I'm an outgoing and chatty person with lots of curiosity and many hobbies. I am a professional musician ( singer-songwriter and violinist)
I have lived in many countries and visited over 50. I love to travel because I always want to learn more about different cultures.
I also love teaching. I have been a teacher and trainer for over ten years and I think I will always enjoy it. Be careful though! I love to chat but I also love grammar.
Favourite song
Adrianne Lenker is my favorite artist right now, but favorite song is too hard to choose.
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 luxuries would you choose and why?
my guitar, a toothbrush, & a friend.
If I had a super power, what would it be and why?
Teleportation or speaking every language perfectly!
If I were an animal, what would it be and why?
a blue whale
Jun 2019
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Dec 2020
Teacher for ESL and ESP for the Qatar Police College
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
Designed and delivered training sessions aimed at improving participants’ English in general and specifically for policing
Worked in small teaching to teams focusing on two groups of learners aged 18-20
Ran re-enactments to develop skills for various situations, including crowd management, crime investigation, dealing with violence, etc.
Accompanied learners to lectures from academics and policing professionals from the local police force regarding crowd control.
Accompanied learners on outings around the city
Wrote reports on learners’ progress and material suitability
Participated in meetings and professional development and cultural awareness sessions
Worked in small teaching to teams focusing on two groups of learners aged 18-20
Ran re-enactments to develop skills for various situations, including crowd management, crime investigation, dealing with violence, etc.
Accompanied learners to lectures from academics and policing professionals from the local police force regarding crowd control.
Accompanied learners on outings around the city
Wrote reports on learners’ progress and material suitability
Participated in meetings and professional development and cultural awareness sessions
Feb 2019
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Aug 2019
EFL and IELTS Preparatory Teacher, MCSE
Manchester Central School of English, Manchester, UK
Prepared and taught General English and IELTS classes for Beginners, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, and Academic/Advanced level international students age 16 and up
Participated in regular staff meetings, observations, and continued professional development seminars
Tracked and reported on student’s progress throughout 12- week intensive learning contracts
Provided regular spoken and written feedback for learners
Conducted and mark formal weekly assessments
Organized monthly outings and social events to explore Manchester with students
Participated in regular staff meetings, observations, and continued professional development seminars
Tracked and reported on student’s progress throughout 12- week intensive learning contracts
Provided regular spoken and written feedback for learners
Conducted and mark formal weekly assessments
Organized monthly outings and social events to explore Manchester with students
Sept 2016
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Jun 2018
Lecturer and Trainer for Business English
University of Stuttgart, Stadtmitte and Vaihingen campuses
Organized and ran ongoing workshops for General and Business English and Communication skills for University graduate students and
personnel.
personnel.
Jun 2016
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Jan 2018
Business English and Intercultural Trainer
Stuttgart, Germany
Private one-on-one and group training in Business English with varied departments of companies including Finance, IT, HR, Marketing,
Manufacturing and Communications. Regular locations included Bosch, Daimler, MHP Porsche, Baxter GmbH, Schwarz Group
(Kaufland and Lidl), Allianz Insurance, and Heller Machines and Technology.
Manufacturing and Communications. Regular locations included Bosch, Daimler, MHP Porsche, Baxter GmbH, Schwarz Group
(Kaufland and Lidl), Allianz Insurance, and Heller Machines and Technology.
Jun 2013
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Aug 2015
IELTS Examiner for North East China
Beijing, China
Examiner and Marker for the British Council IELTS speaking and writing tests.
Jul 2012
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Aug 2015
English Teacher and Trainer for Chaoyang Education Project
Beijing, China
The Chaoyang Education Project is a pioneering research project working to develop and apply current methods of EFL teaching and learning that aim to better equip Chinese students with real life English communication skills. The project is run in collaboration with the Beijing Chaoyang District Education Committee and Beijing BISS International School. I was placed at some of the top schools in Chaoyang District, including Wuluju Middle, Dongfangdecai Middle and Beijing Academy.
Dec 2010
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Jan 2012
Foreign Trainer, Wall Street English
Beijing, China
ESL and Corporate training for adult learners.
Sept 2015
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Dec 2015
DELTA (Diploma of English Language Training for Adults)
Masters Equivalency in ESL training.
Nov 2010
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Dec 2010
CELTA (Certificate of English Language Training for Adults)
Certificate in ESL Training
Jan 1980
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Jan 1980
Bachelors Degree in Music and English
Double major in Music Performance ( voice and strings) and English with a focus in creative writing.
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Grammar Genius (124)
Great Conversation (107)
Choicest Cultural Insights (102)
English
German
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