Native German speaker with 30 years of teaching experience makes learning German fun -at home or online - school, business, leisure - based in Northeast Derbyshire

Karin's CV

CURRICULUM VITAE



SUMMARY

A native German speaker, near-native English speaker, experienced business owner and tutor in language and (business) culture. Working with businesses in the UK and Germany in international business development, inward and outward investment and development and implementation of communication strategies. Global mobility project leader. Public speaker.
An educator and teacher of German and English (and some French) for over 30 years at secondary, vocational and professional level. I design, develop and deliver tailored content, have in-depth knowledge of secondary education curricula and work with students in and outside school settings to guarantee best possible support. I am an adult education tutor for English and Maths Functional Skills level 1 and 2, employability, financial literacy, ESOL/TEFL, German and French.
A financial consultant educated to degree level in bank management with 20 years of experience in the German banking sector.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2017 International Business Development and Global Strategy
(vocational qualification)

2016 SEN (Special Educational Needs)
(vocational qualification)
2016 Educational Psychology
(vocational qualification)
2011 PTLLS/ Andragogic Education
(City & Guilds)
1989 degree in bank management
(Bankakademie Frankfurt/ Main, Germany)
1985 bank clerk, professional qualification
Sparkasse Bielefeld, Germany
1983 Abitur (A-Levels) in German, English, French, Educational Science, Maths, Biology, History/ Social Science, Literature and PE




EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2018 - current Nottingham Education, alternative provision, tutor/ mentor
2018 Heanor Gate Science College, German Teacher, part-time
2016-2018 Supply Teaching, secondary and SEN, part-time
2015-16 Head of MFL (German and French), Derby Manufacturing UTC, part-time
2005-15 Specialist German TA to A-Level students, Chellaston Academy, part-time
2004-2005 Specialist German TA to students at Repton School, part-time
2003-current Owner/tutor/ consultant at ********
1983-2003 banking industry at Sparkasse Bielefeld, Germany, full-time




EXPERIENCE

• Teaching German
◦ at any level in diverse settings from vocational to professional
◦ to students aged 8+
◦ face-to-face, remote, 1-to-1, groups
• Teaching French
◦ To GCSE level in diverse settings from vocational to professional
◦ To students aged 11-16 in secondary schools
◦ Face-to-face, remote, 1-to-1, groups
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language
◦ To mostly German students (started at age 14 teaching fellow pupils)
◦ In diverse settings to diverse groups
◦ Face-to-face, remote, 1-to-1, groups
• Translation
◦ range of texts (predominantly technical) and website content
◦ proofreading for English author
◦ mentoring of students working on translation projects
• Business Development in International Markets
◦ Own business from language tuition to consultancy
◦ Working with businesses in inward and outward investment
◦ Working with businesses at market entry or expansion stage
• International Exchange Programmes
◦ RR international apprentice exchange (language, culture, project management, bi-lingual presentations)
• Global Mobility Programmes
◦ RR employee relocation incl. family, integration process in Germany, language – culture – HS&E advisory and tutoring function
◦ E.On German employees relocating to UK, language – culture – HS&E advisory and tutoring function
• Business Seminars
◦ Internationalisation
◦ Conflict Management
◦ Business Culture
◦ Communication Strategies
◦ Marketing Strategies




• Vocational Seminars (16+ learners)
◦ Employability
◦ Financial Literacy
◦ Job- Skills-Match
◦ Language Skills
• Public speaking
◦ German Market Development
◦ Communication Strategies
◦ Business Culture
• Financial Sector
◦ Training of apprentices
◦ Business Development
◦ Translation services (event management)