Martin B.

Martin B. has an extensive and diverse work experience. Martin has worked as an NVQ Level 5 Assessor at THE TEFL ACADEMY, where they delivered classroom teaching practice to new ESL teachers. Martin has also served as a Brand Ambassador at Limitless Technology. In their role as the Head of Quality Assurance and Academic Outcomes at Purple Ruler, they developed and implemented academic strategies and led academic staff. Martin has worked as an Implementation Project Manager at Modern Scholarship and as a Director Of Studies at ENGLISH ACCESS GAUTENG, where they were responsible for academic management and student welfare. Martin served as an Academic Director at Worldwide English Services, overseeing education quality and teaching delivery. Martin has also worked as an Educational Consultant, EFL Instructor, Senior Teacher, and Senior Cover Teacher in various locations and countries. Additionally, they have experience in the logistics and financial advisory sectors.

Martin B. has a diverse education history. Martin started their academic journey by completing their GCSEs at South Craven School from 1989 to 1994. Afterward, they attended South Craven School from 1994 to 1996 to pursue their A-Levels (SA: Grade 12/matric, NSC equivalent). In 1996, they enrolled at Pershore College and completed the NEBS Introduction to Management course.

Continuing their education, Martin B. attended the University of Oxford from 1996 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Theology degree. After a gap, in 2013, they completed a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course at The TEFL Academy - Leading EFL Teacher Trainer Provider. Martin also acquired the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) from Robust IT in the same year.

In 2016, Martin B. focused on developing their skills in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instruction. Martin completed various courses at the University of Cambridge, including How to teach Cambridge English: First (FCE), CLIL: Introduction to Theory and Practice, How to teach IELTS, and Grammar for Teachers: Language Awareness. Additionally, they completed TEYL - Teaching English to Young Learners at Global Language Training Ltd.

Further enhancing their teaching abilities, Martin B. pursued courses at the Education & Training Foundation in 2019. Martin successfully completed Supporting ESOL Learners with Grammar & Supporting ESOL Learners with Literacy Courses. The same year, they also completed Level 2 Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults at Apolline Training.

Continuing their professional development, Martin B. attended the University of Cambridge for further TEFL courses. In 2017, they completed How to teach Cambridge English: Key (KET) and How to teach Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).

Lastly, in 2019 and 2020, Martin B. completed courses at the University of Cambridge specialized in teaching Cambridge Linguaskill and Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) respectively.

With a strong background in theology, TEFL certifications, and extensive training in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instruction, Martin B. appears to be well-equipped for teaching and leadership roles in education.