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Jonathan Edgar

Perth

Summary

With over 10 years of experience providing client-focused guidance to diverse stakeholders across online and face-to-face platforms, a proven ability to build trusted relationships, manage workloads independently, and deliver actionable advice. Skilled in creating detailed assessments, writing comprehensive reports, delivering presentations, and applying a solutions-oriented approach to support development. Proficient in remote delivery tools, committed to delivering exceptional customer service and technical support in demanding environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Study Skills Support Tutor

Theorise Ltd
Edinburgh
01.2025 - Current
  • Worked with a consistent basis of 15 individual students with a variety of learning difficulties. Assisted in understanding assessments, tasks and coursework.
  • Conducted personalised one-on-one sessions and developed study schedules to support effective time management and exam preparation.

Study Skills Support Tutor

Randstad at Dundee University
Dundee
02.2024 - Current
  • Delivered tailored academic support to over 30 university students with learning difficulties. Adapted communication to individual learner profiles and simplifying complex concepts.
  • Fostered client trust through professional and empathetic remote and in-person sessions.
  • Independently managed scheduling and documentation, demonstrating strong organisational skills.

ELLT and Spotlight Examiner

Oxford International
London
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted over 700 examinations to candidates from around the world. Deliver accurate and fair speaking and writing assessments for international students, providing constructive feedback to enhance academic confidence.
  • Identified and resolved identity fraud issues, upholding quality assurance and ethical standards.
  • Independently managed assessment schedules, consistently meeting deadlines and service level expectations.

Pre-sessional EAP Tutor

University of Edinburgh, Loughborough and Leeds
Edinburgh, Loughborough and Leeds
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Delivered engaging academic skills sessions and one-to-one support to 18 international postgraduate social sciences students, focusing on academic integrity and critical thinking.
  • Managed workload independently, conducted detailed assessments, and provided actionable feedback reports using Turnitin.
  • Collaborated with academic and administrative teams to create a supportive learning environment.

Assistant Director of Studies and Network Teacher

BC and IH - Italy, Latvia, Bahrain, Egypt
08.2012 - 06.2022
  • Managed 24 international teachers.
  • Delivered high-quality teaching and led CPD workshops across diverse international contexts to support teacher development.
  • Acted as liaison between management and staff, promoting clear communication and adapting content with cultural sensitivity to meet learner needs.
  • Maintained detailed academic records to ensure integrity and quality in service delivery.

Golf Tour Operator

Golf Scotland
Broughty Ferry, Dundee
04.2008 - 01.2011
  • Managed over 100 clients each season with sales, pricing, and logistics of complex golf tour packages for high-end American clients, coordinating with suppliers to ensure seamless service.
  • Maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and proactive problem-solving to adapt to client needs during tours.
  • Delivered exceptional customer care while efficiently balancing multiple client accounts and complex administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced the company website using PHP tools, demonstrating technical skills and attention to detail.

Education

MSc - Education and TESOL

University of St Andrews
St. Andrews
09.2023 - 07.2025

Joint Designated Degree - Psychology and Sociology

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09.2001 - 07.2005

Higher National Diploma - CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

Dundee College
Dundee
09.2011 - 02.2012

SVQ Level 5 - TEAP (Teaching English for Academic Purposes)

NILE Online
Norwich
04.2022 - 06.2022

SVQ Level 5 - MILE (Management in Language Education)

NILE Online
Norwich
04.2021 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Excellent written communication
  • Confident online and phone-based support
  • Client-focused engagement and support
  • Strong analytical, evaluative and assessment skills
  • Adaptability and initiative in remote/hybrid environments
  • Technical proficiency with digital platforms
  • Experience in management, training and mentoring
  • Proactive and self-managing
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
  • Location suitability and hybrid readiness



Timeline

Study Skills Support Tutor

Theorise Ltd
01.2025 - Current

Study Skills Support Tutor

Randstad at Dundee University
02.2024 - Current

MSc - Education and TESOL

University of St Andrews
09.2023 - 07.2025

ELLT and Spotlight Examiner

Oxford International
10.2022 - Current

Pre-sessional EAP Tutor

University of Edinburgh, Loughborough and Leeds
06.2022 - 08.2025

SVQ Level 5 - TEAP (Teaching English for Academic Purposes)

NILE Online
04.2022 - 06.2022

SVQ Level 5 - MILE (Management in Language Education)

NILE Online
04.2021 - 06.2021

Assistant Director of Studies and Network Teacher

BC and IH - Italy, Latvia, Bahrain, Egypt
08.2012 - 06.2022

Higher National Diploma - CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

Dundee College
09.2011 - 02.2012

Golf Tour Operator

Golf Scotland
04.2008 - 01.2011

Joint Designated Degree - Psychology and Sociology

University of Aberdeen
09.2001 - 07.2005

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