Prole

I am a friendly, self motivated, ambitious qualied teacher with a Secondary PGCE in Busi-
ness Education from the University of Manchester with an outstanding grading and Withers
Memorial Prize for academic achievement.
I am currently working in an american elementary school in Mexico City, with over two years
experience teaching both fourth and fth grade implementing the International Baccalaureate
PYP program.
Following a four-year undergraduate degree in Business Studies at the University of Chester, I
spent one year in Shizuoka, Japan as a Childrens Language Consultant teaching English in a
private school. In addition I gained one year experience teaching GCSE and A Level Busi-
ness Studies in British schools.
I am TEFL certicated with a 40 hour teaching and grammar course. While living in Mexico I
have studied Spanish to a level B1.
I have four years experience working in a business environment ,which has included experi-
ence in a high street retail environment in an Apple Retail Store.

Education
PGCE: 2011 - Post-Graduate Certicate In Education - University of
Manchester - Outstanding Grading & Withers Memorial Prize
TEFL: TEFL Qualication - 40 Hours Teaching and Grammar, March 2011
Degree: 2008 - First Class Honors Business Studies BA (Hons) - University of
Chester
A Levels: 2004 - Business (Grade A), Economics (B), German (C) , Computing (C -
AS Level) - Sir John Deanes Sixth Form College, Northwich
GCSE: 2002 - 10 GCSEs Grade A-C Including Maths, English, Science, IT,
Business, German, Graphic Design,

Current position and teaching experience

I have ve years teaching experience in a variety of roles including elementary, GCSE (ages
11-16) , and A-Level (16 - 18). I have worked in a variety of environments and age groups
and have utilised a wide range of teaching strategies and assessment methods and engaged
with students through extracurricular activities.
Westhill Institute, 4
th
and 5
th
Grade English Teacher
Mexico City, July 2011 - Present

As a home-room teacher I am responsible for teaching Mathematics, Social Studies,
Language Arts and Science using the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum for 4
th
and 5
th

grade. I have collaborated with spanish curriculum teachers to develop units of inquiry using
the International Baccalaureate PYP program. I am experienced in implementing the
Everyday Mathematics program and Wiggins and Mctighes backwards design lesson
planning framework. I have experience differentiating for students of varying levels and
abilities including students with Individual Education Plans. I have developed technology
enriched lessons, which have engaged learners. I had the opportunity to give in-service
training sessions on differentiation


Chris Galley
Curriculum Vitae

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: 23rd August 1986
(27 years old)

Work Experience

Children's Language Consultant, EFL Teacher
Interac, Mishima City, Shizuoka, Japan
August 2008 - March 2009

In this role with Interac, one of Japans leading providers of assistant language teachers, I
spent one school year teaching English at a private after school language center. The role
focussed on preparing and delivering teaching schedules for students aged from 2 to 9 years
of age with a mixed range of language skill.
The nature of the work challenged me to develop both my communication skills and my
ability to adapt to a completely alien environment overcoming language and cultural barriers.
Horns Mill Primary School, Frodsham, UK
September 2010: Two week experience working with ages 4 - 11

Essa Academy Bolton, UK
October - December, 2010, March - May 2011: Business Studies GCSE and Diploma

Hyde Clarendon Sixth Form College, UK
January 2011 - March 2011: A Level Business Studies
MCC, Apple Premium Reseller, Chester, UK, Store Supervisor
July 2006 - June 2008. April 2009 - June 2011

This role focussed on business, education and consumer retail sales and service and
maintenance of Apple branded products. This position has given me signicant experience in
assisting the management of a busy and successful retail operation in a highly competitive
market by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets with a strong emphasis on
providing strong customer service. Collaborating on the management of visual sales
marketing and retail operations including inventory and stock management.

Skills

Native English speaker and B1 level Spanish.
Prociency in Mac OS X and Windows systems, including comprehensive knowledge of the
Microsoft Ofce suite. In particular I enjoy integrating technology within the classroom in
order to create engaging interactive lessons.
Professional development: IB Sustainability as International Mindedness (2012), IB
Transdisciplinary Learning (2013), Tri-Association Conference (2013)
In March 2011 I completed a TEFL course and an additional 20 hour grammar certication.
Extensive retail sales experience covering both consumer and business markets, marketing
and managing in a retail environment, stock management, team leadership, working under
pressure in order and meeting and excelling sales targets.
Hobbies and Interests

In my spare time I enjoy being active and participate in a number of sports, including boxing,
football, running, basketball and swimming. I am a keen musician; playing acoustic guitar
and bass.
I enjoy traveling, in particular the excitement of experiencing new cultures and meeting new
people. Traveling has also fuelled my passion for photography and language.

Chris Galley
Curriculum Vitae

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: 23rd August 1986
(27 years old)