Nationality：British

Education Background：

Ba (Hons) English Language and Literature

Oxford Trinity TESOL

Subject Taught：English & Philosophy

Soccer Club Coach

Working Experience：

Ivy Shanghai International School (Shanghai); Foreign Language Teacher

Web International English (Shanghai); Foreign Language Teacher

English In The Office (Sao Paulo, Brazil); Business English Private Teacher

Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC); Research Project Manager

Institute for Policy Studies in Education (IPSE); Research Administrator, Assistant Editor

Personal Profile：

This year I have worked with many of the students at Ivy School in different roles, each one challenging and rewarding in its own way.

As a member of the English department I have worked to improve the students’ English ability and prepare them for TOEFL tests that are so important for their futures. Studying a language can be difficult and demanding, but I have been proud to see my students work hard to improve their English level so that they have the opportunity to study at some of the best English language Universities in the world. I also believe that in studying at a school with an international curriculum and with foreign teachers, the students have gained opportunities to develop skills and experiences that would not be available to them at conventional Chinese schools. The school has particularly encouraged the students to develop wider skills and abilities that will help them to deal with the challenges of the modern world.

In a similar vein, I have also taught a course in Philosophy to our Grade 12 students. This course was introduced by our partner school in The USA. Its aim is to encourage students to be able to think for themselves, to understand the way the world works, and to help them to make their own decisions in life. These are skills that will be essential for the students when they enter the adult world, in an increasingly dynamic and global society where old established rules have fallen by the wayside and life is becoming increasingly complex. I have greatly enjoyed teaching this class and hearing the students develop their views and ideas, and I like to think that many of the students have also gained real insights and inspiration from the class.

Finally, I have also been in charge of the Ivy School football club this year. Ivy’s clubs and extra curricular activities are an important part of its curriculum, and have helped students to have a varied and balanced lifestyle as students at the school. The football club in particular encourages students to get the exercise and outdoor time necessary for a happy and healthy body and mind, as well as developing skills such as teamwork, leadership and responsibility. It’s also been a pleasure to see the students improve their football skills in a friendly and fun environment.

The most important thing about this school is its students; and I have been lucky to get to know many of them well. Every student here is different and special in their own way, and I feel that this school offers students the opportunity to fully develop their own personality and interests. For me this is the best thing about the school and the best thing about the job.