Native english speaker 15 years teaching in China

DARREN PATRICK STANNERS
PRIMARY ENGLISH / EAL TEACHER
Wuxi, Jiangsu, China | Phone: 136-8365-1760 | Email: shotshapers@yahoo.com
WeChat: amlanman | Nationality: Irish | Available: August 2026
Professional Profile
Primary English and EAL teacher currently based in China, with extensive experience across bilingual and primary school settings. Strong background in English, Mathematics, and Science teaching, alongside classroom management, assessment, reporting, academic tracking, and support for mixed-ability learners. Suitable for Primary English, EAL, homeroom-support, and lower secondary English roles in bilingual, private, and mid-tier international school contexts.
Key Strengths
• Primary English teaching • Behaviour management and structured routines
• EAL / ESL support • Mixed-ability teaching
• Primary Mathematics and Science • Parent communication
• Lesson planning and delivery • Early literacy support
• Assessment, reporting, and academic tracking • English enrichment and activity leadership
Professional Experience
Dipont School of Arts & Science, Wuxi
Primary Subject Teacher | 2023–Present
• Teach Primary English, Mathematics, and Science across Grades 2–6
• Plan lessons, assess student progress, and complete reporting and academic tracking
• Maintain behaviour routines and a structured learning environment
• Communicate with parents regarding student learning and progress
• Lead Golf and Baking/Cooking CCAs
Sanya No. 2 Primary School
Primary English Teacher | 2019–2020
• Taught English to Years 3–6
• Led English Corner activities
• Completed reporting and assessment duties
Chaoyang Government Schools, Beijing
Primary English Teacher | 2015–2017
• Taught English to Years 3–6
• Delivered curriculum-aligned lessons
• Organised English events and activities
Liyuan Primary School, Shenzhen
Primary English Teacher | 2012–2013
• Taught English to Years 1–6
• Supported early literacy development
Earlier Teaching Experience, China
English Instructor |
• Taught learners aged 3–12 across multiple school settings
• Delivered phonics, reading, speaking, and vocabulary instruction
• Supported student development through regular parent communication
• Additional earlier teaching experience available on request
Education
BA, History
University of Massachusetts Boston
Certification
TEFL Certification, 140 Hours
Dublin, Ireland
Professional Development
• Child Protection Basics
• Child Protection Refresher 2025
• Child Exploitation
• Child-on-Child Abuse
• ACEs
• Domestic Abuse
• KCSIE Annex A
• Online Safety Act
• Children’s Mental Wellbeing
• AI and Safeguarding
• Lesson Planning
• Behaviour Basics
• Effective Questioning
• Adaptive Teaching
• Relationship Education (Primary)
• Teaching English Through Literature, British Council
• Integrating Digital Technologies, British Council
Coaching and Specialist Skills
• Master Teaching Professional, USGTF
• Certified Golf Teaching Professional, USGTF
• Tournament Winner, San Diego
• Diplomas in Sports Psychology and Sports Nutrition
References
Available upon request.