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
Study Director (Statistician); GS-1530-13-05 at Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)Study Director (Statistician); GS-1530-13-05 at Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)