Rebecca Smye-Rumsby
Design . Technology . Project Teacher
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Personal statement
My vocational pathway derives from my love of design and the enjoyment I find in showing others. Throughout my childhood, I was always creating and was curious about how things were made.
After graduating with a degree in interior, furniture and product design, I spent some time traveling and teaching English as a foreign language. Combining my teaching experience and technology has allowed me to continue nurturing skills and passion in others and develop my own skills and knowledge.
English Language Teacher
​November 2013 - January 2015
Unique New Zealand, Kiwi English Academy (Auckland, NZ)
My role in these schools mainly consists of relief work and high school preparation. I teach both teenagers and adults ranging from pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate.
English Language Teacher /Monitor
July 2012 - August 2012
​ESL Language Schools (Zug, CH)
In this summer camp (age 13-17) I was required to teach English for three hours every day and take part in afternoon activities. I taught the advanced level for the entirety of the summer camp and was responsible for planning all my lessons and creating my own exams.
English Language Teacher
July 2011- June 2012
London Language Centre (Barcelona, ESP)
​In the language school, I was responsible for both group classes and private lessons. During the year, we were required to a syllabus, with periodic exams and end of year reports. I taught a range of ages including a junior class (age 8-10).
Work​
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Computer Skills
ADOBE:
-ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
-INDESIGN
CAD:
RHINOCEROS
TINKERCAD
EQUIPMENT:
LASER CUTTER
3D PRINTER
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Craft & Design
CERAMICS
KNITTING & CROCHET
SEWING & PATTERN MAKING
SKETCHING & RENDERING
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Music
FLUTE: Confident
CELLO: Beginner
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Languages
NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER
SPANISH: Aprox A2 (CEF)
MAORI: Beginner
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Physical activity
AERIAL SILKS
SWING DANCING
SURFING: basic
KITEBOARDING: Beginner
Auckland University of Technology (NZ)
July 2013 - July 2014
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
This course is preparation for a career in secondary teaching. As my focus is art, design and technology, I take all the relevant tutorials including DVC, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
Along with subject based tutorials, we carry out a range of papers looking at the theory of teaching, the NZ curriculum and assessment.
International House Barcelona (ESP)
October 2010
Cambridge CELTA
This qualification allows me to teach English as a foreign language.It is an intensive course that consists of both teaching theory and practical.
Arts University Bournemouth (GBR)
Sept 2005- July 2008
BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design
During this three year programme, we learned how to design, make prototypes and present our ideas for products, furniture and interior spaces.
Education