‑ordinated the events in collaboration with chosen venues
  • Designed and sourced materials for conference packs, including gifts
  • Organised and co‑ordinated evening entertainment for all delegates
  • Controlled budget and dealt with financial reconciliation
  • Resolved conflicts with contractors and clients

 

  • Designed, created and maintained both a Resource Centre and a ‘virtual’ Resource Centre web‑site for use by Adobe European HQ employees

 

The City of Edinburgh Council Education Department                                                         Sep 1996 - Oct 1997

Marketing / Information Officer (International Unit)                                                                                                 

  • Organised seminars for the dissemination of information on teaching resources in Europe
  • Arranged events promoting Europe for primary school pupils in Edinburgh and the Lothians
  • Produced publications to promote European funding to schools in the Edinburgh area
  • Co‑ordinated and led the official launches of publications produced by the International Unit
  • Compiled a bi-monthly newsletter to highlight international events and achievements in schools
  • Produced marketing material to promote the services and products offered by the International Unit
  • Gave oral and written presentations relating to international initiatives

 

Lothian TAP Agency (Training Access Point) P.A. / Finance Assistant                                    Jan - Sep 1996

Spent a year working and travelling abroad                                                                                                   1993 - 1994

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (Barcelona)                                                                       1992 - 1993

 

HIGHER EDUCATION             

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Export Marketing with French & Spanish  (Napier University, Edinburgh)    1995

     

BA (Hons) French with Spanish 2:1 (University of Newcastle‑Upon‑Tyne)                                             1988 ‑ 1992

Year abroad: six months at the British Institute in Paris and the remainder at the University of Oviedo in Spain

 

TRAINING

SQA Working with Individuals with Dyslexia (2008 – 2009), Mental Health First Aid (March 2009), SQA Levelling (February 2009), Work-based Literacies (November 2008), Working with individuals with complex needs (October 2008), SQA Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Dyslexia (2007 – 2008), City Literacy & Numeracy course for tutors (2007), Access Database (2004), Equality & Diversity (2004), Community Based English as a Second Language Tutor Training course (2004), Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (International House, London Pass B, 2002), Web Design and Basic HTML (1999/2000), Finance for Non‑Financial Managers (1999), Certificate of First Aid (1996), Certificate in Counselling Skills (1995)

 

 

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality: British, Gender: Female, Clean Driving Licence

 

ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

Travel, cinema, music, photography, cycling, hill-walking and scuba-diving