Address: District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone number: 090 386 6131
Email address: tkp@kirkdesigns.co.uk
Marital status: single
Country of citizenship: England
Native language: English
Qualifications
Teaching related
CELTA, ILA Vietnam, November 2007 (pass B)
Computer related
Master CIW Designer (Prosoft).
Certified Internet Webmaster Professional (Prosoft).
Certified Internet Webmaster Ecommerce Designer (Prosoft).
College (A levels)
Mathematics (A)
Computing (A)
Graphics (B)
Teaching Experience
I have been working in the computer industry since 2000, during which time I been heavily involved in many aspects of staff training. This is an area which seems to suit me naturally and this is why I have decided to move out of computers and into teaching. Teaching experience gained from previous jobs:
- Training employees on how to be more productive with computer systems.
- Training new employees on mission critical computer systems.
- Training new employees on computer software and programming techniques.
Having just completed the CELTA course (Pass B), I have been exposed to the world of EFL teaching for the first time. During this month long course, I taught intermediate and elementary level students, with ages ranging from 18 through 37. I have also taught the guitar tutor for several years.
Travel Experience
I am a keen traveller and explorer and have visited a large number of countries, including Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.
Employment History
Platforms Director - SetTopSolutions
June 2006 - August 2007
Lead Web Developer - VirusBulletin Ltd
August 2004 - June 2006
Web Designer/Web Developer - WHSmith Online
March 2004 - August 2004
Graphic Designer/Web Developer - KirkDesigns
March 2003 - May 2004
Graphic Designer - Hub Marketing Services
September 2000 - March 2003
Hobbies and Interests
I am a keen musician and play the guitar and drums. I have played with many bands in my time and have been giving private guitar lessons for several years. I also enjoy travelling, learning foreign languages, reading, martial arts, computers, films and motorcycles.
References
Richard Wormell [email]
Director, Hub Marketing Services, Oxford, UK
Sue O'connor [email]
Maths teacher, Wheatley Park School, Oxford, UK
Helen Martin [email]
Editor, Virus Bulletin, Abingdon, UK
