Personal Information

     Marital status: Separated

     Nationality: British

     Age: 52

     Place of Birth: Southampton, England

Education

1968 – 1972, The Deanery Secondary School.  Southampton

5 GCE’s (R.E., Art, Metalwork, Biology, Geography)

2 O Levels (English, Maths)

1995 – 1997, Southampton Technical College. Southampton

RSA Trainers Award            (Units A22,B22,B33,C21,C23,E23,E32)

RSA Assessors Award         (Units D32,D33)

2002, TESOL, Online Course

2002 – 2003, Portsmouth University, (Open University), PGCE/Cert Ed

Work History

2005 – 2010, Xiangtan College, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.  English Oral Teacher

Jul 2001 – Sep 2005, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Adult Education Dept and Dumfries and Galloway College.  Teaching SVQ, ECDL and various Computer Units.

1998 – Jul 2001, Computer Freedom Ltd.  Web design and Microsoft Office Application Training to various Company employees.

1997 – 1998, Southampton Technical College.  Teaching NVQ Computer Studies.

1994 - 1995, Millbrook Furnishings Ltd.  Assistant Dept Manager

1988 – 1994, Ace Joinery Ltd.  Factory Manager

1985 – 1988,  The Loft,  Shop Owner

Interests and activities

Music, Reading, Computer Web Design and Horse riding.

Volunteer Community activities

ABE (Adult Basic Education) Teacher.  Teaching 16yr olds and up, Key Skills (basic reading and writing) through D & G Council Adult Education Dept.