Jordan McMurtry

As an educator with a solid grounding in law and a dedication to the craft of English teaching, I am currently advancing my pedagogy with a Master's in Education. My professional journey has been fueled by a fervent interest in the humanities, which I have actively woven into my English language curriculum. This interdisciplinary approach has enriched my teaching, allowing me to impart a deeper understanding of cultural and ethical contexts to my students.

While my background has predominantly been in English education, my aspiration lies in directly teaching humanities subjects, where I can further indulge my passion for fostering global and business perspectives among learners. I am committed to nurturing an educational environment that emphasizes critical thinking and a nuanced appreciation of our interconnected world.

Secondary English Teacher, Vinschool Golden River, HCMC, Vietnam
08/2022-06/2024

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Designed and delivered an engaging Cambridge curriculum for Grade 6 and 7 English, focusing on outcome-based learning objectives

·       Achieved exemplary student outcomes with over 70% of students mastering Cambridge curriculum benchmarks.

·       Developed and utilised a comprehensive assessment mapping to align with Cambridge curriculum outcomes

·       Facilitated interactive and immersive learning experiences, incorporating technology and multimedia resources.

·       Mentored students in developing their individual learning plans, focusing on achieving specific Cambridge curriculum outcomes.

·       Delivered extra-circular clubs and coordinated the student-led model United Nations program.

Academic Manager and TESOL Trainer, Australia Vietnam School of English, HCMC, Vietnam
05/2020-05/2022

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Prepare and deliver the TESOL training programme so that by the end of the four-week course, the trainees can become certified ESL Instructors (>90% completion rate).

·       Developed comprehensive session materials for the TESOL program, tailored to reflect current teaching practices and enhance learning outcomes.

·       Mentor students to undertake their class observations, teaching practicums as well as their assessment tasks.

·       Established excellence and improvement in all matters of teaching, learning and administration in the AVSE language school.

·       Oversaw curricula adaption from outdated materials to the National Geographic ‘Our World’ series.

Academic Manager, Apollo English, HCMC, Vietnam
09/2020-04/2020

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Drafting, refining and implementing curricula for English, Maths and Science.

·       Creation and mapping of assessments.

·       Responsible for teachers across multiple centres – recruiting, inducting, supporting, managing, observing and training.

·       Worked with Education Consultant team to ensure sales targets are met (>100% against target for 8 consecutive months) and customer satisfaction is high (average >70% retention rate).

·       Maintaining contracts with current schools and handling feedback in a timely and professional manner.

·       Oversaw the successful implementation of the new IELTS program at Apollo English and our transition to online teaching.

·       Creation of standardised lesson plans to be used by Apollo teachers nationwide.

English Teacher, Apollo English, HCMC, Vietnam
09/2016-08/2017

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Implementation of 21st Century learning Skills, particularly communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

·       Development of students’ social-emotional skills, mainly: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsibly decision making.

·       Supported the EC team by delivering weekly demonstration classes and daily placement testing.

·       Implemented Jolly Phonics programme to develop students' literacy skills.

Trainee Geography and Mixed Humanities Teacher, UpHolland High School, Wigan, UK
01/2016-06/2016

Trainee Geography Teacher, Tarleton Academy, Preston UK
09/2015-12/2015

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans in Geography and mixed Humanities to diverse student groups, aligning with curriculum standards and learning outcomes.

·       Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles

·       Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and provision of providing personalized feedback.

·       Participated in the development of interdisciplinary units that integrate Geography with other Humanities subjects

·       Contributed to the school’s Geography and Humanities curriculum development.

Education

1. Masters of Education – 2024 (Ongoing), University of Buckingham, Buckingham, UK.
2. TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – 2022, Plenty Training – Registered Training Organisation No. 32371.
3. Certificate IV in TESOL – 150 Hours – 2016, Australian Vietnamese School of English, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – 2016, Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire – School Centred Initial Teacher Training, UK.
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (120 Masters Credits) – 2016, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
6. Honors Degree in Law (2:1) – 2012-2015, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.