Joseph Bower

D.O.B. 31/12/1994

Nationality British (Native English speaker with a neutral British accent)
Address 74 Marden Road South, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, UK.
NE25 8PL

Education

The TEFL Academy Level 5 TEFL Course (Distinction)

- Creating lessons and teaching materials for a range of levels from elementary to advanced
- Teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing

- Material & resource creation, utilising the internet

- Needs analysis and teaching in different situations

- Classroom management and teaching techniques

- Language analysis – vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation

Newcastle University Sociology MA (awaiting grade)

Huazhong University of Science and Technology Elementary Chinese Language Course
(to HSK3 equivalent)
Newcastle University Countryside Management BSc – 1^st class Hon
Newcastle College A2 Government and Politics – A, A2 History- B, A2 Theatre Studies-C, Extended Project-B, AS English Language-A

Marden High School A2 Critical Thinking-C, 8 GCSEs- A*-C, Certificate in Digital Applications- Merit, Credit

Work Experience

Qunar (Teaching) Teaching English and training call centre staff.

New Oriental Academy (Teaching) Teaching English to preschool and primary age children.

World Headquarters (bar) (hospitality) Bar work and events management.

Passport to Work Scheme (Newcastle University) (Catering) Work experience in customer service, teamwork, stock maintenance, cash handling, taking orders, maintaining clean and tidy premises, serving hot food and drinks.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust (Conservation) Voluntary work with estates team involving habitat maintenance and land management, including: invasive species removal, damming, coppicing, bank building and scrub clearance.

St Oswald’s Hospice Shop (Retail) Voluntary work in a charity shop involving sales and customer service, teamwork, cash handling, stock taking and replenishment, visual merchandising and value assessment.
Q Gardens (Landscaping) Assisting local landscaping company with garden maintenance, garden design and landscaping projects.

Kielder Birds of Prey Centre (Tourism) Work experience at a birds of prey centre involving customer service, maintaining a clean and tidy site, animal care and land management.

Personal Statement

Throughout my employment history I have had the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in a variety of industries, as well as in the course of my education. I have well developed team work, organisational and communication skills with which I am well equipped for this role. I am hard working and friendly, fast learning and punctual. I enjoy a variety of hobbies and sports including languages, reading and travel, scuba diving, rock climbing and fitness, through which I have been able to develop my interpersonal skills and self-motivation.