Timothy

Experienced education professional
40 years oldTranslation/ProofreadingCome from United Kingdom Living in Beijing
Language: English
Mandarin: fluent communication

I am a dedicated educator and English language professional with over 12 years' experience of TEFL in China, with a proven ability to instruct, teach and assess those who wish to communicate in English. I have had over ten years involvement with the IELTS exam, a high-stakes standardized test for non-native speakers and during that time have received the highest grades in all checks and assessments of my examining ability. I have also been involved in a number of professional development activities and training courses, such as for item writing, customer service and translation in order to hone my skills and deepen my understanding of my field.

IELTS Examiner
The British Council
Jul 2016 - Jul 2023(7 years)

- I deliver the oral component and mark the written component for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at test centres around China. This involves assessing the oral and written English proficiency of candidates who wish to emigrate or study abroad. - This position requires a deep knowledge of the English language as well as the ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high levels of professionalism. - Key components of this job include an ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information, an ability to respond effectively to feedback, as well as a capacity to work as part of a team and demonstrate cultural sensitivity when dealing with customers. - I was involved in a high-profile collaborative translation project where I translated research from a Chinese government sponsored project concerning future reforms for the National Middle School Exam. - I was involved in an item writing project where I wrote a series of exam questions designed to be used in official IELTS practice material.

Proofreading
Freelance
May 2020 - May 2023(3 years)

- I have proofread a number of documents on various topics for publication in English. - These include academic research theses in the medical field, pieces for inclusion in marketing material and local government press releases. - All documents have been proofread according to deadline and have all been accepted by the clients.

Teacher
Heilongjiang International University
Sep 2009 - Jul 2016(7 years)

 I taught Business and English to university students as part of a formal course of English instruction.  I was responsible for the setting up of a number of extra-curricular clubs and organised many activities to facilitate the learning of English, including debates, film festivals, performances, a Model United Nations and a termly English language magazine.  I received a number of internal awards for the quality of my teaching

UCL
, History
Sep 2006 - Jul 2007(a year)

Awarded a Pass with Distinction

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