Claire Low

Experience

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  Tiddlywinks Nursery School,

  Nov 2001 - Aug 2002

  Nursery Assistant
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  The Olive Tree

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2005

  English Second Language Teacher
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  Barley Hill Primary School

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  Primary School Teacher (Year 2)
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  Vidya

  Oct 2007 - Nov 2007

  English Second Language Teacher

  Self-help Women's Project

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  Jambiani Tourism Training Institute

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

  English Second Language Teacher
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  Lexis

  Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  English Second Language Teacher
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  Mainfor Soluciones Tecnológicas y Formación

  Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  English Second Language Teacher
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  VSO

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  English Teacher Trainer, Tutor Trainer

  Mpwapwa Teachers’ Training College, Tanzania (for Voluntary Service Overseas International) • Designed and delivered a 2-year teacher training course (350 trainees, up to 80 sts/class) and an INSETT and English-upgrading programme to 16 college tutors and 33 primary school teachers• Set up and coordinated a schedule of tutors to run an English Club for teacher trainees• Designed online (Moodle) teacher training courses (accessible to over 500 teacher trainees)• Regional Gender Representative for VSO Tanzania; represented VSO in UK newspaper interview • Coordinated with 12 Principals to design recruitment criteria for future VSO volunteers Show less

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  British Council

  May 2012 - Oct 2013

  English Teacher, Teacher Trainer

  • Ausaid Scholarship Course Coordinator: led a team of 5 teachers in delivering a 9-month teaching programme consisting of General English, English for Academic Purposes and IELTS preparation, with the aim of ensuring all 26 students reach at least Band 6 (some began with Band 4 in some skills). The students come from all over Africa and are sponsored through Australia Aid, a branch of the Australian government which seeks to provide comprehensive sponsorship to inspirational individuals from various countries. After completing a specialised Masters Degree in Australia, they are contracted to return to their countries and work to develop their sectors. • Delivering a range of courses, including Business Skills, General English, IELTS preparation, and off-site English for Specific Purposes courses for local companies and NGOs. Show less

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  University of Strathclyde

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  1:1 Carer for the Blind

  • Supported a university student on his year abroad from Strathclyde University (sick-leave cover)

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  Exams Catalunya - Cambridge English Platinum Exam Centre ES439

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Lead Invidulator

  • Worked with a team of invidulators to deliver exams across the Barcelona region

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  English Connection

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  English Second Language Teacher
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  British Council

  Jun 2014 - May 2017

  English Second Language Teacher

  • Line Manager: supported newly-joined teacher with administrative procedures, lesson planning, and setting up, reviewing and assessing their developmental goals; conducted official observations; graded line managee according to British Council standards. • Teachers’ Representative: delivered induction programme to new employees; provided ongoing pastoral and administrative support to 87 teachers; regularly met with Country Director • Level Leader for 4 levels (Secondary and High School); Manager on Duty for branch centre; Regional Green Champion; Equality Diversity and Inclusion National Team memberProduct/ELT Methodologies Teacher TrainerBritish Council, HCMC, Vietnam October 2016-May 2017• Adapted regionally-produced material and delivered INSETT on regional product (Primary Plus)• Co-designed and edited in-house product training digital resources (myClass)• Designed and delivered 2 INSETTs for 90 Secondary Teachers chosen from 90 district schools [Topics: Lesson Planning; Grammar]; delivered a 3-month English course to 18 Vocational College teachers• Conducted teacher recruitment interviews adhering to British Council interview structure and timingsTYLEC Course Trainer British Council, HCMC, Vietnam October 2016-May 2017• Tutored TYLEC candidates 1:1 – observed lessons and gave detailed written and oral support/feedback• Designed and delivered workshops [Topics: Authentic Communication; Controlled/Free Practice; TBL] Show less

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  Saigon Children's Charity CIO

  Nov 2014 - May 2017

  Teacher Trainer and Volunteer Coordinator

  • Coordinated a group of 7 volunteers (local and international) to conduct weekly workshops and regular developmental observations of 8 teachers of 115 students (and took part in both activities)• Created a lesson observation rubric adapted to fit the local needs of the teachers• Co-conducted with the Principal bi-annual assessed observations and interviews for new teachers

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  Mirai Academy

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

  Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Development Coordinator

  • Created detailed curriculums (with outcome tasks) to support informally-trained teachers • Delivered workshops and demo-lessons for teaching Assistants and teachers; mentored Lead Teacher

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  Alhambie Orphanage

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

  Young Adult Mentor

  • Supported a 17-year old young adult with her school work and through supportive informal chats and outings

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  British Council

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Teacher Trainer; English Teacher

  • Designed and delivered a 6-month training course adapting British Council in-house training material• Independently managed, designed and delivered 6 English language courses (A0-B2) to 90 tourism professionals (staff from the Ministry of Tourism, homestays and a museum) across 6 rural locations • Managed 40 Teaching Assistants (timetabling; clear communication channels; ensuring accountability) • Wrote final end of project M&E report; created a phrasebook for all participants

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  Concorde International

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2018

  Academic Manager

  • Managed & supported 22 teachers (~220 students/week): lesson observations; weekly INSETT delivery• Completed logistical and administrative duties: academic schedule, student level placement• Liaised with Department Managers to create tailor-made English Programmes for international groups• Designed and developed peer observation, team-teaching and self-reflection systems

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  Open Cultural Center (OCC)

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  ELT Project Lead/Substitute Coordinator (Volunteer)

  • Cover-Coordinated the organisation: Language Learning Space (3 classrooms); Bike Renting Project (40 bikes); Cafeteria; Camp-Town transport service; volunteer team of 22 refugee and European volunteers • Developed the English teaching project: implemented a Level Testing system; created detailed Schemes of Work; developed teaching materials• Trained and supported inexperienced native and non-native English teachers, including from the refugee community; teaching English and leading activities for adults and teenagers• Wrote a blog post for RefugeeEd: https://www.refugeeed.com/post/claire-s-story Show less

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  Action for Education

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Youth Centre Leader and English Teacher (Volunteer)

  • Planned and delivered activities and ELT classes for 4 groups of ~25 15-22year old refugees, including unaccompanied minors. • Active member of SEAL Group, including researching and preparing resources for LGBTQ+ refugees

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  Chios Eastern Shore Response Team

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Language School Coordinator (Volunteer)

  • Participated in monthly Education Section Working Group meetings in Vial camp, with UNHCR; Greek Ministry of Education Refugee Education Coordinator; local and international NGOs)• Maintained accurate and up-to-date accounts (Excel), within a monthly budget for food and stationery • Interviewed, recruited and inducted volunteer teachers, and liaised with recruitment NGO Indigo• Facilitated workshops/1:1 with other relevant services (legal, psychological) for refugees and volunteers • Wrote weekly Facebook updates for the CESRT page (4,700 followers)• Maintained a clean, safe, respectful and supportive learning atmosphere by demonstrating friendly and positive behaviour and ensuring protocols were upheld, including professional boundaries with students• Managed 5 volunteer teachers of English, French and Greek and coordinated the timetable of 8 daily classes for over 120 regular students (10am-6pm Monday-Saturday)• Coordinated non-teaching volunteers (from the general team of up to 40) to run creative workshops • Taught levels Beginner – Advanced; supported students 1:1 e.g. with CV writing/job applications • Supported the wider NGO with various activities, e.g. 24-hour on-call service for beach boat landings, children’s games at Vial Camp, Garden project, kitchen support to feed over 150people daily, warehouse organisation Show less

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  North Glasgw Integration Network

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

  ESOL Teacher

  Created tailor-made courses for a local community centre

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  Glasgow ESOL Forum

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  ESOL Teacher

  Create tailor-made classes for a diverse community group

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  Europe Must Act

  Mar 2020 - now

  Human Resources Manager (Onboarding Coordinator); Cities Must Act Campaign Focal Point

  - respond to emails of inquiry from potential Chapter Focal Points (increasing the number from 5 to 46, as of June 1st 2020)- provide ongoing support to Chapter and National Focal Points, covering all aspects of their roles (IT, volunteer recruitment, leading Action Days)- facilitate development of campaign ideas through weekly meetings in various formats (large-scale Stand-Ups, smaller Huddles)

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  Language Within

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  British Council Accreditation Consultant; Director of Studies

  - Conducted a detailed analysis of the school's current standards, in reference to all aspects of its professional delivery of English Language classes (including and not limited to premises, resources, teaching standards, social media platforms, publicity materials)- Supported the recruitment and onboarding of new members of staff, and ongoing training

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  West Dunbartonshire Council

  Jun 2020 - Apr 2022

  ESOL Teacher

  Created and delivered tailor-made ESOL courses for isolated refugee families, including absolute beginners (illiterate in L1).

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  Workers Educational Association

  Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

  ESOL Teacher

  Deliver tailor-made online ESOL courses to mixed ability groups, including asylum seekers and refugees

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  Glasgow Clyde College

  Sept 2020 - now

  ESOL Teacher

  - Deliver community and on-campus ESOL classes & SQA assessments - Complete administrative tracking tasks including community students transition to college courses

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  Govanhill Community Development Trust

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2023

  ESOL Teacher

  • Achieved SQA accreditation for the Trust• Sought development opportunities for the ESOL programme (e.g. JCP courses, Facebook group, primary school provision) • Maximised the accessibility of our ESOL provision in the community by building relationships with Housing Association colleagues, referral organisations (local & national), and Glasgow’s TESOL Network • Reported quarterly to Housing Association board on ESOL provision, with detailed breakdown of student registration, attendance and internal & external positive progressions, including case studies • Timetabled, developed curricula & resources for, and delivered 6-level online ESOL programme• Level tested and registered students (with associated administrative tasks, including in-house database)• Part of a 9-person Glasgow City Council Thriving Places team developing a process for Community-Led Locality Plans Show less

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  Govan Community Project

  Jul 2023 - now

  Community Learning and Development Team Manager