Curriculum Vitae

Name

Cameron Hill

Lecturer

Contact Information   

SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University

Email:cameron.hill@aemgacademy.edu.au

Education

MA，Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages，Monash University
JULY 2020 - JUNE 2021

Graduate Diploma，  Education-Secondary， La Trobe University

FEBRUARY 2011 - DECEMBER 2011

BA， Art， La Trobe University & University of Western Australia

FEBRUARY 1998 - DECEMBER 2000; FEBRUARY 2009-MARCH 2010

Education Experience

Kindai University, Osaka, Japan — University EFL Instructor
SEPTEMBER 2017 - FEBRUARY 2019

Part of the Faculty of International Studies at Kindai University with a THE World University Ranking in the top 5% and over 250 partnerships with world universities

-Created, delivered and moderated a wide range of language assessments, with the provision of timely personalised feedback to allow for student growth
-Successfully designed, developed and evaluated second- and third-year undergraduate courses (IELTS, Academic Presentations) with various stakeholders that continue to be used in following years
-Facilitated highly participatory LMS discussions which maximised student engagement through appealing to a wide variety of learning styles and rapid teacher response rate

Berlitz Japan, Tokyo & Osaka- University EFL Teacher & Material Developer
APRIL 2014 - FEBRUARY 2019Private language instruction company with over 1200 and 5000 clients in Japan, focusing on the delivery of English language courses within different faculties at Kindai University, Tokyo Metropolitan University and Oberlin University

-Designed, delivered and evaluated collaborative courses and materials across numerous curricula (IELTS, EAP, CALL, General English) with a critical eye on scaffolding requisite language macro and micro skills
-Created productive co-teaching relationships by initiating and maintaining team-teaching, collating shared training resources and organising professional development sessions
-Frequently participated in benchmarking, double-marking and moderation to ensure accurate grading and assessment procedures

Berlitz Japan, Tokyo - 1 to 1 Language Instructor
APRIL 2014- MARCH 2016
-Tailored individual test-taking classes (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL) to help students achieve academic success
-Delivered highly individualised and outcome-based conversation and business lessons to a diverse range of learners (primary, secondary, and adult in 1-1 and small group settings)
-Provided immediate feedback and regular counselling sessions to enhance learner progress, build learning skills and ensure customer retention
-Maintained company professionalism by ensuring flawless digital data administration, immaculate classroom presentation and rigorous following of pedagogical method

Private Online Tutoring, Osaka - 1 to 1 and Small Group Language Instructor
APRIL 2016- MARCH 2018
Delivered private lessons to 20-30 individual clients in the Kansai area with a diverse range of language and technology skills

-Established a consistent base of private students with ongoing classes by establishing solid rapport, developing social and teacher presence and responding to real life needs and goals
-Facilitated language and technological skills in both young and elderly clients through a well-honed sense of patience and scaffolding

Olympic Adult Education, Melbourne- Literacy and ESL Teacher
JUNE 2012 - DECEMBER 2013

RTO focusing on delivering vocational education to adults and young people within a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and comparatively educationally disadvantaged community
-Maximised teacher utility by delivering a broad spectrum of classes (curriculum included CSWE & CGEA classes, ESL Computer, Spelling, Vocational planning and Special Needs Literacy & Numeracy classes)
-Provided differentiated support and consultations to retain at risk students and further their educational journey
-Maintained compliance to RTO standards through regular moderation and validation meetings
-Motivated successful learners by targeting lessons to their educational and employment needs while also addressing needs beyond the classroom

Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Melbourne- ESL Teacher
FEBRUARY 2013 - DECEMBER 2013

RTO focusing on vocational, enrichment and language courses and out of class learning
-Led small classes of beginner/intermediate ESL students that focused on differentiated learning
-Ensured administration data and information was competed in a timely and accurate manner
-Established productive inter-school relationships by arranging team-teaching scenarios which provided learners with new cross-cultural education experiences

Vista House After School Care, Perth- Child carer/manager’s assistant
JUNE 2003 - MAY 2004
Provider of after school care for up to 30 children, focusing on holistic education and outdoor experiences

-Organised, supervised and took part in a wide variety of children’s activities, with a special focus on creating new physical/sports games and experiences
-Monitored and reported on children’s behaviour to identify areas of concern and improvement
ITN Mark, London- Learning support assistant 
NOVEMBER  2006 - APRIL  2007
Provider of emergency and relief teachers for greater London area, including Special Education needs and Disability specialists

-Supported small groups and individuals (esp. in maths and English) with different learning disabilities including ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Global Learning Delay
-Lead tailored reading groups for at risk students and students with specific literacy needs, including ESL students

Volunteering

Adult Migrant Education Program (AMEP) Home Tutor Scheme, NMIT Melbourne— Volunteer Home tutor
FEBRUARY 2011 - NOVEMBER 2011

-Provided weekly, one-hour sessions with a pre-beginner student from China that developed low level literacy and numeracy skills
-Providing fortnightly reports to the NMIT program coordinator that allowed for program quality control

Certification

-Certificate IV in Training and Assessment—Selmar Institute
Completed November 2012; upgrade to TAE40116 completed August 2021

-Cultural Orientation Indicator (COA) Level 1 Practitioner— TMC
Completed September 2017

-Certificate III in Children's Services (Special Needs)- TAFE

Completed November 2004