CHARLES SANDILANDS
Acaster Malbis
Summary
A level Economics Teacher at Renda Fu Zhong High School in Beijing for a year (prestigious school with numerous students going to Ivy League universities)
A level Examiner in Economics for Pearson (6th year this year)
Most recent supply assignment - 2 weeks at Vale of York Academy teaching GCSE Business, finished 17/01/25
Full IFL member since 2008 (Cert.Ed. Hons)
ESOL teacher in China for 2 years
24 years experience of Business Studies and Economics teaching in UK (A Level College/FE/University) (2001 – 2025)
Hold the Diploma in Healthcare Management (degree level qualification)
Voluntary Youth Club leader for 4 years
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English Lecturer
Beijing Foreign Studies University
10.2011
- Short, part-time contract as English Lecturer to experienced, mature Chinese teachers training to be bi-lingual teachers (the feedback I received on this teaching was very positive).
Teaching supply
SC Education Recruitment/Yorkshire Education
10.2013 - Current
- Covering classes in secondary schools as required
- Assignments have included 2 months at Ackworth School, Pontefract (2022), 2 months at York College (2022), 3 months at Bootham School, York (2018), 2 months at Graham School, Scarborough (2017), 5 months at Allerton Grange School, Leeds (2016) and 2 months at John Leggott 6th Form College, Scunthorpe (2013).
English Teacher
Toeic English
09.2011 - 04.2013
- English Teacher to Chinese adult improvers and children using the TOEIC method.
A Level Economics Teacher
The High School Affiliated to Renmin University
08.2010 - 08.2011
- A Level Economics Teacher (C.I.E
- Syllabus) making use of video clips, PPTs, interactive games, quizzes and discussions to engage the students
- I very much enjoyed the challenge of teaching students for whom English is a second language
- A significant number of my students achieved entry to an Ivy League university.
- Utilised modern technology to create engaging presentations on complex economic concepts.
- Improved student engagement with the use of real-world examples in lessons.
A Level Teacher
Barnsley 6th Form College
02.2009 - 07.2010
- A Level Teacher of Business Studies and Economics (AQA syllabus), initially as a substitute for 2 weeks, I eventually stayed over a year and enjoyed the challenge of making these subjects interesting for unmotivated teenagers
- I also marked A Level examination papers for AQA.
Economics Lecturer
University Centre, Doncaster
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Economics Lecturer including setting and grading assessment tasks.
AMSPAR course leader
Redcar and Cleveland College
01.2004 - 08.2008
- AMSPAR course leader including teaching medical secretaries and GP Practice Managers, also Business Studies and Key Skills (Literacy) Teacher to students on vocational courses
- I was also an exam marker for AMSPAR.
Business Studies and Class Teacher
Harrogate College
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Business Studies and Class Teacher (included pastoral and mentoring duties) to A Level students.
Education
TESOL - TESOL
Will-Excel Institute
Member of IFL - Education
Institute of Learning
UK09-2008
Certificate of Education - Education
University of Huddersfield
HuddersfieldMHSM DipIHSM - Health Services Management
Institute of Health Services Management
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum designing
- Course planning
Name & contact
Custom
Completed secondary education with 4 SCE Highers (= 3 A Levels)
George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, Graduate member of the Institute of Health Care Management, London, The Certificate in Education (Hons)
University of Huddersfield, South Yorkshire (Full IFL member), TESOL with Distinction
Will-Excel TESOL Institute, Harbin, China
Affiliations
- Currently doing the couch to 5k, did a charity half marathon walk in May 2024
Personal Information
Education
Pass,London,Honours,Huddersfield,Honours,London,DISTINCTION,Harbin, China
Timeline
Teaching supply
SC Education Recruitment/Yorkshire Education
10.2013 - Current
English Lecturer
Beijing Foreign Studies University
10.2011
English Teacher
Toeic English
09.2011 - 04.2013
A Level Economics Teacher
The High School Affiliated to Renmin University
08.2010 - 08.2011
A Level Teacher
Barnsley 6th Form College
02.2009 - 07.2010
Economics Lecturer
University Centre, Doncaster
09.2008 - 01.2009
AMSPAR course leader
Redcar and Cleveland College
01.2004 - 08.2008
Business Studies and Class Teacher
Harrogate College
09.2001 - 12.2003
TESOL - TESOL
Will-Excel Institute
Member of IFL - Education
Institute of Learning
Certificate of Education - Education
University of Huddersfield
MHSM DipIHSM - Health Services Management
Institute of Health Services Management
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