June-July 2010:  Language Link, Beijing.              CELTA (120h), Pass B.

This included 6 hours observed, assessed teaching, 4 hours self-directed, un-assessed teaching, 6 hours observation of fully qualified teachers and over 20 hours observation of fellow trainees.  Attaining a Pass B grade demonstrates a level of achievement significantly higher than that required to obtain a Pass.

Skills developed:  These include ways of staging and delivering lessons focusing on items of language or language skills, teaching at different levels, detailed lesson planning, language analysis, designing practice activities, classroom management, adapting to different learning styles, and teaching methodology.

Oct 2005 – June 2008:  King's College, London.   BA (Hons) Philosophy, 2:1

This included modules on contemporary Metaphysics and Epistemology, Formal Logic, important periods in the history of Philosophy, Ethics and Political Philosophy.

Skills developed:  These include analytical and lateral thinking skills, synthesising an argument, understanding and concise expression of difficult concepts, reading, writing, working under pressure to meet deadlines and sit exams, and self-motivation.  In addition, I gained experience leading research seminars attended by other students, presenting new information and chairing follow up debates.

September 1998 – June 2005:  All Saints' RC School, York.

3 A-Levels:  Politics A, Religious Studies A, Physics B.

9 GCSEs:  A* - B including Maths, English and Science.

Employment History

 June 2009 – June 2010:  Assistant Manager         J Baker's Restaurant, York.

My role involved coordinating and delivering service, managing money, and training and supervising staff in areas such as the use of equipment, their roles and responsibilities, required knowledge, and health and safety.

Skills developed:  These include working within a committed multi-national team, delivering excellent customer service under high pressure, developing specialised knowledge, teaching skills, and communicating with a wide range of people.

Sept 2008 – June 2009:  Communications Officer Karian and Box, York.

My role involved writing content for communications literature and market research reports, data analysis and interpretation for market research/employee surveys, and proof reading.

Skills developed:  These include reading and writing for a variety of purposes, organisation and time management, analysing statistical information, computer literacy, professionalism, and punctuality.

June – Sept 2007:  Bar Manager       Theatre Royal, York.

My role involved supervising staff, ordering stock, managing money and the rota.

Skills developed:  These include customer service, the ability to work unsupervised in a position of responsibility, and predicting staff and stock requirements based on previous evidence and ticket sales.

Interests

 Music    I am a keen musician and a proficient trombonist.  In addition to enjoying listening to music, I gain great pleasure from playing music with others.  I also have experience giving instrumental and theoretical music tuition on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, and conducting ensembles.

Literature  I am an avid reader.  Alongside the enjoyment this brings, it has made me more articulate, brought me into contact with challenging ideas, and given me greater understanding and appreciation of different perspectives.

Travel  I am fascinated by other cultures and ways of life and wish to experience these firsthand.  I have travelled independently and extensively around Europe and am currently living in China.  As I result of this I am excited rather than intimidated by unfamiliar surroundings and am quick to adapt to new environments.