Graham Smith

I teach accelerated programs in:

- English Literature in English (IGCSE 0475) Grade 9.

- English to grade 10 (AS/A-level 9093).

- Literature in English (AS/A-level 9695) grade 10.

- English (AS/A-level 9695) grade 11.

- Literature in English (A-level 9695) grade 11.

- Act as the internal Examination Officer for IGCSE English as a second language (0511).

• Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
• Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
• Implemented assessment (Automated) tools to monitor student progress, adapting instructional strategies as needed for optimal success.
• Mentored new teachers in ESL methodologies, guiding effective classroom management techniques.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in second-language education, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
• Developed and maintained an effective record-keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
• Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials
• Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction

I taught accelerated programs in:

- English English (IGCSE 0475) Grade 9.

- English to grade 10 (AS/A-level 9093).

- English (AS/A-level 9695) grade 11.

- Literature in English grades 9/10 and 11.

- Act as the internal Examination Officer for IGCSE English as a second language (0511).

• Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
• Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
• Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
• Mentored new teachers in ESL methodologies, guiding effective classroom management techniques.
• Advised school administration on selecting appropriate ESL resources and materials for use in the classroom setting.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.

• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating interactive teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
• Enhanced students'' confidence in their speaking abilities through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
• Improved overall class performance by providing individualised attention and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborated with the British Council on examinations in all four IELTS subjects.
• Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
• Administration of exam bookings and issuance of certificatio

During the course of my extended stay in America during the pandemic of 2020 and beyond I was able to freelance and continue with my own education plus research projects. During this seventeen months I:

- Freelanced as an English Language Arts Tutor (Crestwood School District, Pennsylvania, USA online 2020).

- Authored and delivered via Webinar "Understanding Shakespeare through Mind Maps" (BiggerPlate webinar for Read, Write, Map Day 17th November 2020).

- Participated in the "Keywords for the 21st Century Project", mapping the word “Culture”, Pittsburgh University, USA.

- Authored and delivered at the Shakespeare Virtual conference, Shakespeare Association of America November 2020 (Delayed from April 2020, "Researching and Mind Mapping all Shakespeare’s plays".

- Participated in the Shakespeare Annual Conference, Shakespeare + Disney Panel, Shakespeare Association of America. (March 2022).

I was finally able to leave America and return home to Baku, Azerbaijan in July of 2021.

During this period I was a contract teacher with Washington School of Languages. As a Contract teacher I had various teaching activities to perform at Universities and Secondary Schools as well as providing resource to the Ministry of Education.

I taught:

-General and Academic English, SABAH (Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku, Azerbaijan).

Academic English Writing, SABAH (Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku, Azerbaijan).

Academic English, SABAH (Azerbaijan University of Languages, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Business Process Management, Operational Excellence (MBA Course, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Risk Management in Oil and Gas, Operational Excellence (MBA Course, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku, Azerbaijan).

Fundamentals of Risk Management, Operational Excellence (MBA Course, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Finance and Management Accounting, Dual Degree Programme (University of London/London School of Economics in conjunction with Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

25 Rights of Procurement (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Introduction to Business Process Management (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Process Automation in Contracts & Procurement (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Supplier Relationship Management (SAP) (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Spend Performance Management (SAP) (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-Contracts Lifecycle Management (SAP) (MBA Course, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan).

-21st Century School, Grades 5,6 and 7 - Teaching English as a second language (Cambridge English)
21st Century School, Grade 8 - Teaching Academic Writing for University, IB Programme.

- Istek Lyceum, Baku, Azerbaijan. Exploring Business (Economics) Grade 10 and 11.

- Access Bank/UNEC, Baku, Azerbaijan - Business English Conversation Club.
Oxbridge Educational Services, Programme Development Manager for University of London/London School of Economics International Programmes. BSc in Finance and Accounting

International House, Baku, Azerbaijan - Rig Workers Conversation Classes.
Oxbridge Academy Grade 6 - Pearson International General Science.

STIM International, Baku, Azerbaijan - Teaching English (Cambridge English).

- Educational Consultancy.
The Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Student Engagement Techniques (specifically an Online Environment)

Azerbaijan Ministry of Education, Mobilisation to Online Learning in Times of Disruption 2020

Azerbaijan Ministry of Education, Editing Azerbaijan MoEdu. Annual Report 2019

Ministry of Education English Language Audio presentations

Ministry of Education English Language Programme (Oral) for Sabah Groups

During my time in Malaysia working for a consulting company I was tasked to undertake various training assignment for employees of prominent Malaysian companies and institutions.

Contracts and Sourcing Processing (KDU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

Procure to Pay and Invoice Verification (IACCM, UK).

Strategic Contracts Management (IACCM, KL).

Procurement Performance Management (KDU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

Infield Logistics Management, 3PL and 4PL (KDU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

Building and Conducting Successful eAuctions (KDU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

Business Process Management using BPMN 2.0 (Technology College, Malaysia).

C-level SAP Training Assignments.

C-level Training in SAP SRM for Tenaga GLC (Malaysian Government Utilities Company).

C-level Training in SAP SRM for PETRONAS (Malaysian State Oil & Gas Company).

C-level Training in SAP SRM for Teliti (Malaysian Integration company).

C-level Training in SAP SRM for MDEC (Malaysian Multimedia Company).

C-level Training in SAP APO for MDEC (Malaysian Multimedia Company).