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Harry Taverner

@harrytaverner

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Detail-oriented language specialist, Linguist, Stylistician.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values creativity and analytical skills, offering opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

I am a highly adaptable language specialist with a diverse professional background, excelling under pressure and delivering high-quality results. My recent doctoral studies have sharpened my skills in independent research, data analysis, and language functionality, utilizing tools like RStudio and Python for my analyses. My undergraduate degree in Interactive Media provided a solid foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies, allowing me to approach language and communication from a multifaceted perspective.

As an English Language Teacher at EAC Academy, I have developed lesson plans and prepared students for various exams, including Cambridge English and IELTS. My commitment to educational excellence is reflected in my co-authorship of a handbook for B1 students, which has significantly improved pass rates. I am passionate about leveraging my analytical thinking and creativity to produce clear, accurate, and user-centric text tailored to specific genres or purposes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

English Language Teacher

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EAC Academy

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)

As an English Language Teacher, I create lesson plans and prepare students for various exams, including Cambridge English and IELTS. I specialize in English for Specific Purposes and manage online teaching platforms. I co-authored a handbook for B1 students, significantly improving pass rates.

Lesson planning IELTS CEFR Levels

Sous-Chef

Carluccio’s

Oct 2012 - Sep 2016 (3 years 11 months)

In my role as Sous Chef, I was responsible for stock ordering and training kitchen staff in a high-volume restaurant, focusing on consistency and quality in food preparation.

Staff Training Time Management

Sous-Chef

Boston Tea Party

Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 5 months)

As Sous Chef, I managed kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, including stock ordering and staff training. I ensured high-quality food preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Training Time Management Quality Control

Chef de Partie

The Hunter’s Inn

Nov 2009 - Sep 2012 (2 years 10 months)

As Chef de Partie, I managed kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, focusing on stock ordering and training staff to maintain high standards of food preparation.

Staff Training Quality Control Time Management

Graphic/Web Designer

Freelance

May 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 5 months)

As a Freelance Graphic/Web Designer, I created web content and design for various projects, focusing on both web and print media.

Web Design Graphic Design Content Creation Adobe Suite HTML CSS Client Communication Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Granada

PhD, Language, Texts, and Contexts

2022 - 2027

PhD Student focusing on the (Re)Presentation of Climate Change Discourse in Online Media. Research fields include Corpus Linguistics, Speech Thought and Written Presentation, Stylistics, Eco-linguistics, and Discourse Analysis.

University College London

2020 - 2021

Completed a course on Global Prosperity Beyond GDP through online distance learning.

University of Granada

MA, English Literature and Linguistics

2019 - 2020

Grade: 9.4

MA in English Literature and Linguistics with a focus on critical analysis, research in linguistics, and pragmatic approaches to metaphor. Achieved high grades in various subjects including a Master Thesis on Ecolinguistics.

I-to-I TEFL

Certificate, TEFL

2015 - 2015

Obtained a TEFL Certificate with over 120 hours of training, focusing on teaching English as a foreign language.

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons), Interactive Media Production

2005 - 2008

Grade: 2.1

BA (Hons) in Interactive Media Production, specializing in Flash Animation, ActionScript, Adobe Suite, PHP, MySQL, and HTML. Graduated with a 2.1 with honors.