December 2013 - December 2014: Web International, Shenzhen, China.
English Trainer at a large centre teaching adults and university age students as well as one-to-one. I received consistently high feedback and was well loved and admired by many of my students. Responsible for Culture Corner presentations as well as free talks.
December 2012 - December 2013: YBM Premier, Daegu, South Korea.
English Trainer for one of the largest chain training centres in South Korea. I taught only adults and university age students with a heavy focus on listening and speaking. Consistently received 90% student feedback.
October 2010 – December 2012: Frances King School of English, London.
English teacher at the most reputable private English school in London.
Teaching on the Junior Trinity Exam course, Business English to professionals, General English at Intermediate level, IELTS exam and 1 to 1 tuition for professionals. Responsible for school social programme and soccer practice for juniors.
Jan 2010 – October 2010: British Centre, Ivrea, Italy
General English Teacher to all juniors and adults as well as CAE tuition.
Sep 2008 – Sep 2009: Chungdahm Institute, Seoul, South Korea
Teaching young children General English and 1 to 1 tuition. Writing and conversation classes for professionals as well as e-learning and blended learning programs.
Sep 2007 – Sep 2008: YBM Institute, Daegu, South Korea
Teaching juniors and kindergarten.
Mar 2004 – Jul 2006: Account Manager, Directory M, London
Account Manager (Sales) for online Business Portal selling advertising on leading UK and US online business and technology portals (FT.com, Times Online, Wall Street Journal, Forbes etc), I was responsible for developing and closing new business focusing mostly on IT sector, Finance and Business Services.
May 2002 - Feb 2004: Account Executive, ICM Computer Group Plc, London
Account Executive working for a nationwide IT group offer consultation services on hardware, software, systems integration, Internet services etc. My role involved nurturing and developing new customer relationships with banks, law firms and universities based in London. Key Successes: Education Framework (LUPC) agreements with London University and North London University.
Nov 2001 - May 2002: International Advertising Sales Executive, SPG Media Group Plc, London
Responsible for selling creative advertorials as well as straight off the page advertising. I was also in charge of mentoring more junior execs. Increased revenue and expanded advertorial pages across numerous trade publications. In dealing with clients direct and also advertising agencies, this role furthered my presentation, negotiation and cross-selling skills.
1995 – 1998 B. A. (Hons) Philosophy (2.2) University College London
1987 – 1994 A Levels English Literature (A); Greek (A); Philosophy (C) Seven Kings School
10 GCSEs (A – C) including Mathematics and English
• House Captain
• Co-chair of Sixth Form Debating Society
• Co-editor of student magazine
• I had a great interest in theatre and played leading roles in numerous school drama productions.
