J Michael Thompson, English/EAP Lecturer

J Michael Thompson

English/EAP Lecturer

Caledonian College of Engineering

Location
Oman - Muscat
Education
Master's degree, Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Experience
16 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 8 Months

English/EAP Lecturer at Caledonian College of Engineering
  • Oman - Muscat
  • My current job since September 2012

classroom management;
planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
organising and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, school parties, dinners and excursions;
attending and contributing to training sessions;
participating in marketing events for the language school;
preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises;
freelance teaching on a one-to-one basis;
basic administration, such as keeping student registers and attendance records.
taking part in committee meetings

Middle Management/Teacher at Muscat International School
  • Oman - Muscat
  • August 2008 to July 2011

➢ Lead by example in all areas of the curriculum
➢ Monitor the standards of behaviour and achievement across the key stage
➢ Encourage good working practices, support and lead teachers in the key stage
➢ Co-ordinating and managing the work of colleagues
➢ Preparing students for examinations, supervising examinations, reporting and interpreting results
➢ Maintaining and building a curriculum for excellence
➢ Establishing a leading public relations role, building contacts and liaising with the appropriate
➢ Lead by example as a teacher and as a manager, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching
➢ Play a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the school's development plan

Teacher at St Joseph's School
  • United Kingdom
  • April 2008 to July 2008

General teaching duties

Teacher at Teacher Supply North East
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2008 to April 2008

General teaching

Teacher at St Mary's School
  • United Kingdom
  • September 2007 to December 2007

General teaching

Teacher at St Elizabeth School
  • United Kingdom
  • July 2006 to July 2007

General teaching

Education

Master's degree, Applied Linguistics & TESOL
  • at University of Newcastle
  • August 2012

Grade: Distinction

Bachelor's degree,
  • at University of Lancaster
  • July 2006

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Bachelor's degree, Geography
  • at University of Sunderland
  • July 2002

Grade: 2.i

Specialties & Skills

Applied Linguistics

Languages

Arabic
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