Michelle Dwyer

Experience

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  University of Gothenburg Adult Education Annex

  Sept 1981 - Jul 1983

  Teacher of English

  I taught English to a range of clients for social, academic and professional purposes. This work included teaching in schools, in night classes and within major companies such as Ericsons.

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  British Council

  Dec 1984 - Jun 1988

  Course Co-ordinator

  Heading a team of 15 teachers, I was responsible for the design and delivery of English Language programmes for a range of clients learning English for business, academic and leisure purposes.

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  Michelle Dwyer Language Training

  Jul 1988 - Dec 2013

  Freelance trainer in communication skills

  I offer bespoke courses in communication skills with a focus on clients whose first language is not English. I have worked with people of many nationalities and within a range of professions and businesses

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  University of Liverpool

  Jul 1988 - now

  I was responsible for heading a small department, with two direct reports, which was tasked with raising the profile of the English Language Centre within the EFL industry in the UK and with potential partners and students around the world. We strive to offer an excellent product, which we can have full confidence in promoting and so I also took responsibility for all quality assurance within the Centre. I steered the English Language Centre through British Council accreditation and built up our list of partner agents. During my last year in the role, the ELC brought in over £1M in revenue from commercial courses over and above the revenue from Pre-sessional English fees. I also taught on the Masters in TESOL and other courses offered by the University. Show less

  • English Language Centre Director

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Commercial and Quality Director

    Apr 2013 - Oct 2019

  • University teacher and trainer

    Jul 1988 - Apr 2013
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  University College Salford

  Mar 1992 - Mar 1995

  International Development Offcier

  I was able to substantially increase income derived from overseas student fees by concentrating on the development of links with companies and institutions overseas and marketing the College effectively abroad.

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  Mersey Postgraduate Medical Deanery

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2013

  Freelance trainer in Communication Skills for General Practice

  I am currently designing and delivering a course aimed at assisting international medical graduates in upgrading their commumication skills for general practice in the UK.