Kevin Fox
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at ISA Wuhan International School, specializing in curriculum development and practical experimentation. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and success, particularly in IGCSE Chemistry. Skilled in data analysis and adept at classroom management, fostering a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IB DP Chemistry, A level Chemistry and IGCSE Sciences teacher
ISA Wuhan International School
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored G6 class as form tutor, promoting holistic student development.
- Provided ESL support to improve language proficiency for diverse learners.
- Led STEM club, fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Guided first cohort of IB DP students through successful DP1 year.
- Prepared local students for Pearson Edexcel International A level module exams.
A level chemistry teacher
Dulwich International High School Suzhou
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Form tutor and mentor for Y10 students
- Y12 AS level lead teacher
- Cambridge Secondary Science Competition Coach
IGCSE Chemistry and Biology Teacher
Myddelton College, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
08.2020 - 07.2022
- ESL support teacher
- Responsible for teaching IGCSE Coordinated Sciences (Chemistry and Biology)
- STEAM Club Coordinator; Setup and sourcing for Science laboratories
- Form tutor
IGCSE Chemistry Teacher/ESOL teacher
Olive Tree International Academy, Linping, Hangzhou
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Responsible for teaching IGCSE Combined Science & Chemistry courses
- STEAM Club Coordinator; Setup and sourcing for Science laboratories
- Deputy Homeroom Supervisor; Foreign Teacher Liaison
- Policy working groups - language, discipline
- Lesson assessments by HS Principal: Excellent
ESOL teacher
Brytania English School, Debica, Poland
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Responsible for delivering private 1 to 1 lessons in Business and General English
- Exam lessons to prepare middle school students for Upper-Intermediate Cambridge ESOL examinations
- Delivered lessons in-school and also on-site for private tuition
KS3 Chemistry and Biology, IGCSE Chemistry teacher
Kuwait English School, Kuwait
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Covered KS3 topics with classes of high-achieving and SEN pupils
- Maintained and exceeded internal scores in IGCSE Chemistry
- Managed an Accelerated IGCSE Chemistry course for most ambitious learners
- Form tutor to Y11 group
- Initiated, planned and taught a Beginners Chinese Extra-curricular course
Middle school Science and IGCSE Chemistry teacher
British School of Alexandria, Egypt
08.2015 - 04.2016
- P KS3 Science topics; Mostly Egyptian nationals and 2nd language learners
- Great success with preparing pupils for IGCSE Chemistry exam
IGCSE and A-level Chemistry teacher/ESOL teacher
Ningbo International School, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Taught CAIE IGCSE and AS Chemistry programs to variety of nationalities
- Helped set-up and maintain school science laboratory and prepare practical experiments
- PTA teacher representative
- Young Learners ESOL teacher to support classroom teaching
- Sourced and implemented the Cambridge materials and worked with 6 to 18-year-old students from different nationalities
Spoken English Instructor
Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Mianyang & Chengdu, Sichuan, China
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Teaching a foundation Speaking course for freshman students
- Incorporated audio-visual technology and modern ESL teaching techniques to advance students spoken skills to intermediate level
English Teacher and Subject Coordinator
Xingjian International College, Guangxi University, China
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Taught advanced and beginner students a variety of subjects
- Coordinated the teaching and examination of a Reading course
- Initiated an Extensive Reading program for the school
English trainer
Zhouli Linguaphone Primary Teaching programme, Nanning, Guangxi
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Took part in innovative teaching programme for primary school children
- Assisted in personal development of colleagues
English Teacher
SCIC, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Taught a variety of subjects including Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Taught an IELTS Reading preparation course
English Teacher
Foreign language department, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi
09.2004 - 07.2006
- Teaching Writing and Oral English to English and other major students
English Teacher
Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
02.2003 - 07.2004
- Teaching Spoken and Written English to University Students
- Supplemented textbooks with modern, student-centered learning activities
Analytical Chemist
Elan Drug Delivery Technologies
Athlone
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed stability testing of modified release medicines
- Validation excursion to U.S.A.
Analytical Technologist
GlaxoSmithkline Pharmaceuticals
Durham
09.1998 - 02.2001
- Degradation studies on solid drug forms
- Techniques used: HPLC, GC, physical testing, microscopy, UV-Spectrophotometry; Analytical troubleshooting; Team Safety Representative
Research Assistant
Pfizer Central Research
Kent
09.1996 - 08.1997
- Project: “Use of Intestinal Cell Model to classify drugs for a USA F.D.A. Biopharmaceutics Drug Classification System”
- Analytical Techniques used: Cell culture, radiochemistry, HPLC/MS; presented results to Senior Scientists
Education
PGCE - Balanced Science (Chemistry and KS3 Science), QTS status
Aberystwyth University
Wales07.2015
Chinese Proficiency Exam - 新汉语水平考试 level 4 (Intermediate)
Self-study
Chengdu, Sichuan, China12.2011
Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) - Beijing, China
Language-link Training
Beijing, China08.2010
BSc. (Hons) - Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England01.1998
Skills
- Curriculum development and implementation for new school
- Practical experimentation for practical based exams
- Classroom management for students of varying behaviour and language needs
- Data analysis
- Assessment design and reporting
- Educational technology - experienced in using Managebac, MS Teams and Outlook for planning and coordination
Dependants
none
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/27/73
- Nationality: Irish
- Marital Status: Single
Availability
08/01/26
Professional Referees
- ISA Wuhan International School, 08/01/23 - present, John Williams, Previous HoD, Wycombe Abbey Secondary School, Hong Kong, john.williams@was.edu.hk
- ISA Wuhan International School, 08/01/23 - present, Thomas Ainsworth, Principal of Secondary school, Thomas.ainsworth@isawuhan.com
- Dulwich International High School Suzhou, 08/01/22 – 07/31/23, Richard Nunns, Deputy director, richard.nunns@dulwich.org
- Myddelton College, Jinhua, China, 08/01/20 – 07/31/22, Elaine Jin, Head of Human Resources, elaine.jin@myddeltoncollege.cn
Professional Development Courses
- IB DP Cat.1 Chemistry Training (Online)
- Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 Introduction Course 2015 – CIE Professional Development
- Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Extension Course 2018 - CIE Professional Development
- Outstanding Teaching with Mike Gershon – TES institute
- Teaching Practical Science (Chemistry) - STEM institute
- Online Examiner for CAIE Combined and Co-ordinated Science, Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry examinations
- Safeguarding for International Schools – Educare
- Royal Society of Chemistry – Teaching Pedagogy
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
UK PGCE
Timeline
IB DP Chemistry, A level Chemistry and IGCSE Sciences teacher
ISA Wuhan International School
08.2023 - Current
A level chemistry teacher
Dulwich International High School Suzhou
08.2022 - 07.2023
IGCSE Chemistry and Biology Teacher
Myddelton College, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
08.2020 - 07.2022
IGCSE Chemistry Teacher/ESOL teacher
Olive Tree International Academy, Linping, Hangzhou
08.2017 - 07.2020
ESOL teacher
Brytania English School, Debica, Poland
02.2017 - 06.2017
KS3 Chemistry and Biology, IGCSE Chemistry teacher
Kuwait English School, Kuwait
08.2016 - 11.2016
Middle school Science and IGCSE Chemistry teacher
British School of Alexandria, Egypt
08.2015 - 04.2016
IGCSE and A-level Chemistry teacher/ESOL teacher
Ningbo International School, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
08.2012 - 07.2014
Spoken English Instructor
Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Mianyang & Chengdu, Sichuan, China
08.2010 - 07.2012
English Teacher and Subject Coordinator
Xingjian International College, Guangxi University, China
08.2008 - 07.2010
English trainer
Zhouli Linguaphone Primary Teaching programme, Nanning, Guangxi
09.2007 - 08.2008
English Teacher
SCIC, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
09.2005 - 08.2007
English Teacher
Foreign language department, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi
09.2004 - 07.2006
English Teacher
Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
02.2003 - 07.2004
Analytical Chemist
Elan Drug Delivery Technologies
03.2001 - 01.2003
Analytical Technologist
GlaxoSmithkline Pharmaceuticals
09.1998 - 02.2001
Research Assistant
Pfizer Central Research
09.1996 - 08.1997
PGCE - Balanced Science (Chemistry and KS3 Science), QTS status
Aberystwyth University
Chinese Proficiency Exam - 新汉语水平考试 level 4 (Intermediate)
Self-study
Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) - Beijing, China
Language-link Training
BSc. (Hons) - Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
University of Sunderland