David Dodgson

Experience

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  Kent English

  Mar 2000 - Sept 2002

  EFL Teacher

  Main responsibilities:- Teach grammar and language skills to adult classes from beginners to advanced.- Prepare and select material for the syllabus and for mixed ability student workshops.- Mentor new teachers by assisting them with educational methods and ideas.

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  TED Ankara Koleji

  Sept 2002 - Aug 2014

  Main responsibilities:- Design and develop a language skills programme for primary and secondary school ESL students (aged 8 to 16) with an emphasis on communicative skills and fluency.- Induct, train and provide on-going support for teaching colleagues with a strong focus on ICT.- Create interactive language development activities for the school wiki site and class blogging programme.- Create a comprehensive syllabus and design effective practice materials to prepare students for Cambridge YLE examinations. Show less

  • English Skills Programme Coordinator

    Sept 2009 - Aug 2014

  • ESL Teacher

    Sept 2002 - Aug 2009
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  British Council

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2009

  Hourly Paid Teacher

  Main responsibilities:- Teach English for a variety of specific purposes to contracted classes.- Create materials to prepare students for international standard examinations such as IELTS.- Contribute to development of course materials for the Turkish Ministry of Education.

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  Türk Eğitim Derneği

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  Online ESL Coordinator

  Design and deliver innovative communicative online lessons for students in branchesof the school across Turkey.

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  ESOL Courses

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Social Media Manager

  - Manage website's Twitter and Facebook accounts, sharing links to learning activities and communicating with users on a daily basis.- Run monthly live chat sessions on a themed topic.

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  TeachingEnglish website

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2017

  Associate Contributor

  Contribute regular articles to the Teaching English magazine and host webinars on topicssuch as teacher development, classroom management, and effective use of ICT.

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  SeltAcademy

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Teacher training Materials Author

  Main responsibilities:- Design interactive training sessions for newly-qualified English language teachers focusing on teaching language skills, classroom management, motivation, and use of ICT in primary and secondary classrooms.- Create activities to engage trainees while giving examples of best practice and providing opportunities for participant reflection.- Author slideshow presentations with detailed presenter notes.- Create handouts using original and adapted ideas and texts relevant to the training topic.- Act on feedback from line manager and trainers to refine and revise materials.- Deliver training sessions to newly-qualified teachers, and give constructive feedback on assignments and demonstration lessons. Show less

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  The International School of Gabon Ruban Vert

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

  Language School Coordinator

  Main responsibilities:- Develop and implement a long-term project to establish a new adult language school in a developing nation.- Prepare IB and IGCSE students to undertake the English B assessments.- Offer support and guidance to senior students to develop academic writing skills.- Establish and manage a teacher development programme for academic staff.- Run regular workshops for international school and language school staff on learner support and EAL writing skills development.- Liaise with section heads, form tutors and specialists to ensure EAL development targets are being met.- Actively contribute to planning and running of extra-curricular activities and school community events. Show less

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  BBC

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Self-study Materials Writer

  Main responsibilities:- Design units for online self-study course aimed at teen/adult pre-intermediate learners and above.- Author original texts, podcast and video scripts, and source and adapt authentic audio, video, and texts relevant to the theme and language focus.- Create activities and review quizzes with constructive feedback, 'call to action' tasks, and grammar reference guides for each lesson.- Liaise with editors and act promptly upon feedback to meet deadlines for publication. Show less

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  British Council

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

  ICT Coordinator

  Main responsibilities:- Manage and advise on effective use of ICT to facilitate language learning at all levels.- Set up and manage classroom sets of iPads and provide training on best practices to teachers and students.- Conduct initial training and offer on-going support for IWB use and flipchart design.- As duty manager, oversee daily operations within the school, respond effectively and decisively to arising issues, assign cover and maintain records as needed.- As line manager, conduct developmental observations and bi-annual performance reviews for a team of three teachers.- Prepare students to sit the IELTS Academic and General Training examinations. Show less

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  The Distance DELTA

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  Distance DELTA Local Tutor

  Conduct official observations, write evaluative reports, and provide local support for teachers undertaking the Distance Diploma in English Language Teaching.

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  Modern English Teacher

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2021

  Resident Blogger

  Contribute monthly articles to the Modern English Teacher website focusing on different aspects of teaching and teacher development.

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  IELTS BRITISHCOUNCIL

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  IELTS Speaking Examiner

  Certified IELTS Speaking Examiner

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  Haileybury Almaty

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Head of Language and Learning

  Main responsibilities:- Manage EAL provision and schedules across the whole school from Reception to 6th Form.- Implement initial and continuous assessment programmes to identify EAL needs and track pupilprogress.- Design and develop successful EAP and IELTS preparation course leading to an average IELTSacademic score of 7.5 from current 6th form cohort.- Conduct official observations and deliver professional development programme for local and expat EAL staff.- Liaise with fellow Heads of Faculty and subject specialists to ensure EAL support is provided across the curriculum.- Provide support and advice for parents through school seminar programme and website.- Create and manage faculty handbook, whole school EAL policy and development plan, exam results analyses, and resources inventory. Show less

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  Bedford School

  Aug 2019 - now

  English Second Language Coordinator

  Main responsibilities:- Manage and monitor EAL needs of international students from Year 9 to 6th form, with autumn term 2023 ISI report highlighting that EAL pupils "regularly exceed expectations".- Design and develop EAL register and individual learning plans supported by comprehensive continuous language assessment programme to track pupil progress.- Implement a range of EAL programmes to support leaners with differing needs.- Prepare EAL students for IGCSE ESL, IB English B and IELTS assessments.- Conduct regular observations of academic teaching across varied departments followed by tailored training and advice to ensure EAL learners are well supported.- Liaise with boarding staff and tutors to ensure optimal pastoral care for international pupils.- Play a fully active role in all aspects of school including coaching U14 rugby and hockey, boarding house supervision, and special school events. Show less

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  International Baccalaureate

  Jan 2020 - now

  Assistant Examiner Team Leader

  Apply marking criteria to candidate's IA submissions, Paper 1 Writing and Paper 2 Listening for English B Higher Level; train and support assistant examiners to meet marking targets