JEREMY DUNCAN ROY GIBBONS
British National
24 St Augustine Mews
Priory Street
COLCHESTER
ESSEX CO1 2PF, UK
Email:
basiltherat@mailpuppy.com
UK Phone: (44) (0)1206 523242
PERSONAL PROFILE:
I have a confident, outgoing personality with a positive and constructive outlook on life. I am hardworking and co-operative and this is reflected in any task I perform both individually and in a team. My ambition is to use all those traits, together with my technical skills and knowledge, especially in TEFL, Business/Technical English, Industrial Report Writing and IELTS, to ensure I have a fulfilling career and personal life.
TEFL EDUCATION:
1993
English Language Centre (ELC), London
- TEFL Certificate (Non-RSA). Click
here to see.
WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Over 32 years' experience in EFL in Indonesia, Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. Extensive experience in classroom teaching, syllabus design and program administration for language institutions and business, banking and industrial sectors. Familiar with conducting KET, PET and IELTS (Cambridge Examinations) Preparation programs. Capable of setting up and running a small language training centre from scratch. Fluent in Indonesian/Malay language and well-accustomed to foreign, especially Islamic, cultures, traditions and environments.
EMPLOYMENT
February 2008 - Present
Anglo Petroleum Training for Hydrocarbon Industries (APT), Mellitah,Western Desert Province, Libya
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Currently conducting KET, PET and IELTS Preparation courses for employees of Mellitah Gas Corporation and ENI Gas (Italy) in their Mellitah and Wafa gas fields in Western Libya. Responsible for assessing trainees' suitability for Cambridge exams, liaising with various operational sections of the client (Mellitah Gas) regarding language training and assessments and updating trainee records using Access database. Pay: US$3900 pcm net. Provided: Accommodation, Flights Rotation: 6 weeks / 3 weeks
February 2007 - November 2007
Tristar Petroleum Technical Services (
TME), Deir Ezzor/Damascus, Syria
June 2006 - January 2007
ASTAC Air Traffic Controller Institute (ASTAC), Rudloe, Corsham, UK
Six-month contract training Air Traffic Controllers at AeroNavigatsia's training centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Responsible for 10 groups of trainees; 120 in total. Levels range from Intermediate through to Upper-Intermediate. Core training focus was on word stress patterns and ATC Phraseology as well as General English - Listening and Speaking only.
June 2006 - January 2007
InterPress Language Institute International House (IH Almaty), Almaty, Kazakhstan
Employed part-time (evenings) to teach public classes in General English and IELTS. Taught a range of levels from Elementary up to Intermediate using English File and Headway publications. First native speaker instructor to be recruited by the institute.
2003 - May 2006
Tristar Petroleum Technical Services
(TME), Deir Ezzor/Damascus, Syria
Contracted out and assigned to initially teach a 12-month General English course to existing employees of Al Furat Petroleum Company at their Omar oil field base camp in Eastern Syria and more recently at Tristar's new training center in Damascus. Employees ranged from medical staff to engineers to production staff. Trained a total of 64 trainees from Elementary up to and including Upper-Intermediate using the Headway Series adapted to the staff's specific language needs. Also ran a Technical Report Writing Course. In addition to actual language training and related tasks, I had to ensure that safety, at all times, remained uppermost in trainees' minds and that safety procedures were strictly adhered to. Beginning July 2004 I established Tristar's new Damascus Training Centre from scratch and assumed full responsibility for its operation on a day-to-day basis.
2004 - May 2006
AmidEast / American Language Center (ALC), Damascus, Syria
Part-time (evening) teaching General and Business English to teenagers and adults using Spectrum, In Charge, Quickwork and, more recently, World View textbooks. Taught classes of up to 18 from basic up to post-intermediate levels. Click here for Reference.
2003 - 2003
Saudi Development and Training Ltd (SDT), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
From March to April 2003. Assigned to and taught phase two of a Business English course to Saudi trainee Sales Executives under a Government-backed training scheme (NSJT) in Jeddah. This phase comprised a 6-week/2x54-hour period. Responsible for training of 2 groups of trainees (50 in total) at Intermediate level as well as testing and all associated administrative work.
2002 - 2003
Tristar Petroleum Technical Services (TME), Deir Ezzor/Damascus, Syria
Contracted out and assigned to teach a 6-month General English course to existing employees of Al Furat Petroleum Company at their Omar oil field in Eastern Syria. Employees ranged from medical staff to engineers to production staff. Trained a total of 52 trainees from Beginners up to and including Elementary using the Headway Series adapted to the staff's specific language needs.In addition to actual language training and related tasks, I had to ensure that safety, at all times, remained uppermost in trainees' minds and that safety procedures were strictly adhered to.
2002 - 2002
Saudi Development and Training Ltd
(SDT), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Assigned to and taught phase one of a Business English course to Saudi trainee Sales Representatives under a Government-backed training scheme (NSJT) in Jeddah. This phase comprised a 10-week/4x64-hour period. Responsible for training of 4 groups of trainees (100 in total) at Pre-intermediate level as well as testing and all associated administrative work.
2001-2002
Global Institute of Studies (NZ), Bandar Baru Nilai, Malaysia
The first instructor to be recruited to start up IELTS Preparation Program for local and foreign, mainly mainland Chinese and Korean, students. Duties involved designing and compiling IELTS Preparation material derived and adapted mainly from CUP, IALF, and British Council publications for classroom instruction. Trained, advised and counseled IELTS trainees as well as new teachers in IELTS study skills, test-taking and time management techniques.
1999-2000
Badak Natural Gas Liquefaction Ltd (
Badak NGL), Jakarta, Indonesia
EFL/ESP Instructor. Successfully completed a six-month off-shore assignment in Borneo, training employees of PT Badak NGL in oral communication and Effective Business and Industrial Report Writing. Responsible for materials development, classroom instruction, testing and evaluation.
1996-1999
English First (EF), Jakarta, Indonesia
ESP/EAP instructor. Taught General and Business English to all age groups and at a range of levels from elementary to advanced. Taught academic writing skills to students preparing to study abroad. Conducted in-company programs for management staff of Bukopin Bank and BAT Indonesia and for directors of Bank Artha Graha. Taught professionals in business presentation skills, business and industrial report writing and various other written communication skills such as letter-writing, memo-writing and message-taking. Taught IELTS preparation program.
1987-1995
English Education Centre (EEC), Jakarta, Indonesia
EFL/ESP instructor. Taught General and Business English to all age groups and at a full range of levels from basic to advanced in all sectors of business and industry. Maintained senior instructor status throughout the term of employment.
1986-1987
English Language Training International (ELTI), Jakarta, Indonesia
EFL/ESP instructor. Taught General and Business English to all age groups from elementary to advanced. Conducted business English and report writing courses and trained in company. Designed and exploited materials of a job-specific nature. Promoted to Assistant Director of Studies in 1987.
Details of earlier employment available here
REFERENCES:
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Ifa Yusmansyah
English First Kebayoran Baru Jln Panglima Polim Raya No.7A
(Seberang Blok M Plaza)
Jakarta 12160
Indonesia
Ph: (62) (0) 21 724 5460
Fax: (62) (0) 21 721 1823
Email: kebayoran.baru@englishfirst.com
Scanned Reference Letter: Available |
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Mr Lukman Harun
PT Badak Natural Gas Liquefaction
Bontang 75324
Kalimantan Timur
Indonesia
Ph: (62) (0) 548 21133 or 548 551300
Fax: (62) (0) 548 21605 or 548 27500
Telex: 38283 BDKBTGIA
Web: www.badaklng.co.id
Scanned Reference Letter: Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Date of Birth: 07 March 1953
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT:
During my 30 or so years' teaching English, I have continuously sought to develop new ideas for my lessons with the aim of maximising students' opportunities to practice and acquire their English language skills in all four areas. My efforts in this direction have included the following self-developed resources:
I am a firm believer that a course book is only as effective as the teacher utilizing it. I am convinced, therefore, that even though a textbook may have been first published several years ago, it can be as effective as, or even more effective than, material published more recently as long as an instructor can adapt it to maximum effect.
My teaching style is based on mutual respect and excellent teacher-student rapport. In my view these two factors are essential in bringing out the best in students and increases student self-confidence dramatically. The great majority of my lessons are student-based with maximum student participation and minimum teacher involvement.
I frequently reflect on my lessons and consider each one's success not so much in terms of 'what I have taught' but more in terms of 'what the students have learned and mastered'.
Recognised materials and methodologies with which I am familiar include:
I regard myself as an effective and professional instructor and personally feel that my many years of experience in TEFL more than compensates for my lack of a tertiary qualification. I consider myself a reliable, responsible, mature, sympathetic, and cooperative member of staff with a pleasant sense of humour.
I am accustomed to working long hours, split-shifts and to covering absent or sick colleagues at short notice with little fuss and no preparation time.
My references from previous employers will testify to the high value placed upon my services to each one's institution.
EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS:
I am currently seeking a position in which I can exploit all the knowledge and technical skills I possess in TEFL. I am particularly interested in Materials Design for ESP.
I am looking for a high calibre employer who is willing to offer me security, and an opportunity to further develop my teaching skills.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Besides socialising with friends and work colleagues, my interests range from current affairs to travelling to cross-cultural matters, due mainly to the fact that I am bi-lingual (English-Malay). I spend much of my leisure time reading novels and newspapers, watching documentaries, writing and playing chess.
I also enjoy computer-related activities and am familiar with both word processing and more obscure programs such as ftp and adobe.
Jeremy Gibbons
