Daniel Pugsley

Experience

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  Academia Linguistica Internacional

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2009

  English Second Language Teacher

  Taught Cambridge Trinity speaking exam preparation courses in state primary and secondary schools in school partnership projects in Barletta and Canosa di Puglia.Taught small group and individual conversation classes to adults, teenagers and young children.Taught CPE preparation courses in state secondary schools in Barletta.Taught FCE preparation classes in a state secondary schools in Andria and Minervino.Taught individuals preparing for IELTS qualifications. Taught conversation classes at a school for the deaf in Barletta. Show less

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  ITTTi Japan

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

  English Second Language Teacher

  Completed a 2 week training programme in Nagoya in how to deliver the company provided programmes Taught company provided programmes to students from 2-15 years old at 3 schools in Kanazawa, one week at each school per month. Taught the same programmes at a variety of schools in the Ishikawa area in the fourth week of each month.Participated in and delivered PD workshops in a variety of areas at quarterly company PD weekendsParticipated in and delivered PD workshops in delivering the company courses at bi-weekly PD sessions Show less

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  Academia Linguistica Internacional

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Director Of Studies

  Managed 9 TEFL teachers.Organised and delivered weekly professional development sessions.Set up a system of regular peer observations.Assisted in the successful application to become a Helen Doran franchise school.Wrote a 120 page games manual to assist newly qualified or inexperienced teachers.Designed curricula and assisted teachers in self designing curricula for a variety of EU funded school partnership projects (PON Projects). These projects usually culminated in Trinity speaking exams.Taught EFL at a variety of primary and secondary schools in the local area, including Barletta, Andria, Minervino, Trinitapoli and Canosa di Puglia. Show less

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  K&K School of English

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  English Teacher

  Taught conversation classes to advanced adultsTaught a bi-weekly class preparing for CPETaught 3 bi-weekly classes preparing for FCETaught 3 bi-weekly classes preparing for CAE

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  Speed School of English

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  English Second Language Teacher

  Taught a weekly conversation class to a group of 8-10 year olds. Self designed the curriculum, materials, activities and games.

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  Primary School 155

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  English Second Language Teacher

  Taught additional English conversation classes to all year 6 students at the Primary school.Self designed the curriculum, materials, activities and games.

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  I-to-i TEFL

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  TEFL Expert

  Sold TEFL training courses by phone.Responsible for B to B sales involving schools.Developed course content for TEFL courses.Wrote marketing material and jobs advice for the website.Worked with the Microsoft Office suite, Outlook and multiple open source software programmes for invoicing, recording calls and tracking data.

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  Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI)

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2018

  English Teacher

  Taught EFL to Emirati boys between 15 and 25 years of age. Implemented a self designed reading scheme based on my own MA dissertation research into teaching Arabic L1 learners. Mentored and co-taught with new teachers.Developed a new Military English curriculum.Delivered PD sessions on teaching through games, SEN, improving engagement, how to teach reading to Arabic L1 students and classroom management skills.Worked on a daily basis with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Explorer.Used Hitachi StarBoard smart board on a daily basis. Used iPads with classes on a regular basis.Gained several qualifications as part of ongoing professional development, including the British Council SEN Certificate, IC3 qualification in computer literacy, and Open University free courses in teaching Secondary Maths and Management in Education.Completed Action Research projects on behaviour management and teaching Arabic L1 students to read.Attended conferences such as TESOL Arabia. Show less

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  THE NORTH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LTD

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  English Teacher

  I teach ESOL to adults. The levels vary from pre-beginner to CAE and IELTS. Classes are either small groups or individuals. I am also now involved in recruiting students for the summer programme and some other school promotion activities.

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  Barnsley College

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2024

  ESOL Lecturer
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  University and College Union (UCU)

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  Branch Chairman

  I am the chairman of the Barnsley College UCU branch.

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  National Horseracing College

  May 2024 - now

  English and Maths Tutor

  I am excited to be in a new role at the National Horseracing College in Doncaster!