Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Food Science, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK , (Sep 1995- June 1998)
Work Experience·
English Instructor, King Mongkut's University of Technology, North Bangkok (Dec 2018- June 2022)
· Utilised automatic grading assessment tools in Edmodo which export into MS Excel. Self-grading quizzes for formative assessment enabled freeing up 30 minutes of class time and saving 2 hours of grading time outside of each class.
· Taught students how to use Google docs to collaboratively create vocabulary lists. This gave them more control and responsibility over their learning, while making 30 minutes more time available for language practice in each class.
· Used screencasting software (Snagit) to create video tutorials so that learners could independently search for videos and texts related to topics in their coursebook. This allowed them to make connections between coursebook content and the real world.
Incorporated elements of gamification into the course which increased student engagement and motivation to learn.
English Instructor: Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok Thailand (Dec 2014-June 2017)
Taught English major undergraduates. Responsible for planning and teaching courses such as Basic Writing, Intermediate Reading, English for Hotel, Advanced Speaking, Speaking for Professionals, English for Secretaries, English for Business,used Google Classroom to set assignments, make important assignments, deliver course material and manage learning.
BitS Thailand (Business information & training Services) (Feb 2013-Mar 2016)
Part-time Business English instructor for BitS(Thailand). Trained company employees in Bangkok and provided them with English skills needed for their area of work. This included making phone calls and writing emails for dealing with requests, complaints, and enquiries for salespeople. Wrote individual reports for trainees to provide feedback and guidance on their learning. Employees taught from pre-elementary to upper-intermediate level in various companies including Isuzu, Ayudhya Allianz, Fujifilm, Pantawanij, Samaggi Insurance.
Dhonburi Rajabhat University (Nov 2013 – Nov 2014)
Full-time English language instructor: Taught General English, Business English as well as ‘English for restaurant staff’ to university undergraduates. Also conducted English courses to the community. In particular, pronunciation classes for elementary school teachers of English to improve their pronunciation and teaching methods.
Potisarn Pittayakorn School. (April 2011- Oct 2013)
Secondary school English Teacher. Taught English conversation skills to secondary school students in the English Program. Responsible for teaching, testing and evaluating conversation skills for midterm and final term exams. Incorporated project work in 8th grade English classes as evidence of students' speaking skills. This was presented to parents during open days, and led to increased student enrollment.