1. Simon L. Lloyd
Ph (Home): +64 9 4390047 (Mobile): +64 27 5225717 Email: simon.l.lloyd@gmail.com
Address: 5489 State Highway 14, RD2 Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand 0372
ESL Teacher / International Program Manager
Professional Drives and Goals
I am a dynamic teacher of English as a second language with 5 years’ experience between New Zealand and
Japan. My ultimate goal is to work as a program developer/recruitment professional working to combine my
passion for New Zealand, Japan, rugby, travel and rewarding international study abroad programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences,2007 CELTA: Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
The University of Canterbury - Christchurch Christchurch College of English Ltd – Christchurch
Skills
International program management
Conversational level Japanese language proficiency
Partnership management
Student pastoral support and guidance
Managing multiple roles within a company/institution
Staff and student recruitment
Curriculum development for individuals and groups
Multicultural and mono-cultural classroom instruction
Proven ability to deal with the unexpected
Excellent colleague and student rapport
Time management and prioritisation
Strong sense of loyalty and commitment to family and those under my care
Work History
Owner / Manager, 2012 to present
Raewyn’s Gardens – Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand
Small market gardens business – 3 large 9x53m greenhouses, small on-site shop, local farmers market stalls,
commercial bulk production. Up to 8 workers in peak season who I source through many different organisations.
systems development and maintenance
staff relationship management
team management and leadership
budgeting
book keeping
customer service
innovative marketing strategies
freighting
heavy machinery operation
individual and group training
delegation and delegated employee time management
task management and prioritisation
Reason for leaving: Temporary deviation in my career to aid my mother while she was unwell. The business has now
matured and will sell well for my mother as a going concern.
2. Assistant Director New Zealand Programme / Spoken-English Instructor, 2009 to 2012
Osaka Kun-ei Girls High School – Settsu-shi, Osaka, Japan
Private Girls’ High School renowned for its high level English proficiency long-standing full-year New Zealand study
abroad program and multiple short programs
English Instructor role
17-20 classroom hours per week
curriculum development, preparation, research and assessment
6 curriculums based on the students' profile
Assistant Director ofthe NewZealand Student Exchange
culture and language mediation
study abroad program management
student visa processing
student recruitment
short study-abroad program development
professional relationship management and liaising
study-abroad specific curriculum development
marketing strategies
Reasons for leaving: Returned to New Zealand to aid my mother while she was unwell and manage her market
gardens business.
Environmental Officer, 2008
Oceana Gold New Zealand Ltd – Reefton, Buller, New Zealand
Open-pit gold mining company
pH, temperature, turbidity, total suspended solids and all area-specific heavy metals monitoring
daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
access agreement auditing
professional relationship management
compliance limit management
Reasons for leaving: Fixed-term contract for a staff member on maternity leave and an internship opportunity in
Japan.
ESL Instructor / Short Program Activities Guide, 02/2007 to 11/2007
Christchurch College of English Ltd – Christchurch
English language learning centre and teacher training centre
part-time relief teacher
local tour guide
Maori culture teaching
multi-cultural class teaching
Reasons for leaving: My position was only part-time and I wished to explore opportunities related to my university
studies.
3. Other
Community Involvement – Greenways Trust
Not-for-profit organisation encouraging better living for intellectually-handicapped adults
professional board service
treasurer
volunteer
Rugby – Personal achievements and contacts
Northland school boys, Canterbury U19’s development and Buller RFU: played to representative level
personal and professional rugby and high school contacts NZ-wide
Japanese rugby system knowledge
Japan wide rugby contacts
Work References
Dave Stewart – Study Abroad Programme Coordinator for Canada / Foreign Staff Director
Osaka Kun-ei Girls’ High School, Osaka, Japan
Japan Phone: +81 80 3037 3271
Email: stewart73@hotmail.com
Languages: English and Japanese
Yukiko Mutsuura – International Programmes Director
Osaka Kun-ei Girls’ High School, Osaka, Japan
Japan Phone: +81 6 6381 5452
Email: kokusai@kun.ohs.ac.jp
Languages: Japanese, English and Chinese
Glenys Bagnall – Principal
Christchurch College of English Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
NZ Phone: +64 3 343 3790
Email: Glenys.Bagnall@ccel.co.nz
Dianne Fowlie – General Manager
Greenways Trust, Dargaville, New Zealand
NZ Phone: +64 9 439 8133
Email: greenwaystrust@xtra.co.nz
Character References
Rosey Mabin – Principal
Inglewood High School, Inglewood, New Zealand
NZ Phone: +64 6 756 8148
Email: rosey.mabin@inglewoodhs.school.nz
Relationship: Osaka Kun-ei Girls High School sister school contact/liaison (3 years)
Jay Gould – CEO
Rainbow English Schools, Osaka, Japan
Japan Phone: +81 90 6056 8177
Email: rainbowlearningcentre@yahoo.ca
Relationship: International programs advisor/mentor (5 years)