C U R R I C U L U M  V I T A E

NAME:                      Alan James McClymont

ADDRESS:                   61 Cheng gong Road

                                        Neihu    

                                        Taipei    

                                        Taiwan

EMAIL:                  skinnyandstupid@yahoo.co.uk

TELEPHONE:         0917 990 975

PERSONAL              Date of Birth: 29 December 1978

DETAILS:                  British Citizen

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Tertiary:                                Glasgow Caledonian University 1996-2000

Cowcaddens Road Glasgow

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Early Political Thought and Philosophy

Secondary:                           Girvan Academy 1990-1996

                                                The Avenue Girvan

                                                *1994-1995 Production Team

                                                *1992-1996 Editorial Team

WORK EXPERIENCE

Aug 02 Present (Full-time)

Foreign Language (English) Teacher

                                                                                St. Francis High School

                                                                                61 Cheng Gong Road

                                                                                Nei Hu

                                                                                Taipei    

                                                                                Taiwan

Responsible for the full English education of a class of junior high students (12 years old).  The curriculum was only loosely guided and I had to create the rest by myself.  I was solely responsible for testing and grading.  As well as this I organized and took part in many extra curricular activities.

Mar 02 Present (Part-time)

Freelance writer

                                                                                Classroom publications

                                                                                Taipei

                                                                                Taiwan

Created English supplementary materials and test materials for use in the language learning classroom.  Some of the books have already been published and are used widely in high schools throughout Taipei.

Feb 02 Aug 02 (Full time)

Foreign Language (English) Teacher

                                                                                GerJyh Senior High school

                                                                                SanChung

                                                                                Taipei

                                                                                Taiwan

Taught conversational skills to senior high school students (15-18 years old).  Was responsible for testing and grading their listening and conversational skills.

June 01 - December 01 (Full time)

Foreign Language (English) Teacher

                                    English First - Hangzhou

                                    MoGanShan 

                                    WuLin Lane

                                    HangZhou

                                    Peoples Republic of China

Prepared and undertook courses for students ranging from children (5-12 years) and adults (13-50 years) both in general English language and special preparation courses for those intending to migrate. Conducted proficiency tests for prospective students wishing to study at English First. Additional activities were made and existing resources were maintained. Extra classes, activities and parties were organised and run on a regular basis. Other administrative duties were also taken on as part of the job.

May 00 - April 01 (Full Time)

Assistant Manager

August 98 - April 00 (Part-Time)

Store Supervisor

                                                Alldays

                                                Great Western Road

                                                Kelvin Bridge

                                                Glasgow

Full responsibility for small busy supermarket. In charge of a team of up to 12 staff and was responsible for handling a large amount of cash. Responsible for all administrative duties such as stock ordering and management, staff management and training, customer service, invoicing and bookeeping.)

  December 94 - July 98 (Part-Time)

Greengrocer

Safeway Stores PLC

Dalrymple Street

Girvan

Responsible for stock replenishment, control (date and quality) and maintenance and general house keeping duties. Provided information aimed at assisting the customers knowledge of specific items of stock.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

·         Trinity TESOL English Language Teaching Certificate

·         Languages - Basic skills in Chinese - Mandarin

                          Basic skills in French

·         Computer -   Competent with - Windows 7.0

- Excel

- Powerpoint

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Interests include: Travelling

Playing sports: Tennis, rugby, cricket, football.

                                     Reading

                                     Writing political and sociological features

REFEREES

Mr Ian Kirk

Store Manager

Alldays

470 Great Western Road

Glasgow

Phone: 01413576739

Ms Kate Burden

Head Teacher

English First - HangZhou

MoganShan Road

2 WuLin Lane

Peoples Republic of China

Phone: 057188837111