I am a reliable and motivated postgraduate who is extremely adaptable and keen to learn new skills. During my undergraduate degree I worked part-time and during my postgraduate degree I worked full time, so I am very conscientious and used to juggling varied tasks and deadlines.  My career has given me vast experience of dealing with many different types and nationalities of people and of working both within and leading a team. My success at meeting all my deadlines during my independent study demonstrates that I am well organised and structure my time efficiently.

Education:

2006-2008                  University of Bristol.         

                                   MSc in International Relations.

                            International Security-74                   

                           International Political Economy- 67  

                            Conflict Management- 63            

                           Religion, Fundamentalism & Conflict- 67

                           Theories of International Relations- 65      

                           Foreign Policy Analysis- 64

2001-2004                  University of Leicester.

                                   BA in History (Upper Second Class Honours).

1993-2000                  Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone.

                                   A-Levels: English (A), History (B), Media Studies (D)

                                   GCSEs: 3 As, 4 Bs and 2 Cs including Maths, English, French, Science and I.T.

Work Experience:

English Teacher (July 2010- Present), Academy of English Studies, Folkestone.

·         Devising educational and engaging lessons for varied age groups. Students aged from 11-17.

·         Organising outdoor cultural activities to compliment the English language lesson.

English Teacher (April 2009- April 2010), Wonderland English School, Seoul.

·         Formulating educational and entertaining lessons for varied age groups. Students aged from 4-12.

·         Holding demonstration classes to prospective parents.

·         Organising and deciding school curriculum.

·         Writing tests and homework for the most advanced students.

Sales and Service Representative (December 2009- April 2009), Saga Insurance, Folkestone.

·        Meeting sales and service targets.

Team Leader (June 2005- December 2009), Royal Bank of Scotland, Bristol.

·         Ensuring the team functioned efficiently, handling any member’s personnel or business concerns.

·         Organising training and holding presentations on areas of team development.

·         Co-ordinating business and customer needs across different departments.

Temporary Staff (October 2004- June 2005), Randstad, Bristol.

·         Quickly adapting to new challenges, accomplishing significant projects within tight deadlines.

·         Co-ordinating projects between people of different companies and nationalities.

Languages:

2010 - Korean, Level 1 - Yonsei University, Seoul.

1998 - French, G.C.S.E (A Grade) - Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone.

1996 - German, Level 2 – Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone.

Professional Training:

October 2008- Teaching English as a Foreign Language – Tefl Training.

March 2008- Presentation Skills – Royal Bank of Scotland.

September 2006- Note Taking- Royal Bank of Scotland.

June 2006- Management Skills – Royal Bank of Scotland.

June 2003- Computer Research Methods- University of Leicester.

June 2001- Area Manager Course – McDonalds. 

Additional Skills and Interests: 

·         In addition to presentations I gave at work I regularly gave individual and group talks at the University of Bristol always achieving a distinction.

·         A keen interest in current affairs I am a subscriber to web updates from the International Crisis Group and Relief Web.

·         I enjoy keeping fit, I ran a 5-aside football team in Bristol for over two years and recently accomplished a 10k run raising over £140 for cancer research.