Rebecca Critchley
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.
Work
experience
Computer Skills
ADOBE:
-ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOSHOP
-INDESIGN
CAD:
RHINOCEROS
TINKERCAD
EQUIPMENT:
LASER CUTTER
3D PRINTER
Craft & Design
CERAMICS
KNITTING & CROCHET
SEWING & PATTERN MAKING
SKETCHING & RENDERING
Music
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).
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
FLUTE: Confident
CELLO: Beginner
Languages
NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER
SPANISH: Aprox A2 (CEF)
MAORI: Beginner
Physical activity
AERIAL SILKS
SWING DANCING
SURFING: basic
KITEBOARDING: Beginner