Nathan Maher
Mangakino,New Zealand
Summary
Passionate educator, with an extensive background in English language education, with extensive overseas experience predominantly at the tertiary level - from East Asia, Central Asia to the Middle East. Professional, hardworking, personable, with a strong interest in foreign languages, cultures, linguistics and cross-cultural communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Student and Language Trainer
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives/Dzongsar Institute
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
01.2024 - 12.2026
- Studied colloquial Tibetan language and literature, gaining foundational understanding of cultural nuances.
- Facilitated English learning programs, enhancing students' language skills and comprehension at Dzongsar Institute.
ESL Instructor
Kozabayev North Kazakhstan University
Petropavl, Kazakhstan
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught a general English language course as well as IELTS preparation for a University-level English Language Program, based out of Petropavl, Kazakhstan.
ESL Instructor
Guangdong Peizheng College
Guangzhou, China
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Taught a general English language course for a University-level English Language Program at Peizheng College, based out of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, Peopleʼs Republic of China.
ESL Instructor
King Saud University (Contracted by EduGuide)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Taught a general English language course for a Common Foundation Year (CFY) program, as well worked in the capacity of an IELTS examiner - based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
English Literature Tutor
Self-Employed Tutor
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Self-Employed Tutor teaching modern English literature.
ESL Instructor
Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef Academy/University of Hafr al-Batin (Contracted by QEC)
Hafr al-Batin, Saudi Arabia
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught for an ESP (English for Specific Purposes) program teaching specifically Maritime English to the Saudi Naval Border Guard - based in Jeddah, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also worked in a Preparatory Year Program (PYP) for the University of Hafr al-Batin teaching general English and IELTS preparation - based in Hafr al-Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Education
Certificate in Teaching English as Second Language -
New Zealand Institute of Education
Auckland, New Zealand02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Greek, Latin
The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand05.2014
Skills
- Teaching
- Training
- Linguistics
- Classroom Instruction
- Pedagogy
- IELTS preparation
- Academic/General/Colloquial English
- Educational assessment
- Curriculum design
- Course development
- Language instruction
- Language proficiency
- Foreign Languages and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Cross-Cultural and Inter-Cultural Communication
- Administration
- Record-keeping
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Adventure Travel
- Ecology, Conservation, Natural History
- Arts and Humanities
- Classical Music
- Antiquarian Books and Book Collecting
- Bushcraft
- History
Personal Information
Nationality: New Zealand
Permanent Location: New Zealand
Languages
- English
- German (B1-B2 CEFR)
- Colloquial Tibetan (Beginners)
Timeline
Language Student and Language Trainer
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives/Dzongsar Institute
01.2024 - 12.2026
ESL Instructor
Kozabayev North Kazakhstan University
09.2022 - 05.2024
ESL Instructor
Guangdong Peizheng College
08.2020 - 03.2022
ESL Instructor
King Saud University (Contracted by EduGuide)
08.2019 - 03.2020
English Literature Tutor
Self-Employed Tutor
07.2018 - 07.2019
ESL Instructor
Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef Academy/University of Hafr al-Batin (Contracted by QEC)
02.2017 - 05.2018
Certificate in Teaching English as Second Language -
New Zealand Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Greek, Latin
The University of Auckland