Personal profile
Personal profile
Simon joined XJTLUs English Language Centre in 2023. He has been teaching in China for over twelve years and previously taught EAP courses at several International programs and partnerships such as Dublin College Ireland and Beijing University of Science and Technology, the University of Colorado and China Agricultural University, the University of Technology in Sydney and EIC Guangzhou, and Staffordshire University and Guangxi University of Nationalities. Simon holds an M.Ed. in Education majoring in TESOL, a cerTESOL and several other education-related diplomas. Simon is an enthusiastic teacher who specialises in creating engaging units of work utilising a variety of modes. His research interests include multi-modality and technology-enhanced learning to promote student engagement.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
IB CAT 1/11 MYP and DP
Award Date: 12 Apr 2023
M.Ed (TESOL), Wollongong University
Award Date: 1 Dec 2015
Trinity certtesol, I.A.L.F, Denpasar, Indonesia
Award Date: 10 Oct 2011
Bachelor, B.A (History and Archaeology), Latrobe University
Award Date: 1 Nov 2001
Diploma of Professional writing and research, Holmesglen College
Award Date: 1 Dec 1992
Bachelor, B.A (journalism), Deakin University
Award Date: 2 Nov 1991
External positions
Language teacher (HoD), Eton House International School Suzhou
31 Aug 2021 → 31 Aug 2023
Lecturer, University of Science and Technology of China
1 Aug 2020 → 1 Jul 2021
EAP lecturer, University of Science and Technology Beijing
1 Aug 2018 → 30 Jun 2020
English Literature teacher, Dong-Fang High school, Hangzhou
1 Aug 2016 → 31 Jul 2018
EAP Lecturer (HoD), EIC - UTS INSEARCH, Guangzhou
1 Sept 2015 → 30 Jun 2016
English Teacher, Beijing International School of Singapore
1 Aug 2014 → 1 Aug 2015
EAP Lecturer (HoD), Guangxi University for Nationalities
1 Sept 2012 → 30 Jun 2014
English teacher, Suankularb Wittayalai High School, Bangkok
1 Nov 2011 → 31 Aug 2012
English Teacher, Wall Street Language Centre, Busan
1 Aug 2008 → 31 Jul 2011
Person Types
- Staff