David Davies
Address: Kingsland Auckland City 1022 New Zealand
E-mail: chestergens1@yahoo.com
Telephone: 021 131 0992

PROFILE
A tutor with experience of teaching in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Japan and China. Highly flexible and adaptable with strong oral and written skills in my native language. I have worked effectively with many nationalities of all ages and abilities to improve their knowledge and understanding of English. I have been successfully teaching English in China to adults and children for the past three years. I am now looking to continue working overseas in 2017 in an environment suitable to qualifications and experience.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
Effective Communicator Individual Learning needs Assessor
Working with and helping others Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Creative Problem-Solver Tesol(trinity)certificated UK/NZ
Open, Reliable, enthusiastic and organised Adult Teaching certificate UK(NVQ)
Language ability: French/Spanish/Mandarin Educated to degree standard UK

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

May 2009-Present English Teacher NZIST 87-89 Albert St. Auckland City New Zealand

● IELTS/Advanced/Intermediate classes

● Preparing International Students for IELTS testing

July 2007-Jan 2009 English Teacher South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
• Preparing students for intensive short course exams (IELTS based)
• Advanced /Intermediate classes/ Business English/ Oral conversation classes
• Responding to Individual learning needs/action planning

Mar-2006-July2007 Esl Teacher DD Dragon English School, Oubei, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
• Teaching English/Business English to children and adults
• Re-organising curriculum and exam systems
• Successfully motivating students to pass exams

Oct-2005-Dec2005 Tefl Teacher Edenz colleges Newmarket Auckland NZ
• Teaching English to Edenz college International students

July 2004-Oct 2005 Esol Teacher West Auckland Tutor society NZ
• Teaching adults with English as a second language
• Strengthening their knowledge and understanding of English

Sep 1997-Apr 2004 Teacher/Trainer Scout Entreprises/CSV, Bristol, U.K.
• Teaching and Training for two large Bristol Government organizations
• Responsible for CV construction, application form-filling and interview skills
• Delivering English language sessions for minority ethnic communities
• Supporting and encouraging people with Special needs

David Davies Continuation Sheet

TRAINING & EDUCATION

July 2004-Oct 2005 CertTESOL (Trinity London) Edenz Colleges Auckland NZ

ESOL Tutoring Certificate Unitech College Auckland

ESOL Training (Film and Drama Certificate) Auckland University

2003 – 2004 Learning Disabilities training (LDAF) Bedminster College,Bristol UK
Disability, Cultural/ Equal Opportunities/I.T. training

1998 – 2002 Adult Teaching Practice Certificate (NVQ) National U.K. Adult Teaching Award

Student Needs Assessment Award (NVQ) West of England University Bristol UK

1973-1976 B.A. studies– English/French/Spanish –North.London Poly UK

1965-1970 English Language, French and History Advanced Level. (College passes)

English Language/Literature French Spanish, History Ordinary Level

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Private School Teacher(three years) English/ sports supervision-working with children from 7 years to 14
Team building/Managing relationships certificate
First Aid at Work certificated
Eight years experience of office procedures
Ten years running a family business

INTERESTS
Social and cultural history , creative writing and music.
Sport, including swimming and tennis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
British(English)National Born in London England
U.K/New Zealand Residency status
Health and Fitness: Very Good

REFERENCES
Mike Currie – Course Tutor Zoe Copsey-Manager
Edenz Colleges, Newmarket West Auckland Home Tutors
Auckland, New Zealand P.O.BOX.44242 Point Chevalier
Tel: NZ ＋64 9 520 5935 Tel : NZ +64 9 846 0398