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David Beltrame

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Over 10 years of English Language Teaching experience internationally, bringing a wealth of teaching, leadership management and student success to any role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Studies, EAP

AEMG Education
01.2023 - Current

English Language Department

  • Oversee the operations and workload of English Language Department members
  • Provides leadership and oversight of the development, maintenance and all AEMG Education English courses (EAP, ESP, Qualifying programs) with TESQA, ASQA, & AQF frameworks, along with NEAS standards

International Teacher Management

  • Recruitment, management and mentoring of over 100 International Teachers
  • Implementing performance management policies and procedures; growth opportunity and career advancement pathways for International Teachers within China and Australia
  • Provide pedagogical and methodology expertise within teaching in China and Australia
  • Guest lecturing and teaching within China and Australian operations

Academic Division

  • Provides advice to Executive Leadership Group and all relevant stakeholders on aspects relating to English Language Program operations
  • Maintain, hold and implement budgeting for staffing operations within English Language Department and International Teacher management
  • Develops growth opportunities in alignment within strategic operations and projects
  • Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty members to create comprehensive lesson plans and projects.
  • Represents AEMG Education within internal and external exhibitions, conferences, seminars and professional development days
  • Member of AEMG Education Workplace Health and Safety Team

Curriculum Coordinator + Acting Director of Studies

AEMG Education
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Designed and developed curriculum, course content and assessment for assigned EAP courses within Learner Management Systems
  • Trained, mentored and oversaw Chinese and International Teachers on practices within remote and on-site EAP Teaching
  • Uploaded and maintained teacher, student and stakeholder data within course resources
  • Organized professional developments such as workshops or conferences that fostered collaboration between Chinese and International Teachers on curriculum deliverables and practices
  • Acting Director of Studies role involved engaging with internal and external key stakeholders regarding International Teacher management

EAP University Lecturer

AEMG Education
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Delivered EAP lectures online throughout COVID through collaborative articulation program through University of Auckland, New Zealand; AEMG Education, Australia; North-Eastern Forestry University, China
  • Remote teaching consisted of research writing, academic writing, Cornell Note Taking methods, Socratic debate, critical thinking and analysis
  • Conducted ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to maximize learning potential.
  • Participates, developed and led in professional development seminars and conferences

Senior English Language Teacher

New Space International
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Delivered IELTS and Cambridge examination material New Space International and its subsidiaries (Primary through university education)
  • Enhanced student understanding of complex IELTS topics by utilizing real-world examples and interactive activities.
  • Delivered private tuition to external stakeholders, clients and government officials
  • Represented the language centre and its subsidiaries in televised interviews, performances and events

Examination /Faculty & Academic Coordinator

Ha Tinh Vocational Technical College
10.2017 - 12.2019
    • Delivered 5 cohorts of IELTS and Cambridge exam classes
    • Mentored over 150 students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
    • Retained interest and maximized receptive learning while assisting in student education.
    • Obtained excellent feedback from parents regarding student learning success and classroom instruction.
    • Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with faculty and reviewing course materials.
    • Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
    • Optimized scheduling procedures, maximizing course availability while minimizing conflicts for both students and faculty members.

Manager / Mentor

Fun-Tec, Ha Tinh Vocational Technical College
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Centre Manager and Teacher within Fun-Tec Language Centre
  • Provided preparatory classes for Cambridge assessments
  • Organised and orchestrated extra curricular activities in cooking, music, dance where English is used
  • Mentored three trainee-teachers within Ha Tinh College English Department

Cambridge Examination Teacher

Ha Tinh Vocational Technical College
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared students for Cambridge exam success through targeted skill-building exercises and comprehensive test-taking strategies.
  • Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, podcasts, and videos to expose students to real-world examples of English language usage.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided best practices and continuously refine the Cambridge curriculum for optimal results.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.

Cambridge Examination Teacher

Ha Tinh Vocational College
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared students for Cambridge exam success through targeted skill-building exercises and comprehensive test-taking strategies.
  • Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, podcasts, and videos to expose students to real-world examples of English language usage.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided best practices and continuously refine the Cambridge curriculum for optimal results.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.

Instrumental Music Teacher

Various
01.2010 - 08.2016
  • Registration with VIT.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) BSB80120 -

Churchill Education
Queensland
11.2023

CD IELTS Teacher Training Program -

IELTS
Online
04.2022

Certificate IV Training And Assessment (TAE40116) -

Plenty Training
Online
12.2021

IELTS Teacher Training Program -

IELTS
Online
07.2020

CELTA -

Melbourne Training Associates
Melbourne
01.2020

IELTS Coaching Course -

IELTS
Online
04.2018

Certificate (160 Hours) - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

I-to-I TEFL
UK And Australia
06.2016

Bachelor of Music - Musicology And Ethnomusicology

University of Melbourne
Melbourne
12.2014

Skills

    • Instructional Leadership
    • Instructional Coaching
    • Collaborative learning
    • Academic Assessment
    • Staff Management
      • Teacher Training
      • Assessment Design
      • Accreditation standards
      • Learning outcomes

References

Available upon request.

Languages

Italian
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Limited Working

Timeline

Director of Studies, EAP

AEMG Education
01.2023 - Current

Curriculum Coordinator + Acting Director of Studies

AEMG Education
01.2022 - 12.2022

EAP University Lecturer

AEMG Education
08.2020 - 12.2021

Senior English Language Teacher

New Space International
01.2018 - 12.2019

Examination /Faculty & Academic Coordinator

Ha Tinh Vocational Technical College
10.2017 - 12.2019

Manager / Mentor

Fun-Tec, Ha Tinh Vocational Technical College
06.2017 - 09.2017

Cambridge Examination Teacher

Ha Tinh Vocational Technical College
08.2016 - 05.2017

Cambridge Examination Teacher

Ha Tinh Vocational College
08.2016 - 05.2017

Instrumental Music Teacher

Various
01.2010 - 08.2016

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) BSB80120 -

Churchill Education

CD IELTS Teacher Training Program -

IELTS

Certificate IV Training And Assessment (TAE40116) -

Plenty Training

IELTS Teacher Training Program -

IELTS

CELTA -

Melbourne Training Associates

IELTS Coaching Course -

IELTS

Certificate (160 Hours) - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

I-to-I TEFL

Bachelor of Music - Musicology And Ethnomusicology

University of Melbourne
David Beltrame