Claire Goode

Experience

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  Sheldon Heath Community School

  Sept 1997 - Aug 1998

  Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

  Teacher at an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school, specialising in French, with some German at Key Stage three. Achievements included:- Establishing a pen-friend link with a school in Lyon, and arranged a subsequent visit by the French pupils to Sheldon - Providing IT support to year 8 students in both Maths and English- Active involvement in an innovative project, initiated by Aston University, teaching French to a year 4 class at a local school.

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  The English Institute, France

  Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

  Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

  Teacher in a private language school, providing both individual and group lessons.

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  Institut Commercial de Nancy / International Graduate Business School

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  Lecturer (EFL, 'UK Culture' and 'Marketing in the UK')

  Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Prepared students for the GMAT and TOEFL examinations, as well as providing general conversation classes for staff.

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  University of Nancy (Dept of Adult Education)

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  Lecturer (English as a Foreign Language)

  Teaching English at all levels within the University. Responsible for testing and placing students in appropriate groups. Coordinator of evening classes, and also of the link between the languages department and the resources centre.

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  Concours Ecricome, Paris

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  Examiner

  Examiner for the competitive entrance exam for five Graduate Business Schools in France (speaking and writing modules).

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  Education Authority for the Nancy-Metz region

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  Examiner for the ‘Diplôme de Compétence en Langue’

  The French Department of Education created this new examination, as a means of validating the language skills of people in full-time employment. Designed to compete with the popularity of the Cambridge exams in France.

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  Wall Street Institute France

  Sept 2001 - May 2002

  Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

  Full-time post teaching English at all levels. (Short-term contract)

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  Cap Formation

  May 2002 - May 2003

  Director of Studies

  Responsible for - providing feedback and assistance to a team of 25 teachers - liaising with the school sales and administrative staff- testing and placing students in appropriate groups- liaising with company training managers - designing course programmes - developing teacher resources- teaching English as a Foreign Language, at all levels

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  Anglo-Continental

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

  5 weeks covering for staff in the Adult Education section of this school, followed by 12 weeks in the Anglo-Continental Junior School teaching young students aged 9-15 and also participating in evening activities and week-end excursions. (Short-term contract)

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  Bournemouth Business School International

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

  Senior Teacher (English Language Teaching)

  Full-time post at this International Graduate Business School, teaching English at all levels. Assumed Co-ordinator’s role to cover for line manager on study leave (March - May 2005).

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  Kingsway English Centre

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2006

  Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

  Full-time post teaching English at all levels in both individual and group lessons.

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  HMP Wandsworth / Kensington & Chelsea College, London

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Head of ESOL

  Full-time post at the head of the ESOL team within the college’s education department at HMP Wandsworth, the largest all-male prison in western Europe (with a population of around 1500 inmates). Responsible for: - designing and developing course programmes- liaising with fellow co-ordinators, education and prison managers - providing feedback and assistance to ESOL and Key Skills tutors- providing academic and pastoral support to students - testing and placing students in appropriate groups - teaching ESOL at all levels - managing assessment design and administration- overseeing external ESOL Skills for Life exams- managing exam administration (registration, results handling…)- developing teacher resources Show less

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  Trinity College, London

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  TESOL Consultant

  Invited to participate in the piloting of the written exam for the new Trinity College Diploma in TESOL.

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  AUT University

  Sept 2007 - Feb 2008

  Lecturer of ESOL

  Full-time post at the Auckland University of Technology (short-term contract)

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  Massey University

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2015

  Full-time post in the Centre for Professional and Continuing Education. Co-ordinator of the ‘Certificate in Foundation Studies’, the ‘Certificate of University Preparation’, and of the ‘Direct Entry English Pathway’ programmes (pre-undergraduate and pre-postgraduate preparation programmes). Responsibilities included:- developing course programmes, including the move towards blended and distance delivery- overseeing tutors on core papers; providing feedback and assistance to tutors of core, elective, and short course offerings (team of up to 22 tutors)- providing academic and pastoral support to students within all Foundation programmes- liaising with fellow co-ordinators, regional and national administration staff across Massey’s three campuses- assisting with recruitment and professional development of teaching staff- liaising with staff in Massey’s partner institutions regarding delivery of pathway programmes - actively seeking professional development of self and supporting that of team members- managing assessment design and administration- developing teacher resources- managing enrolment information, and student orientation- managing the timetable (core and elective papers)- managing registers and attendance- co-ordinating and teaching on the Foundation module of the Brunei Project (Massey University’s partnership with the military college of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces)- teaching in Foundation Education programmes (Albany campus) as requiredAs the departmental representative on the Academic Leadership Forum in Albany, I was able to collaborate with colleagues in diverse roles (including managerial, administrative, and academic) across the wider university community. Show less

  • Academic Co-ordinator: Foundation Education

    Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Programme Co-ordinator / Senior English Language Teacher

    May 2010 - Apr 2013

  • Senior English Language Teacher

    Apr 2009 - May 2010

  • English Language Teacher

    Feb 2008 - Apr 2009
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  Otago Polytechnic

  Mar 2016 - now

  (Promotion to Principal Lecturer)Full-time post in the ‘Learning & Teaching Development’ team, working with subject matter experts to build capability in designing and delivering online and blended courses that promote the highest quality learning experiences. Involved in continuing professional development, learning design, instructional design, and project management. We operate in a high-performing and self-leading team, which manages work collectively and has a strong culture of self-responsibility and service quality. Responsibilities include:* working on secondment with the OERu, to refine course content, and promote Open Education Practices* representing Learning & Teaching Development on the Research Ethics Committee* mentoring team colleagues in research projects, HEA Fellowship applications, and Academic Capability Partnering* working closely with staff in the School of Nursing, as their Academic Capability PartnerSince early 2020, I have also been one of the elected staff representatives on the Polytechnic's Leadership Council. Show less

  • Learning and Teaching Specialist / Principal Lecturer

    Dec 2018 - now

  • Learning and Teaching Specialist / Senior Lecturer

    May 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Senior Online Learning Designer

    Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Online Learning Designer

    Mar 2016 - Aug 2017
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  ICDE - International Council for Open and Distance Education

  Mar 2023 - now

  ICDE Ambassador (Oceania) for OER