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Christopher Lawson

Christopher Lawson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quality Assurance Manager at NISAI Learning

  • Education

    • University of Birmingham

      1994 - 1995
      MPhil Picture House Shakespeare: Investigating the Adaptations by Franco Zeffirelli and Kenneth Branagh

    • Brunel University

      1989 - 1992
      BA (hons) English with American Studies First Class

    • University of the West of England

      1995 - 2001
      PhD Looking for Shakespeare: Cultural Relocations of the Plays on Film.

  • Experience

    • University of the West of England

      Sept 1995 - Sept 2000
      Lecturer

      • Developing and delivering unique undergraduate English courses.• Specialising in teaching undergraduate modules on Shakespeare, drama and film. • Leading seminars, assessing coursework and final year dissertations & exams.• Providing mentoring, academic and pastoral support.• Writing and delivering conference papers & published journal articles.

    • Santander UK Corporate & Commercial

      Jul 2000 - Dec 2000
      Mortgage Advisor

      • Selling mortgages and banking products; guiding customers through mortgage processes. Attaining targets in both revenue and customer satisfaction.

    • Halifax

      Feb 2001 - Jun 2001
      Mortgage Advisor

      • Selling mortgages and banking products; guiding customers through mortgage processes. Attaining targets in both revenue and customer satisfaction.

    • British Institutes - Treviso, Italy

      May 2002 - May 2006
      English teacher

      • Teaching English as a foreign language.• Teaching groups of young people aged 16+.• Preparing students for qualifications such as First Certificate, IELTS and Proficiency.

    • EC School of English

      Jun 2006 - Jun 2007
      English Teacher

      • Teaching English as a foreign language for business and study.• Teaching groups and individuals over 16; assessing students’ needs and capabilities, writing and delivering courses to suit them.

    • NISAI

      Mar 2007 - Jul 2014
      Experienced English, Media and Literacy Specialist

      Designing, planning and delivering 36 week A-level and GCSE English, Media Studies, Adult Literacy and ESOL courses by following and adapting Edexcel and AQA Exam board specifications for online learningWriting and implementing annual schemes of work, termly plans Designing, assigning and tracking the learner journey using MS Sharepoint, Learning Essentials and MS ClassServerDelivering live, online learning via Adobe Connect

    • AQA

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Examiner

      Examining and moderating GCE A-level English Literature LITA3 scriptsMaintaining accurate scoring within marking tolerancesSuccessfully completing marking and uploading scores using QMS within required timescales

    • NISAI Learning

      Jul 2014 - now

      An online training provider specialising in online and blended learning courses for hard to reach students worldwide• Adapting, Implementing, delivering and project managing English and Psychology A-levels and GCSEs for hard-to-reach learners in the UK and abroad; as well as ESL, vocational and apprenticeship courses. • Training, mentoring, coaching and supporting 15 colleagues.• Identified In Service Education Training (INSET) to promote staff development and improve best practise.• Training, supporting and advising colleagues in the development of all Assessment For Learning (AFL) practise across the curriculum.• Supporting the review and evaluation of current practise in AFL by teachers within the virtual academy, including work schemes, reporting, policies and procedures. Providing excellent feedback to the Director of Learning. Show less

      • Quality Assurance Manager

        Sept 2016 - now

      • English, Psychology and ESL Lead

        Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Counselling: an Introduction

      City Lit
      Apr 2013

    • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF)

      Edexcel
      Feb 2013

    • Training for Special Educational Needs

      Onlineinset.net
      Jul 2012

    • Emergency First Aid at Work

      Principal Training
      Mar 2012

    • IFL Affiliate

      Institute for Learning
      Mar 2011

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Lawson
      Teacher of the term Nisai Learning Apr 2015 Voted for by Nisai students.Praise from students:-"He makes his lessons fun and engaging and you never feel bored"Making students feel welcome and cared for in each lesson:-"He always remembers what you've said... it just shows he cares""He always has this routine of of saying 'welcome' to each person individually and he just makes everyone feel... well, welcome : ) "
    • Awarded to Christopher Lawson
      Teacher of the term Nisai Learning Apr 2013 Voted for by Nisai students:-“He is such a good teacher has a really good way of understanding and is really good at getting into the depth of English :) He makes the lessons fun and interesting but most important he is a really nice person and made me feel really welcomed at Nisai :)” “Brilliant teacher, great sense of humour and explains the lesson so everyone can understand.” “His lessons are amazing he is there to help when I need it he makes his lessons fun and he is… Show more Voted for by Nisai students:-“He is such a good teacher has a really good way of understanding and is really good at getting into the depth of English :) He makes the lessons fun and interesting but most important he is a really nice person and made me feel really welcomed at Nisai :)” “Brilliant teacher, great sense of humour and explains the lesson so everyone can understand.” “His lessons are amazing he is there to help when I need it he makes his lessons fun and he is one of the best teachers I have ever had. he has helped me improve my English and he is the best.” Show less
    • Awarded to Christopher Lawson
      Arthur Scott Prize for Creative Writing Brunel University English Faculty Apr 1991