Mr. Tony Fitzwater
Resume
Current Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Date of availability: Upon discussion
Mobile: +1 (725) 318 6693
Email: tonyfitzwaternz@gmail.com
Nationality: Australian & New Zealander United States Permanent Resident
SUMMARY
Dynamic and dedicated English language instructor, manager, project manager, coordinator, administrator, and student resource, with 30 years of experience delivering effective language instruction, services, and coordination to diverse groups of students and organizations. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in management with a marketing minor from New Zealand and a TESOL qualification from Australia. I am seeking to add value with my years of experience in teaching, administration, leadership, management, marketing, stakeholder engagement and project management skillsets.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
June 2024 – Current
English Language Instructor & Special Projects Manager – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Current Project Specialist managing international and university projects, and local stakeholder relationships. I am currently working on an international consular outreach project, coupled with international projects in Rwanda, Africa with stakeholder engagement in both Knoxville and the university.
February 2023 – February 2024
English Language Instructor – TUV Rheinland, Saudi Arabia
• Achieved notable increase in 18+ high school aged trainees’ language proficiency, evidenced by improved communication skills and comprehension in English, enhancing individuals’ readiness for oil industry
• Collaborated with oil giant Saudi Aramco to deliver staff training sessions focused on diversity & inclusion and error corrections, fostering culturally sensitive and inclusive learning environments
• Obtained 95% and 96.1% outcomes in teaching evaluations
June 2016 – 2022
Centre Manager – English Language Partners Nelson-Marlborough
• Centre Manager for Nelson and Marlborough, delivering language programs and a Community Navigator service for former refugees and migrants. Managed 22 staff, 50 active volunteers, and approximately 250 students
• Obtained a 300% increase in language services to learners over a 5-year period
• Moved language classes and services online during COVID-19
February 2014 – June 2016
Online ESL Language Instructor – Kampuslife, New Caledonia
• Taught ESL conversation and business English to employees of large New Caledonian mining companies and associated industries
• Use of Adobe online platform and format in a virtual classroom setting with prescribed and self-designed curriculum
2010 to 2013
English Conversation Teacher – BCM Speakingworks & Mirim Girls’ High School, Geumjeong, South Korea
• Taught intermediate level adult students general conversational and business English derived from our curriculum and self-designed supplemented materials within a national framework. Taught beginner to intermediate High School students nationally implemented ESL curriculum
2008 to 2010
Senior Instructor – YBM Language Institute, Seoul, South Korea
• Responsible for managing 6 teachers, the general management and marketing of the Native English classes, and liaising between Korean administration and the English department
• Taught adult conversation and business classes daily
2006
University Professor –Hansei University, Seoul, South Korea
• Taught a prescribed text ranging from a first level, everyday introductory English script, through to forth-level content designed for advanced students
2005
English Language Teacher –Sanbon Technical High School, Sanbon, South Korea
• Taught beginner to intermediate High School students, nationally implemented government conversational and situational ESL curriculum.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2004 Bachelor of Commerce – Management Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Nelson, New Zealand
1999 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) University of the Nations Extension Campus
Canberra, Australia
SKILLS
• Student centered English Language Instruction (ESL/EFL)
• Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Student Mentoring and Support
• Adult Education and Training
• High School and University Teaching
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• International Education
• Team Leadership and Staff Supervision
• Program Development and Implementation
• Volunteer Coordination
