John R. Downie
Date of Birth:
21st August, 1971
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To
further improve learning processes with a view to achieving
a more effective global standard of English language
communication.
CURRENT
OBJECTIVE
To optimise collective language
development and in so doing recognise the learning needs of
individual students.
CAREEER
SUMMARY
TEACHING
2003 - 2004 THAILAND
·
12 month contract teaching
English at a Private School in Thailand (St Josephs).
·
Taught grade 6 for the
period of the contract (girls and boys aged 11/12 years).
·
Gained experience from
Kindergarten to Year 12 when substituting for absent
Teachers.
·
Class size from 25 to 50
Students.
·
Required to be at School
between 7 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Approximately 4 (1 hour)
lessons per day, with lesson plans to be submitted the
previous day.
·
Outside school hours,
taught E.S.P. to adult students, professionals and small
groups requiring a tailored syllabus to further language
skills (generally for business and travel).
2002 - 2003 CHINA
·
Employed as Principal of
the English Department, Business Consultant to School
·
Executive and Owners,
International Liaison, Marketing and Business functions.
·
Oversaw 8 full time foreign
employees.
·
Increased enrolments from
30 to over 300 within 6 months
·
Established the Department
proper, designed and wrote the curriculum according to
Cambridge models
·
Oversaw 3 Marketing Offices
and 6 Recruitment Representatives
·
Liaised with the Principal
and Chief Financial Officer regarding budgets accreditation,
curriculum, English Teachers and Staff
·
English teacher for
approximately 30 students with varying needs, ages and
language skills.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
ADMINISTRATION & COMPUTING SKILLS
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Computer operations including
Microsoft office suite
-
Online technologies including
Internet & email
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Computer and other electronic
displays such as powerpoint and overheads.
-
Stock Control
-
Staff administration including
scheduling, rosters and wages
MANAGEMENT
·
Implemented
and managed the English Language Department of a School in
China including budgeting, curriculum and staff
·
Implemented
three new Australian Law Firms in South America and managed
the entire process from start – up, marketing, to profitable
administration.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1996 – 1998 LAWYER
KENNA
CROXFORD & HARGEAVES
Melbourne, Australia.
1998 - 2000
BARRISTER
FOLEYS LIST
Melbourne, Australia.
2000 - 2001 SENIOR
LAWYER
LYON LAW FIRM
Sydney, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo.
2002 - 2003 PRINCIPAL
TEACHER
JAUN YUAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Henan
Province, China.
2003 - 2004 TEACHER
ST. JOSPEH'S COLLEGE
Bangkok, Thailand.
FORMAL
EDUCATION
1985 - 1988 Victorian Certificate
of Education
Geelong Grammar School
Australia
1989 - 1990 Matriculation
Krugersdorp Grammar School
South Africa
1990 - 1991 Bachelor of Commerce
(Undergraduate)
Latrobe
University Australia
1992 – 1993 Bachelor of Arts
(Philosophy/Psychology)
Deakin University
Australia
1994 – 1995 Bachelor of Laws
Bond University
Australia
1995
Equity (Credited
for LLB.)
Oxford University
England
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1996
Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High
Court of Australia.
1996 Admitted as a
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
1997
Signed the Roll of Counsel
1998
Member of the Commercial Bar Association
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
1989
“Personal Packaging” by Denise Baulkman (advisor to
several Heads of State including Messrs. Blair and Clinton)
The University of Capetown
Capetown South Africa
1994
“Investment in Excellence” - Qualified status as a
Registered Facilitator
The Pacific Institute
Seattle U.S.A
2001 “Value Added Management”
The University of
Melbourne Melbourne Australia
