Qualified German and German Literature (IB) Tutor for all Levels, English Tutor for German speakers, Spanish Tutor for beginner and intermediate level, Whittington, Shropshire, gives private tuition

Experience

Career History:
03/17 to current Lensing Languages Services, Oswestry Freelance
Tutor
09/09 to 02/17 Ellesmere College, Ellesmere MFL Teacher
• Developing and managing an international study/library area for language pupils
• Supervising extended and world literature essay writing within IB programme
• Holding, conducting and marking oral exams/presentations
• Conducting the role of a form tutor
• Contributing to staff duties and activities
• Contributing to staff meetings, parents evenings, writing reports, course work evaluation and the additional administrative activities of school life
• Preparing lessons plans and evaluating success of lessons
• Liaising and collaborating with colleagues within the Modern Languages Department and other relevant areas, e.g. History dept, depending on topics being covered
• Developing and maintaining individual pupil plans and records to track progress, individual strengths and monitor ongoing improvements and areas for additional focus
• Maintaining high level of discipline in both work and behaviour
• Setting standards for learning and presentation of work
• Attending INSET and open evenings promoting the department and developing parent / school relationships
• Supporting extra-curricular activities including; Model United Nations, Bisley Ashburton Shield Championship, Dortmund Rifle Championship, DofE awards, yoga and well-being coaching, Art and the Olympics programme.
German Literature
• Teaching German literature within the International Baccalaureate programme at AS and A2 Level
German Language
• Teaching German language to years; 9, 11 and Lower/Upper Sixth
Spanish
• Teaching Spanish language to years 7-9
• Foundation Certificate of Secondary Education (AQA. Registered by Ofqual)

10/01 to 04/09 Malbank School and Sixth Form College, Nantwich - MFL Teacher
• Teaching German language to years; 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Lower Sixth/Upper Sixth
• Teaching of General German Studies
• Contributing to staff meetings, parents evenings, writing reports, course work evaluation and the additional administrative activities of school life
• Preparing lessons plans and evaluating success of lessons
• Liaising and collaborating with colleagues within the Modern Languages Department and other relevant areas, e.g. History dept, depending on topics being covered
• Developing and maintaining individual pupil plans and records to track progress, individual strengths and monitor ongoing improvements and areas for additional focus
• Maintaining high level of discipline in both work and behaviour
• Setting standards for learning and presentation of work
• Attending INSET and open evenings promoting the department and developing parent / school relationships
01/05 to date Open University - German Association
• Planning events with the managerial teams and developing the core agendas
• Providing lectures on the political, economic and social context of Germany delivered in German to classes studying German or associated subject areas
• Developing, planning and running workshops to discuss interest areas and develop language skills in participants
• Bringing guests, artefacts and food etc. to bring the sessions to life

10/08 to 09/09 South Cheshire College - National Open College Network (NOCN) German Level 1
• Managing the adult German course curriculum
• Developing lesson approaches and plans
• Delivering lessons, assessments and pupil evaluations according to NOCN syllabus

01/08 to 09/09 South Cheshire Education - Registered Supply Teacher
• Supply to local secondary schools

09/05 to 07/07 Bentley Motors - Teacher for Business German for English Adults Level 1
at Degree Level for German apprentices within the project “Wanderjahre”
• Setting up, developing and delivering evening classes in German / English to build/develop language skills and cross-cultural awareness

11/06 to 12/08 Hovercraft Rental - Director
• Development of an innovative business proposition offering commercial hovercraft rental to the public and private sector
• Obtained certification for commercial hovercraft pilot, first aid, fire awareness, sea survival, VHF radio communication
• Promoted and managed business arrangements, working with the BBC and the Liverpool Capital of Culture to develop the business value
• Opened up the opportunity to work with the Olympics management team
• Sold the business successfully at the end of the year 2008 to a London-based organisation

1987 to 2000 S.A.T. Logistics - Company Accountant, Sea-Air transport GmbH, Düsseldorf
• Company Account Officer with sole responsibility for company book keeping and training of IT and bookkeeping personnel
• Gained experience and skills in IT use and training

1977 to 1987 Customer Relationship Management – Düsseldorf & Ratingen - Professional Retail Manager.
• Working in Marketing, Sales and Service roles across all retail sectors