Liz (Rhiannon)

Profession: Lecturer of English for Speakers of Other Languages
Teaching, Education, English Language Instruction, Training and Development
Newly appointed FE lecturer of ESOL (for adult learners) for one of the largest award-winning colleges in the UK.

Communication and Engagement Lead
Training and Development, Education
My role encompassed Marketing Manager (of 4 years) and Trainee Teacher (1 year).

Learning Support Mentor
Education, Training and Development
I worked for 3 years within the Inclusion Department of my University as a Learning Support Mentor while completing my MA, providing academic and additional learning support to students with learning differences.

Outdoor pursuits instructor
Training and Development, Hospitality and Tourism
I worked for 10 years, alongside my school, college and undergrad University studies, as an Outdoor Pursuits Instructor and later as the Administration and Marketing Lead for my family's corporate hospitality and outdoor pursuits business.

Interests: Before I became a qualified teacher, I worked for over four years as a Marketing Manager for a social enterprise that delivers ILM-accredited professional development qualifications. In 2021 I became a trainee teacher, straddling both roles in the workplace throughout my PCET studies.

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Prior to this, I worked in Inclusion Services as a Learning Support Mentor at my local University. My role was to support individual students in their academic studies and liaise between students, tutors and other members of staff. The students I supported had specific learning differences such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia and occasionally I also worked with individuals for whom English was not their first language. Every single one of my students passed their degrees, and together we 'snatched victory from the jaws of defeat,' as they would often be at the point of failing their modules before being assigned to me. Whether I am helping students improve their conversational English, pass exams or gain qualifications, I view it as a privilege and honour to be part of their educational journey: supporting them in the attainment of their goals and aspirations!

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In my earlier working life, I was employed within my family's business as an Outdoor Pursuits Instructor for 10 years. I instructed large corporate groups for team-building events (Bentley Motors, Toyota, Unilever, Marks and Spencer Group to name a few) as well as Stag and Hen parties and small family groups. It was my job to train people in the safe handling of dangerous equipment and ensure the outdoor pursuits activities were delivered correctly and to schedule. Activities I instructed included archery, static target rifle shooting, quad biking, land raft building, treasure hunts and themed Zombie attack events! While Studying towards my BA, I also began working in the office as an admin assistant alongside a variety of big chain retail jobs. From 2012-2015 I worked full-time for the family business as Administration and Marketing Lead, plus Outdoor Pursuits Instructor.

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My work experience is vast and varied, but with 15 years of instructing, tutoring and mentoring experience, I believe it is this that makes me a good teacher today!

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Hobbies and interests: Playing fetch in the park and discovering new dog-friendly places with my naughty little pug (Pumpkin-Ted) are some of my favourite pass times. I also enjoy drawing, playing video games and pub quiz nights with friends!

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I also do freelance illustration and have a thriving Etsy shop where I sell greeting cards and prints of my artwork.

Education: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PCET)
Education
Qualified Further Education Teacher (2022)
Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registered Education Practitioner.

MA with Merit in Design Practice
Visual Arts
Pass with merit (+ received a distinction for my dissertation) 2017

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

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