Dennis Giles
's-Hertogenbosch,North Brabant, the Netherlands
Summary
Born and raised in Adelaide, Australia, dedicated fulltime professional with extensive expertise in Dutch-English bilingual education, pedagogical expertise, and second language acquisition techniques. Demonstrates exceptional skills in mentoring and coaching, and sensitivity to diversity. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative curriculum design. Adept at examination preparation, ensuring students achieve their highest potential in IB language B, Cambridge ESOL, as well as the Dutch certificate of education. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and promotes academic excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior English teacher
O.R.S Lek en Linge
Culemborg, Gelderland
02.2013 - Current
- Develop and teach IB HL Language B English to 4th and 5th year Dutch higher general secondary bilingual stream students
- Prepare Dutch bilingual programme students for Cambridge B2, C1 and on occasion C2 examinations.
- Prepare students for Dutch senior general secondary high school English exams.
- Teach English in both regular and bilingual streams, in both lower and upper secondary departments.
- Teach Spanish to first year Dutch students.
- Senior mentor/coach, monitoring academic progress and student welfare, working closely with colleagues, parents and on occasion health professionals.
- Have so far facilitated and participated in student excursions and exchanges to Seville, Malta, Barcelona, Farum (Denmark) and Brighton, and also numerous others within the Netherlands.
Speaking assessor
British Council
Amsterdam, North Holland
06.2012 - 05.2021
- Invigilated and assessed candidates undertaking Cambridge ESOL examinations at B2, C1 and C2 level of the CEFR.
- Adhered strictly to Cambridge ESOL guidelines whilst conducting assessments to maintain integrity.
English teacher
Marnix College
Ede, Gelderland
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Taught English in lower secondary pre-scientific bilingual programme.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for lower secondary students.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development, ensuring consistency across lower secondary bilingual programme.
English teacher
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Nijmegen, Gelderland
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Prepared first year bachelor students for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exams.
- Taught one unit of Australian literature as part of the the first year literature course within the bachelor of Education in English (ESL/EFL).
English teacher
O.R.S Lek en Linge
Culemborg, Gelderland
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Taught lower secondary English in both regular and bilingual English programmes.
- Mentor/tutor in lower secondary classes to pre-scientific bilingual students.
- Prepared students for B2 Cambridge exams.
Coordinator, Woodcroft Intensive School of English
Woodcroft College
Adelaide, South Australia
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Facilitated and implemented intensive English programmes of between ten and twenty week duration, for international students from China (Mandarin/Cantonese), Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Germany, entering Australia for the first time.
- Coordinated the WISE centre, rostering its two staff members.
- Worked closely with the college's head of international programmes, as well as staff and on occasion host families.
- Mentored and assisted international students, dealing with culture shock, without family in Australia, to adjust to living in Australian suburbia.
English teacher
O.R.S Lek en Linge
Culemborg, Gelderland
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Facilitated and created lesson programmes exclusively for lower secondary bilingual stream students in years one, two and three.
- Mentored second year bilingual students.
- Assisted teachers in classroom assisted language learning (CALL) as member of the bilingual programme team.
Education
Master of Education - Teacher of English
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Nijmegen 09.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Education - English as a foreign language
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Nijmegen 08.2002 - 07.2005
Skills
- Intercultural competence
- Pedagogical expertise
- Pastoral care, mentoring and coaching
- Second language acquisition techniques
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Student engagement
- Curriculum design
- Examination preparation
Languages
English
Native
Dutch
Fluent
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
Affiliations
- Languages, linguistics, history, basketball, korfball, keeping fit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Education - Teacher of English
HAN University of Applied Sciences
09.2014 - 06.2019
Senior English teacher
O.R.S Lek en Linge
02.2013 - Current
English teacher
Marnix College
08.2012 - 01.2013
Speaking assessor
British Council
06.2012 - 05.2021
English teacher
HAN University of Applied Sciences
09.2011 - 08.2012
English teacher
O.R.S Lek en Linge
08.2010 - 08.2012
Coordinator, Woodcroft Intensive School of English
Woodcroft College
08.2007 - 03.2010
English teacher
O.R.S Lek en Linge
08.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Education - English as a foreign language
HAN University of Applied Sciences
08.2002 - 07.2005
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