Zala DRew Parker
Rugby,Warwickshire
Summary
Experienced English Lecturer and former Head of English Department with expertise in curriculum design, educational leadership, and teacher training. Led initiatives in curriculum reform and strategic direction, enhancing academic quality. Skilled in differentiated instruction, student assessment, and digital pedagogy, with strong capabilities in cross-departmental collaboration. Committed to mentoring teaching staff and fostering positive learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
English Lecturer
Warwickshire College Group
Rugby
04.2026 - Current
- Employed effective differentiation and scaffolded feedback to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Adapted teacher plans to optimise lesson delivery and manage time effectively.
- Delivered lessons based on predesigned material to ensure curriculum alignment.
Head of English Department
Maarif Educational Complex
Bishkek
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Oversee the full strategic direction, curriculum design, and academic quality of the English Department across multiple key stages (IGCSE, AS, and A2).
- Led curriculum reform to align with Cambridge International and CLIL frameworks, enhancing instructional quality.
- Conducted training, observations, and quality assurance reviews, promoting consistent teaching standards across the department.
- Mentor and appraise a team of national and international English teachers, improving results through structured professional development.
- Implemented data tracking, student progress reviews, and parental communication systems, improving departmental responsiveness and engagement.
- Coordinate cross-departmental projects with senior leadership to strengthen Englishmedium instruction (EMI) policy.
- Resigned from position due to personal circumstances.
English Lecturer
Warwickshire College Group
Rugby
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Designed engaging lectures and independent learning materials to foster critical thinking and language skills.
- Integrated linguistic theory, discourse analysis, and applied stylistics into classroom practice.
- Delivered English language instruction for GCSE and functional skills, enhancing student comprehension and exam readiness.
- Targeted achievement by implementing effective differentiation and scaffolded feedback, supporting diverse learning needs.
- Focused teaching strategies on student interests to enhance engagement in lessons.
Online English Lecturer & Teacher Trainer
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Designed and delivered interactive virtual lessons that engaged learners and aligned with Cambridge assessment standards.
- Delivered AS and A2 Level English Language and Literature, ESOL, EAP, and GCSE programmes to international learners through online platforms.
- Provided teacher training sessions on CLIL methodology, assessment for learning, and digital pedagogy.
- Created online resources and progress-tracking systems to enable differentiated learning and enhance student engagement.
- Guided students to achieve top grades and university readiness through tailored academic mentoring.
Director of Studies (ESOL)
American School
Bishkek
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Led the ESOL department with a dual focus on academic quality and teacher performance across the secondary school division.
- Designed and implemented a full ESOL curriculum with mapped CEFR progression and IELTS preparation tracks.
- Introduced data-driven tracking system for student outcomes, aligning curriculum with performance metrics.
- Managed recruitment and professional development for international teaching staff, enhancing team capabilities and instructional quality.
- Coordinated internal examinations and placement testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student proficiency levels.
Education
PhD - Global Education (English-Medium Instruction)
Coventry University
Coventry, COV07-2026
PGCE - Education
Cumbria University
Cumbria01-2027
BA (Hons) - International Education
University of Northampton
Northampton, NTH01-2025
Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
TEFL Academy
Remote01-2024
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning expertise
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Digital pedagogy
- Teacher training
- Educational leadership
- Academic mentoring
- Data tracking
- Subject knowledge
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Classroom management
- Student mentoring
- Active listening
Courses
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Curriculum Design and Development
- CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Methodology
- Assessment and Standardisation
- Advanced Pedagogy and Instructional Practice
Languages
English
First Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Elementary
A2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
English Lecturer
Warwickshire College Group
04.2026 - Current
Head of English Department
Maarif Educational Complex
06.2025 - 01.2026
English Lecturer
Warwickshire College Group
09.2024 - 07.2025
Online English Lecturer & Teacher Trainer
01.2021 - 09.2024
Director of Studies (ESOL)
American School
03.2019 - 12.2021
PhD - Global Education (English-Medium Instruction)
Coventry University
PGCE - Education
Cumbria University
BA (Hons) - International Education
University of Northampton
Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
TEFL Academy