CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME CRAIG DON ANTHONY SKELTON

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

I am a professional English Language trainer with extensive overseas experience. I consider myself to be resourceful and capable of delivering to exacting standards, targets and deadlines.

I have a confident classroom presence and can quickly establish rapport with my trainees. Student motivation and development are one of my key skills.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 10 years experience in teaching & development in the USA, Taiwan and Japan.
• 3 years experience in adult training & development in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
• 5 years concurrent experience in curriculum development and implementation.
• Proven record of developing and running training programs in English and Technical English.
• Extensive experience working with second language learners.
• EDTP/SETA qualified Assessor in training conduct outcomes based assessment.
• Experience in presenting Life/Soft skills presentations and developing the programs.
• Qualified training in TESOL and CELTA methodology, philosophy and practice.

English Language Instructor
• Bachelor Degree
• TESOL & CELTA Certification
• 13 years’ ESL teaching experience at all levels and age groups.
• 3 years’ experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Experience working in varied cultural environments
• Experience developing and delivering Vocational and Technical English to production and maintenance workers at CEF levels A1 – C1.(Cambridge KET & PET)

Life Skills Instructor
• Train the trainer certification
• Material Development experience.

CAREER SUMMARY

• 2013 – 2015 English Language & Life Skills instructor, Stirling & Shell Iraq
Training local engineers and technicians in English and some soft skills.
Development of some Soft Skills materials.
Due to the low oil price the company contract has not been renewed as there is no finance in the budget for training.

• 2012 – 2013 English Language & Technical English Instructor, HIWPT Saudi Arabia
Training tertiary level students in general and Technical English.
Development of the Technical English program.

• 2006 – 2010 English Language Instructor, RCS/Saitama Education Japan
This involved team teaching with a Japanese teacher.
Planning and implementation of all testing .
Development of an Elementary school English syllabus and curriculum.

• 2002 – 2005 English Language Instructor, Dragon English Schools Taiwan
Delivered English Language lessons at the Elementary school level, and the Secondary school level.
Development of English material for an advanced Elementary class
Received ongoing training in Classroom Management, Social Care, lesson planning and curriculum development.

• 1998– 2002 Youth Counselor & Youth Program Manager, Remnant USA
Taught voluntary life skills programs.
Later, as a I neared completion of my degree, I provided supervised counselling and guidance for youth.
This position was held while also studying for my Bachelor’s degree and working part time for the family business.

• 1990 – 1992 Assistant Welfare Officer, Department of Welfare South Africa
Supervision of children in the classroom in a welfare facility.
This was a training position while I studied for my Childcare Diploma
I immigrated to America in 1992 to assist in the family business and continue my tertiary education

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS FROM RECENT EMPLOYMENT

Delivering English and Technical English Language training to production and maintenance workers in the oil and gas industry through CEF levels A1 –C1
Conducting the initial baseline testing of new trainees
Coordinating classroom arrangements for training programs.
Monitoring training and conducting trainee evaluation to verify program achievements and training competencies.
Prepare reports regarding training programs, employee performance, employee attendance details and potential for further instruction.
Developing and delivering a life skills training program.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

QUALIFICATIONS
• Liverpool University, UK: MA of Social Science in Applied Psychology

(Currently working part time on dissertation and will finish in 2016)
• Cathedral College, USA: BA Theology, 2001
• Natal Technical College, SA: Residential Childcare Certification, 1989
• EDTP/SETA, SA: Assessor Certification,
• Lingua Edge College, USA: TESOL Certification
• Cambridge: CELTA Certification
• Certiport IC3 GS4 Internet and Computing Core Certification

PERSONAL
Date of Birth: 1968
Age: 47
Nationality: South Africa
+ 27 78 3233 946 (RSA)
don68col@gmail.com

REFERENCES
Employment References
1. Mr. Graham Wall

Administration Manager

Majnoon Training Centre, Iraq

2. Mr. Justin Pitt Bailey

English Manager, Iraq

Majnoon Training Centre

+90 533 337 3650

3. Mr. Petrus Kruger

Director of Academic Studies

Laureate, Saudi Arabia

+27 82 859 2201

4. Mr. Gamal Rabbo

Manager, Foundation Year Students

HIWPT, Saudi Arabia

+966 545 770366

5. Mr. Brian Bloss / Ms. Diana Martinez

Human Resources Managers

RCS Corporation Japan

+81 48 581 5685

6. Carla Wood

Director

Durban Language Centre, South Africa

+27 31 201 6990 / +27 84 45 55 051

Personal References
1. Mr. Robert Eubank

Remnant, USA

+1843 3332421