Russ Grant

TESOL-qualified English-language educator and former academic manager with extensive experience teaching learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in New Zealand, Australia, China and South Korea. Skilled in foundational English, individualised learning programmes, mixed-ability classes, assessment and student support. Experienced in school-age teaching, early childhood education and collaborative educational settings.

Interested in supporting King’s High School students and contributing to its “Building Men For Life” ethos.

Online English Teacher / Tutor - Preply and i-Tutor - Remote

(2024)

• Provide individualised English-language lessons and tutoring, adapting content to learner proficiency, goals and progress.
• Develop teaching materials and maintain learner-progress records in online environments.

Academic Manager / Director, ELICOS & IELTS - Australian Skills Management Institute - Brisbane

(2021 - 2024)

• Oversaw English-language curriculum, assessment, academic compliance and support for teaching staff.
• Mentored educators and supported adjustments to teaching programmes for individual learners.

Early Childhood Educator - Kids Capers Childcare, Northgate / Clayfield - Brisbane

(2018 - 2024-01)

• Supported children aged 0–5 through developmentally appropriate learning activities, observation and family communication.
• Worked collaboratively with educators to provide safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Casual English Communications Teacher - ILSC Education Group - Brisbane

(2022-09 - 2023-12)

• Taught English communication to multicultural adult learners; adapted lessons and coordinated learning excursions.

English Teacher & Programme Creator - English First Academic Partnership - Shanghai

(2015 - 2018)

• Designed and assessed university-level English programmes; taught oral English, writing and presentation skills.

English Environment Coordinator / International Teacher - EF Education First - Shanghai

(2015 - 2017)

• Delivered English training and coordinated immersive workshops, learner events and extracurricular activities.

Foreign Trainer - Wall Street English - Shanghai

(2012 - 2015)

• Taught face-to-face, online and corporate English classes; facilitated English clubs and learner activities.

English Teacher - St. George Institute of Learning - Auckland

(2011 - 2011)

• Taught English from beginner to advanced levels, including IELTS preparation; assessed and advised learners.

Special Needs Resource Worker - Mt Cargill Trust - Dunedin

(2009 - 2011)

• Supported individualised learning and participation plans for people with intellectual or learning disabilities.

English Teaching Roles - Korea Maritime University; YBM ELS; G’N’B Ilchul Academy; Magic E-Land; Siji Ding Ding Dang; Siji YBM ECC - South Korea

(2002 - 2009)

• Taught school-age and adult learners, developed lessons, assessed progress and supported extracurricular events.
• YBM ELS (including senior teacher duties)

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - University of Otago (2010)

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care - Australian Skills Management Institute

Diploma for Graduates - Marketing - University of Otago

Bachelor of Arts - History - University of Otago

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 1) - Open Polytechnic