Tommy Rowe

English language and social sciences teacher, instructor and manager with 20 years of international experience.

10/2023. Asylum Decision Maker: Home Office. Smithfield 2, Stoke on Trent, ST1 3DR

I follow the required legal processes to decide asylum cases within the decision-making framework. Considering large amounts of information, legislation and case law to produce individually written, clear, structured case reports. 

4/2022. Education Consultant: Cherry Education Consultancy. 105, Interchange Park, MK16 9PY

In a multifaceted role, I problem-solve educational issues for overseas students and manage UK-based academic careers. Liaising with multiple stakeholders in developing, coordinating and managing student camps. Additionally, I manage and write marketing campaigns for various independent schools through Chinese social media.

4/2020. Copywriter: Unique House Developments. London WC2H9JQ

I wrote various types of documentation, funding bids, proposals and correspondence between multiple stakeholders. Researched opportunities, policy and legal frameworks.

6/2021 – 9/2021/ 6/2020- 9/2020. EAP Tutor: Cardiff University. Cardiff, CF10 3XQ

I taught online English for Academic purposes to undergraduates on a pre-sessional course.

1/2018 – 6/2020. Teaching Fellow: Nazarbayev University. Astana, Kazakhstan

I taught EAP to undergraduate and graduate students in a preparatory liberal arts programme. Also, I ran support sessions and specific language input sessions. I managed end-of-term assessments and wrote exams, teaching materials, and courseware documentation. In addition, I was a member of a technology team that trained new staff and students to use the departmental computer systems.

7/2017 – 9/2017. EAP Tutor: Cardiff University. Cardiff, CF10 3XQ

I taught English for Academic purposes to master's students on a pre-sessional course.

5/2013 – 4/2017. English Language Instructor: BAE Systems. King Faisal Air Academy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

I taught Royal Saudi Air Force Cadets General English and English for Specific Purposes. In addition, I wrote various ESP syllabi, materials, courseware documents and examinations. I also administrated departmental computer systems and databases.

1/2011 – 5/2013. Part-time ESOL lecturer: Cardiff and Vale College. 35 The Parade, Cardiff, CF243AD

I taught ESOL classes: Entry Levels 2 and 3; Levels 1 and 2. Also ran and instructed students using a Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) environment, conducting placements and administrating courses.

6/2011 – 5/2013. Part-time EAP Tutor: Cardiff University. Cardiff, CF10 3XQ

I taught overseas students English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and IELTS. I also taught subject-specific in-sessional courses and general EAP pre-sessional courses. 

1/2007 – 1/2010. Full-time English Instructor: Griffiths University. Qatar Petroleum, Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar

I taught technical English and EAP, preparing QP employees for British universities. Additionally, I was part of a materials development team, writing materials, developing a curriculum, and coordinating a group of IELTS teachers.

1/2006 – 9/2006. IELTS Coordinator: CECN Educonsult, Masanaa Technology College. Masanaa, Oman

I managed a team of five teachers and supervised timetabling. I was also a Full-time English teacher: teaching general English and EAP.

8/2002 – 5/2005. Full-time English Teacher: Ampro David English House. Samsen Soi 22, Banglampu, Bangkok

I taught general English in Thai government secondary schools.

10/2003 – 10/2004. Part-time English Teacher: Inlingua Language Institute. Chidlom Tower, Bangkok

I taught English for Business Purposes at various academic levels.

1/2003  – 6/2003. Part-time English Teacher: AIMS Language Institute. Plaza Building 2nd Floor, Siam Square, Bangkok

I taught a variety of courses - IELTS, English GCSE, A level and General English.

Additional Information

I have advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, database construction, systems analysis, development and website construction. At BAe Systems, I maintained several departmental information systems. At Nazarbayev University, I was part of a technical working group that trained staff and students in all aspects of the department's computer systems. Most recently, my work as an education consultant has been purely remote and has involved various conferencing and team-sharing software, including Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Slack and Zoom. In addition, throughout my teaching career, I have maintained a keen interest in language and have a working knowledge ofFrench, German, Thai, Arabic and Russian. 

Education 

9/2011 - 9/2012                                        MA Applied Linguistics 

                                                                      Cardiff University

9/2010 - 6/2011                                        PGCE (PCET)Level 7

​​​                       (Post Compulsory Education and Training)

                                                                      Cardiff University 

6/2005 - 8/2005                                        Cambridge CELTA 

                                                                      (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)          

                                                                      Oxford Brookes University 

9/1998 - 6/2001                                        BA (Hons)Information Systems and Social Science 

                                                                      The University of the West of England 2:2