Jack Nielsen

Name:	Jack Nielsen
Location:	Hong Kong Hong Kong HONG KONG
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Additional Info:	Hi there - I am from New Zealand and am currently in Hong Kong where I teach English. I have over 5 years teaching experience including Primary, Secondary and Teritary level. Below is my CV: SKILLS SUMMARY •Native English speaker •Highly developed interpersonal written and oral communication •Effective networking and relationship building ability •Problem-solving and conflict resolution •Extensive teaching, management, coaching and mentoring experience •Proven evaluation and report writing capabilities •Fluent in Te Reo Maori and Samoan •Basic Cantonese EMPLOYMENT Oct 2011 - Current Eureka Language Education Centre – Native English Teacher Role and responsibilities: •To prepare and run engaging and interactive English lessons for various Primary and Secondary school classes (15 – 30 students) around Hong Kong. Activities include vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, writing, Cambridge Young Learners, secondary school interviewing techniques, drama, singing and public speaking. •To assist in any evaluation activities related to those courses and complete required reports in timely manner. HKU Sandy Bay Rugby Football Club – Coach Role and responsibilities: •To prepare and run appropriate weekly rugby coaching sessions for players (male and female) aged 5 – 19 years old. Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 The University of Auckland – Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences – Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc) – Lecturer/Tutor Role and responsibilities: •Organised and ran appropriate lecture/tutorial/1:1 sessions for the Academic & Professional Development course with effective overview from the Course coordinator. Activities included vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, report/essay writing, CV writing, job interviewing techniques and public speaking. This courses contained many non-native speakers of English. •Assisted with the supervision and marking of assessments and examinations as required. •Assisted in evaluation activities related to those courses and completed required reports in timely manner. •Provided cultural guidance and support to students and staff when required. Thesis Proof Reader Role and responsibilities: •Provided private proof reading and referencing services for various post graduate students completing their Master’s thesis. Mar 2010 – Aug 2010 Kids Active – Holiday Programmes – Rugby Coach/Co-ordinator Role and responsibilities: •Designed and delivered rugby programmes for 40+ school children (aged 5-12 years old) during the school holidays. •Co-ordinated coaches (5) to deliver rugby programmes including drills, skills and position specific training. •Liaised with parents to ensure children’s needs and safety were met. Mar 2007 - Aug 2009 The University of Auckland – Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences – Maori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) - Programme Co-ordinator Role and responsibilities: •Co-ordinated the academic and pastoral support for the MAPAS programme and MAPAS students within the Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Post-Graduate courses. •Managed the MAPAS tutors (15) of these three programmes. Jan 2005 - Feb 2007 The University of Auckland – Faculty of Arts – Tuakana Arts Tutor (Maori & Samoan Language Courses) Role and responsibilities: •Organised and ran appropriate tutorial/study group sessions for Māori’ and Samoan’ courses with effective overview from the Course co-ordinator. Activities included vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and speech making. Also be available for academic support (including 1:1) for students. QUALIFICATIONS 2011 International TESOL Teacher Training Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (120 hours) Certificate - Certificate in Teaching Business English (CTBE) (50 hours) 2010 Auckland Rugby Union International Rugby Board (IRB) Level 2 Coach 2006 The University of Auckland Graduate Diploma in Arts - Māori Studies & Pacific Studies 2004 The University of Auckland Bachelor of Arts – Sociology 2002 National College of Design and Technology Diploma in Internet Technology REFEREES Jack Wan Eureka Language Education Centre (Hong Kong) Centre Director +852 2519009 phjackw@gmail.com James Penny HKU Sandy Bay Rugby Football Club (Hong Kong) Youth Section Co-ordinator +852 60725244 james.penny@hyderconsulting.com Robert Loto The University of Auckland (New Zealand) Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (Te Kupenga Hauora Māori) Course Co-ordinator (Academic & Professional Development) +64 9 3737599 ext 86502 r.loto@auckland.ac.nz
Fees:	HK$ 300.00 Hong Kong Dollars Per Hour
Subjects:	English, Essay Writing, Sociology, English (EFL), OTHER LANGUAGE, Drums / Percussion, Guitar
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