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LEAD TEACHER
Summary
Former English Teacher with over 10 years experience in administration, meeting planning, facilitation, and general office management. Excellent grammar skills; including verbal and written. Proficient in executive support; handling appointments, maintaining schedules, and writing correspondence. Strong background in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ten years working and living experence in China. Particular strengths in bridging cultural gaps through egalitarian relationships.   
Highlights
  • Ability to work with diverse populations. 
  • Scheduling efficacy
  • Microsoft Office proficiency 
  • Spreadsheet development 
  • Understands grammar
  • Strong interpersonal/problem solving skills
  • Professional and mature
  • Meeting/travel planning
  • Time management 
Accomplishments
Developed and implemented company's first employee manual outlining all proper business procedures, office policies and welcome guide for foreign recruits.Promoted to Director of Studies after 24 months of employment via education achievements. Boosted company sales by 5% by introducing 2 new products into the market in less than 3 months. Ten years working and living experence in China. 
Experience
Ulink CollegeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaLead Teacher03/2014 to 12/2015
  • Collaborated with administrators and department supervisors to develop and implement curriculum's within the established guidelines.
  • Onboarded, trained, developed, and provided work direction to team members.
  • Observed department members in the classroom to determine sources of frustration and possible solutions. 
  • Provided work direction to team members while on duty. 
  • Maintained confidential records. 
World International EnglishSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaDirector of Studies/ English as a Second Language Teacher05/2013 to 05/2014
  • Reviewed program needs and recruited qualified staff.
  • Trained and supervised teaching staff. 
  • Implemented and directed improvement plans. 
  • Organized and lead team building activities and staff retreats.
  • Maintained a confidential data base of student and personnel records.
  • Coordinated meetings with department managers and served as main liaison between all staff.
Meten English Training School SuzhouSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaDirector of Studies/ English as a Second Language Teacher 07/2012 to 05/2013
  • Routinely conducted employee interviews, performance reviews and termination.
  • Provided support for the regional manager in managing work flow operations.
  • Created brand recognition and brought company credibility by certifying teachers in international testing procedures.
  • Planned and supervised employee projects and guest speaker events.
  • Increased meeting efficiency by developing meeting agendas.
  • Standardized department data base systems to increase efficiency.
English FirstChongqing, Chongqing, ChinaEnglish as a Second Language Teacher07/2011 to 07/2012
  • Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for adult learners. 
  • Organized and engaged in cultural immersion programs with students to further augment global understanding. 
  • Designed and delivered off-site business courses to high profile companies to advance communication and cultural awareness between foreign and local professionals.
Shandong University Jinan, Shandong, ChinaEnglish as a Second Language Teacher 01/2007 to 07/2010
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and guest speaker events.
  • Attended professional development workshops.
  • Taught English language skills to students from kindergarten age through adulthood.
Skills
Excellent communicator, prepare agenda's, scheduling, typing, planning and coordinating events both on and offsite, coordinating travel schedules, data entry, maintain confidential files, filing systems and electronic records, event planning 
Education
Bachelor of Arts:Education2017University of Exeter, Exeter Township, Devon, United Kingdom
Humanities1996St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Humanities
Volunteer Experience and Hobbies

Volunteer organizations:Shaanxi Provincial Women's Federation(2014-'15) - aided in the education and safety of female migrant workers across China. Teachers Without Boarders (2008 & 2010) Kathmandu, Nepal and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Stepping Stones - (2013- '15) educator to children of migrant workers.

Hobbies: Swing dancing, total foodie and wine connoisseur. Avid exercise and health nut. Exotic travel.  
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Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
  • https://www.facebook.com/kristen.thornton.125
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-thornton-4a0788a
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ulink College
  • World International English
  • Meten English Training School Suzhou
  • English First
  • Shandong University

School Attended

  • University of Exeter
  • St. Petersburg College

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Teacher
  • Director of Studies/ English as a Second Language Teacher
  • English as a Second Language Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Education 2017
    Humanities 1996

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