Raphael Boreham
重庆市 沙坪坝区
川外村3号14-4
Telephone:15178724544

Date of Birth: 20th July 1980
Nationality: English
SC Clearance
Education
HSK level 6 Self-study 2012
CELTA (Pass) Saxoncourt 2009
BA South East Asian Studies SOAS, University of London2001-2005
(First Class Honours)
A-levels: Maths(C), Geography(C) BoothamSchool, York1996-1999
AS-level Economics(D), Politics(D)
GCSEs Nine (A-C)DurhamJohnstonSchool1994-1996
Systems Experience: Word, Outlook, Adapt, Excel
Languages
Burmese and Vietnamese studied to degree level and Mandarinto Advanced Level (HSK level 6). I have also taken a course in Thai.
Work Experience
March 2011– Present New Oriental IELTS Teacher
I currently teach and train students in the the way they need to prepare for the speaking and writing modules of
The IELTS exam.
April 2011 – Present British Council IELTS Examiner
After undergoing training and passing exams, I have qualified to become an IELTS Examiner. I currently
test students levels of English for both writing and speaking modules of the exam, and score students
accordingly.
February 2010 – November 2010 Centre of English Studies English LanguageTeacher
I taught English to students on foreign exchange groups. Class sizes were approximately 12 students, aged between 12 years and 20 years of age. The role involved:
  • Assessing students ability and putting them in the correct level class
  • Creating week long courses suitable to their level which challenge and stretch students level of understanding, while at the same time maintaining an interesting learning environment
February 2009 – February 2010 GeoInformation Group Data Capture Field Worker
Work involves mapping out areas of London and the information recorded is then used towards compiling a highly detailed map of London. The work requires working outside for long periods of time and attention to detail is extremely important.
September 2007 –December 2008 TPP Finance Recruitment Consultant
Permanent consultancy involved:
  • Providing a recruitment service in the public and education sectors
  • In-depth competency interviewing of candidates; career consultancy and CV advice
  • Presenting candidates for suitable roles
  • Creating and posting online adverts to attract new candidates
  • Providing quality-driven recruitment consultancy service to high-profile clients
  • Visiting new clients to present the services of TPP and understand recruitment requirements
  • Developing strong relationships with existing clients through regular service reviews
  • Short listing the most appropriate candidates for new roles and arranging subsequent interviews
  • Targeting and developing new business through press research and marketing calls
  • Understanding individual, team and divisional budgets and fee income targets
  • Demonstrating strong and responsive persuasive skills, financial knowledge, resilience, adaptability, confidence and outstanding communication skills
Temporary consultancy additionallyinvolved:
  • Fast-paced, often within-the-hour provision of temporary employees for clients
  • Processing weekly payroll for temporary candidates
  • Attaining business and personal references for every candidate placed
2006 – 2007 China English Language Teacher
  • Strong supervision experience, managing classes ranging from 5 – 50 students while at the same time creating a fun and challenging learning environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with studentsand effectively collaborated with all staff members
  • Preparing imaginative lessons, marking exams and homework all required excellent organisational skills
July 2006– January 2007 Qiaorun Trading Co. Ltd, China International Trade Manager
Qiaorun Trading is a company in Kunming, Chinaand imports mining and construction equipment. Our main customerwas the largest coal mine in China, based in Inner Mongolia.
  • Responsible for liaising with UKsupplier Brunton Shaw UK (a wire rope manufacturer). Assisted arranging a $2 million wire rope tender to be sold to the Inner Mongolian mine. We competed with German, American and UK wire rope manufacturers and we were successful in winning the contract.
  • Responsible for sourcing and negotiating price with other mining equipmentmanufacturers based all over the world.
  • I gave presentations in Chinese about Brunton Shaw UK to prospective customers
  • Building up and nurturing relationships with existing and potential customers was highly important in this role. As well as working independently I also worked as part of a team, and played a key role in the department’s decision making. It was an excellent experience in how business works in China.
August 2005 – January 20006 SMS Deliveries Courier
2003 – 2004 Burma/Vietnam English Language Teacher
1999– 2000 Vietnam English Language Teacher
April – August 2001 Grosvenor Casino, Portsmouth Comis Chef
January – April 2001 Hotel Farinet, Verbier, Switzerland
References
Ian Wordsworth
Telford House
Cow Lane
Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5HB
Tracey Wallis
Managing Director
TPP
52 Lime Street
London
EC3M 7AF
Richard Szade
SunboLanguageSchool
Cai Fu Da Sha
Shenyang
China
Dr Dana Healy
SOAS
Russell Square
London
WC1H 0XG / Phone: 01223880077
Email:
Phone 02071986050
Email
Phone 0086 2422539797 ext 815
E-mail
Phone 0207 898 4252
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