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Resumé Name: Amber Rosamond GodslandDate of Birth: 1st March, 1992Address: 880 Grandview Way, Toronto, M2N 7B2Email: ambergodsland@Telephone: +14169989320Education and QualificationsUniversity of Sheffield 2010- 2014, 2.1 Chinese Studies and History BA Honours (Year Abroad in China at Nanjing University 2011-2012)120-hour Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults / CELTA (July 2016)HSK 5 Certificate (2019) ExperienceVolunteer Translator for the “Chinese Colloqualised” podcast (May 2021 – present) I translate podcast transcripts from Mandarin into English for listeners of the podcast for language learning support. Topics include Chinese culture, history and current affairs. Head of English Department at the Houde Academy, Shenzhen (August 2017 – July 2020) I developed an English Literature and Language curriculum in accordance with Approaches to Teaching Learning (ATL) skills for Grade 10 – 12 students preparing to study abroad. I co-ordinated curriculum for the whole English department, mentored colleagues, carried out internal assessments of teaching and marking and wrote English entrance exams. I worked with the highest level Grade 12 students in developing their writing skills which involved proof-reading and editing. English Language Teacher at Beijing Academy, Beijing (September 2016 – July 2017) I worked as part of the BISS Teacher Training Institute on a partner teaching programme designed to increase student centred learning and equip students with real-life English communication skills.We used the ‘communicative approach’ (CLT) method. Using this method we interpreted the content of the school assigned text book to co-plan and co-teach receptive and productive skills based lessons to Grade 9 students.English Language Teacher at The Middle School Affiliated with Renmin University, Beijing (September 2015- July 2016). I worked with Beijing Huanyu Zhida International Education Consulting teaching Grade 6 – 10 students. With Senior 1 I took the topics of the District Textbook (New Senior English for China) and adapted them to increase their relevance and accessibility to students and designed communicative and authentic speaking tasks.With Junior 1 I used the ‘Good English/典范’ story series, the main aim of these classes was to improve students’ reading comprehension skills, lessons were planned in way that students would be able to re tell the story in creative, engaging and memorable ways. Tour Manager with Newman Tours, Beijing (September 2014-July 2015). I worked as a tour guide, planning and delivering tours to foreigners throughout China. My role included marketing, financial and administrative responsibilities for the company. Bars and Catering Assistant with Sheffield Students’ Union (September 2013-June 2014) Activity Leader with Oxford Education Group (July-August 2013)Volunteer teaching and maintenance work at an orphanage in Cambodia with the Khmer Development of Freedom Organisation (July 2009) ReferenceDr. Yu HanThe School of East Asian StudiesThe University of SheffieldShearwood RoadSheffield,S10 2TDUnited Kingdomyu.han@sheffield.ac.uk(0114) 222 8436 ................
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