Lee Brownlie
About Me
Introduction:
Hi.
I am an English teacher of OVER THIRTEEN years of experience teaching the English language in Asia. I have taught in Thailand, during this time, for approximately six years, and also in China twice (Beijing 2015/ Foshan 2016-2017 and in Haiphong, in Vietnam, for the most part of 2014.
I also have FIVE YEARS experience, from the UK, of teaching school-leavers (Post-16 sector) and adults (in FE, HE) ICT - computer skills- including Computer-Office skills (Microsoft Office applications), to level 3 ITQ vocational certification.
I am currently based in Thailand, although I am once again ready for the challenge of a fulfilling a new teaching post and challenge, wherever that might be, including perhaps as an online teacher (which I have some experience of).
Education
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH
TKT (TEACHER KNOWLEDGE TEST): YOUNG LEARNERS
May 2014
Grimsby Institute (GIFHE), UK
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ADULT LITERACY (ENGLISH)
March 2007
Grimsby Institute (GIFHE), UK
ITQ (ICT/MS Office) Level 3 Vocational Diploma
July 2012
TEFLPlus Teacher Training Centre, Patong, Thailand
TEFL/ TESL (full, classroom-based)
September 2006
University of Huddersfield, UK
CERT-ED (PCET, PGCE equiv.)
July 2006
Almeda University, Boise, USA - online study
BA-ED
June 2012
Experiences
English Teacher (Volunteer)
Watsrakaew Orphange and School, Ayutthaya, Thailand
May 2007 to August 2007
Teaching Secondary and Primary School students English conversational skills, as a volunteer, at a large Orphange and school in central Thailand..
Also assisting in planning, leading and supporting English learning activities, including at arranged English Camps, and getting students ready to compete in English competitions.
Also helping ensure vulnerable students/ youngsters safety and well-being, including helping by regularly serving at meal-times and participating as required at inside and outside-school functions, activities, and presentations.
English Conversation Teacher
Kawila Wittayalai School, Chiang Mai, THailand
November 2007 to March 2012
Teaching Secondary School students English conversational skills.
Also assisting in planning, leading and supporting English learning activities, including at arranged English Camps, and getting students ready to compete in English competitions.
English Conversation Teacher
Suanboonyopatham Lamphun School
October 2012 to March 2014
Teaching Secondary School students English conversational skills.
Also assisting in planning, leading and supporting English learning activities, including at arranged English Camps, and getting students ready to compete in English competitions.
EFL Teacher
Apollo English, Vietnam
March 2014 to November 2014
Teaching Adult, Teen, and Junior and English Learners in various classes at the vApollo English Learning Centre, in Haiphong, north Vietnam.
Also leading and/ 0r assisting in extra-curricular activities, in-centre parties and presentations, etc, for Apollo English learners.
Pre-School Lead English Teacher
Beiyuan Preschool, Beijing, China (for PKU University)
April 2015 to August 2015
Teaching/ leading pre-school young English Learners (1 x daily class, 5-6 years; 1 x daily class, 3-4 years) through various activities, games, and songs, at a private pre-school in Beijing owned by PKU University.
Also, with my my teaching-assistant team, ensuring children's saftey and well-being throughout their time within the learning environment.
I also helped set up a brand new pre-school, for PKU, in Yentai, China.
Foreign Trainer (FT)
Wall Street English, China (Foshan)
January 2020 to May 2017
Teaching adult English Learners in various classes (Encounters, Complimentary Classes, Social Clubs, English Corners) in WSE's FS1 English Learning Centre.
English Conversation Teacher
Satit Demonstration School (for Chiang Mai University)
June 2019 to July 2020
Teaching Secondary School first year students English conversational skills.
Also assisting in planning, leading and supporting English learning activities, including at arranged English Camps.
English Teacher (Thai High School)
WATTANOTHAIPAYAP SCHOOL
July 2020 to Current
Teaching Secondary School first year students English conversational skills.
Also assisting in planning, leading and supporting English learning activities, including at arranged English Camps.
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