I worked as an English teacher in China for over a year during 2006/07, whilst on a gap year from University.  I taught in both a private English school and a college, this meant I gained experience teaching all age groups, from kindergarten and school students right up to adults.

 Upon completion of this work I returned to the UK to finish the final year of my course at University.  After graduation I helped found a start-up digital media company with four other recent graduates.

 I am entrepreneurial in nature and have developed a range of business based skills and knowledge.  I also have good communication skills from managing personnel within the company.  My partner is Chinese and I have a good knowledge of Chinese culture and speak and understand a basic amount of Mandarin.

 Experience History

 Nov.2008 - Present:                                                                    (Duration: Twenty months)                               Position: Owner and Business Manager, Polygon Fiction Ltd

Summary: I co-founded the animation studio Polygon Fiction where I am in charge of the company's business dealings as well as acting as a Producer. 

From November to May the company was part of the Digital City fellowship scheme.

May.2008 - July.2008:                                                                      (Duration: Three months)                               Position: Design Consultant and Representative

Philanthropy Studios, Victoria Road, Middlesbrough

Summary: I worked in a design consultancy capacity during the inception of the company’s new project as well as representing them at Industry networking events.

Feb.2008 - March:                                                                               (Duration: Two months)                               Position: Part Time Computing Teacher

Tees Valley Chinese Community Centre, Middlesbrough

Summary: I worked voluntarily at the weekend, teaching basic computing skills to elderly members of the local Chinese community.

June.2006 - Aug.2007:                                                     (Duration: One year, Three months)

Position: Full Time English Teacher.

English First School and Dongchang College, Liaocheng, China.

Summary: I taught English in a private English school and in a college in a small city in Northern China.  My students represented all age groups and abilities.

 Skill Summary

1.         Experience teaching different age groups among students who speak English as a second language.

2.         Speaker of Mandarin to a basic level.

3.         Understanding of business strategy and fundamentals.

4.         Highly computer literate, knowledge of 3D modelling and image manipulation software.

5.         Competent at drawing and with traditional media.

6.         Competent with digital photography.

7.         Understanding of graphic design and typography.

8.         Holder of UK driver’s license.

 Interests

 After spending a year living in China I have developed a broad interest in Asian history and culture.  I am also currently learning Mandarin.  My other interests include hill walking, reading, cinema, computer games and travel.