Dr. Rob Riley
London,Islington
Summary
Reliable, responsible and rigorous EAP lecturer with 11 years of teaching experience. Adaptable and motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with targets and deadlines. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work ethic and dedication to quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Academic Skills Lecturer
Coventry University
London
08.2012 - Current
- Applied diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver materials.
- Developed tests and materials to assess and meet student learning objectives.
- Collaborated in design, planning, and teaching based on curriculum and assessment requirements.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to deliver course content to young adult and mature students.
- Scheduled regular group and individual tutorials to address areas for learning development.
- Developed presentations to deliver materials in classroom and online learning environments.
- Conducted research project to assess language and academic skills needs in CULC destination courses.
- Collaborated with academic colleagues to modify schemes of work and assessment materials
- Built internal contacts, exchanged information and formed relationships for current and future collaborations.
- Responded to student enquiries and concerns to undertake action and suggest alternative avenues of support.
- Incorporated curriculum changes and developed materials to support independent student research activities.
- Sought ways to improve teaching practice within the faculty by setting up a peer observation programme.
- Collaborated with academic colleagues to incorporate curriculum changes.
- Engaged and motivated students to develop knowledge.
- Modified curriculum to reflect contemporary pedagogical approaches and topics.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
- Raised course attendance
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and well-being.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Hosted classes using innovative techniques to enhance engagement.
ESOL Lecturer
City and Islington College
London
12.2007 - 07.2012
- Face-to-face tutor working with groups of up to twenty students per semester
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers and tests, giving constructive feedback to improve students' development.
- Delivered curriculum to international students at upper intermediate and advanced (L1, L2)
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Planned and developed course curriculums based on government guidelines, trends and head of department input.
- Held regular student meetings to communicate strengths, weaknesses and areas for learning development.
- Prepared and adapted teaching materials including handouts, booklets and assessment papers to foster and support learning progress.
- Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
- Designed lesson plans for each session on curriculum and exam requirements
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - English literature
University of London
LondonCertificate for ESOL Subject Specialists & Level 5 - CELTA
City and Islington College
LondonCambridge ESOL, Level 4 - CELTA
SKOLA Teacher Training
LondonMaster of Arts - English Literature
University College London
LondonBachelor of Arts - Humanities with English Literature
Open University
Milton KeynesSkills
- Seminar Management
- Curriculum Development
- Student Support/Guidance
- Online/Live Lesson Delivery
- Research Data Analysis
- Lecture Planning
- Class Organisation
- Faculty Communication
- Professional Development
- Teaching Material Development
- Class Management
- Tutorial Planning/Management
- Assignment Grading/Feedback
- In-Class Lectures
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Academic Advice
Timeline
Academic Skills Lecturer
Coventry University
08.2012 - Current
ESOL Lecturer
City and Islington College
12.2007 - 07.2012
Doctor of Philosophy - English literature
University of London
Certificate for ESOL Subject Specialists & Level 5 - CELTA
City and Islington College
Cambridge ESOL, Level 4 - CELTA
SKOLA Teacher Training
Master of Arts - English Literature
University College London
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities with English Literature
Open University