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- 1. Paul McGuire: Professional Freelance Writer. (MIC (Masters in Counselling), Med (Exeter), BA (Hons) 2(1), PGCE (Sheffield),ILM (Coaching), NLP (Practitioner), HK Psychotherapy Society, BACP) Email: posi.mind.hk@gmail.com Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGuire_Paul PERSONAL STATEMENT Paul is an experienced professional freelance writer with a portfolio of fiction and non-fiction publications and a wide range of journalism. He is motivated to meet the specific needs and demands of editors and to produce writing of the highest quality conforming to international standards. SKILL SET Fast and efficient writer of copy Able to meet tight deadlines Able to write to specific criteria An efficient re-writer where required An accurate proof reader A good communicator Meticulous and conscientious Experienced educator – 30 years in school as teacher and senior leader WRITING CREDITS FICTION 1995 Six readers for OXFORD STORYLAND series(University Press (HK)) Amy and the Red Box Barney the Policeman Elephant Rock Fireman Bill and the Dragon The Fat Prince and the Angry Man Jo Tells Stories NON-FICTION 2006 Six Readers for READ WITH PHINNIE series (Oxford University Press (HK)) Old Hong Kong We Can Cook Save the Earth Travel Around It’s Christmas JOURNALISM South China Morning Post 1988-2004 Children’s Book Reviews - Hundreds of children’s Book reviews including a weekly column for many years 1988-2004 Children’s Author interviews (including Paul Jennings in the main paper 1988-2004 Adult Book Reviews,including Booker Prize winners, in the main paper 1997-2008 Education articles including features and interviews in the Education section 2003-2004 Educational article each week in the Young Post
- 2. Hong Kong Tatler 1991-2006 Restaurant Reviews for HK Tatler Best Restaurants Guide Baccarat Magazine 2008 – present Motoring Editor Driving and reviewing supercars including McLaren,Ferrari, Porsche,Maseratiand Infiniti Luxury Insider (web site) 2008-present Contributor Driving and reviewing supercars including McLaren,Ferrari, Porsche,Maseratiand Infiniti EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Monash University (2012-2013) MIC (Masters in Counselling- Distinction) Loughborough University (1996) MA Module (Records of Achievement) Infinite Excellence (2008) Certified NLP Practitioner Chinese University of Hong Kong (2006-2008) Professional Diploma in International School Leadership Mentoring CIS/WASC (Council of International Schools/Western Association of Schools and Colleges (2009) Registered CIS/WASC team member State of South Australia Dept of Education and Children’s Services (2010) Licensed tutor of Teaching ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms Exeter University – (1997-2001) Med (Masters of Education) Sheffield City College – (1976) P.G.C.E (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) Sheffield City Polytechnic (1972-1975) B.A. (Hons) 2(1) Modern Studies (History, Politics and Mathematics and Statistics) Salesian College (1965-1972) 9 “O” Levels and 2 “A” Levels EMPLOYMENTRECORD: Counselling Employment: St John’s Counselling Service – SJCS – Hong Kong (adults) Part time – 2011- present Jadis Blurton Family Development Centre – JBFDC– Hong Kong (children and adults) Part time – 2011-present General: Immaculate Conception R.C. Primary, Spinkhill, Derbyshire (1976 –1980) Teacher Westfield Comprehensive, Sheffield (1977-1980) St Josephs R.C. Primary, Retford, Nottinghamshire (1980 – 1985) Deputy Head teacher (Curriculum Development) Peak School: Hong Kong (1985 – 1990) Special Needs Coordinator Sha Tin Junior School Hong Kong (September 1990 – August 2000) Deputy Principal Bradbury School (2000 – 2002) Deputy Principal Sha Tin Junior School (2002 –2014) Vice Principal and Counsellor Professional Referees: 1. Jill Triptree Editor – Baccarat magazine (White Wave Media). jill.triptree@ww-mg.com 2.