Iain Hunter

* ***** ********, ***** ****, Limpsfield, Surrey, RH80RG

Email: ac1765@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 079********

I am an ambitious and highly motivated postgraduate looking for flexible academic work. I have previously worked in a constituency office and am now seeking opportunities within Parliament. I have worked in the USA, China and in the United Kingdom which has given me the ability to adapt and thrive in different environments. I speak Mandarin to a high level and have an in-depth knowledge of Asian International Relations. It is my long term career objective to become an advisor to a minster in a labour majority government.

Education and Qualifications:

University of Durham, MA International Relations (East Asia) 2016-Present

Modules included: Nationalism, Revolution and Reform in Contemporary China, Strategic Asia, Human Rights, International Relations Theory, Model United Nations and a 15,000 word dissertation. The dissertation investigated how local Guangzhou (China) residents perceived recent migrants from African. This required extensive fieldwork conducted by myself in China.

This course allowed me to develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate complex theories and paradigms in the field of international relations. It has required me to research, develop and employ different research strategies in order to investigate multifaceted problems as part of an in-depth piece of work This I feel would be hugely beneficial in dealing with the complicated problems of constituents.

University of Wales, Swansea, BA (Hons) American Studies (1st class) 2009-2013

My degree included an intercalary year of study at the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as a thesis defence, and a 10,000 word dissertation on the Obama Administration’s first term drug policy (Grade: 75%). I remain interested in American politics and I am following development there closely.

Study Abroad Year (University of Central Oklahoma) 2011-2012

• Studying abroad gave me the skills to adapt to an unfamiliar environment and embace cultural differences, while still achieving good grades and working part-time in a Quiznos Restaurant for 20 hours per week.

• Built interpersonal relationships with people from all over the world.

• Gave detailed presentations both during my course and for extracurricular activities.

Oxted School 2002-2009

A-levels: Classical Civilisations, Communication Studies, Philosophy and Ethics

GCSEs: 9 A-C including: History, Sociology and Drama

Work Experience

Kindergarten Teacher, Future Tops Kindergarten, Shijiazhuang, China Mar 2014- Aug 2016

• Responsible for 25 children aged between 3-5 as well as working alongside two teaching assistants.

• My tasks included planning and delivering detailed lesson plans, as well helping to organise and supervise the children on school trips.

• Instrumental in overhauling the teaching environment which dramatically increased the rate at which the children learned. This was achieved by providing English classes to the Chinese teachers in my spare time, creating an ‘English corner’ and introducing ‘picture necklaces’.

• Adapted to vastly different cultural environment and workplace structure

Swansea University Overseas Advocate and Public Speaker, Shijiazhuang, China Mar 2014- Aug 2016

• Throughout my time in China I accompanied a Chinese representative of Swansea University to several Chinese universities and gave lectures to potential students, with the goal of encouraging them to apply to Swansea University.

Private Tutor, Shijiazhuang, China Mar 2014- Aug 2016

• I also gave private English lessons to both adults and children. This involved creating programmes of study tailored to the individual needs of the students. Planning and delivering interesting lessons and giving appropriate feedback.

The International Language Testing System (IELTS) Evening Classes. Shijiazhuang, China Mar 2014- Aug 2016

• I gave oral English lessons to a group of 30+ adults who were hoping to study or work in a English speaking country. This involved teaching advanced grammar and pronunciation while providing an interesting lesson.

Sales Assistant, Asics Elite Running Store, Oxford Street, London Sept 2013- Mar 2014

• In this role I used laser and micro cameras to administer 3D foot scans to customers and then performed a gait cycle analysis to determine which running shoe would be suitable for that person, taking into account any medical problems and/or injuries.

Internship, Constituency Office of Geraint Davies MP, Swansea West Jan 2013- July 2013

• Responsible for drafting concise briefings on a range of different topics for the MP.

• Trusted to hold discussions with constituents via telephone and in person to make detailed notes for the MPs’ caseworkers to action.

• Scrutinised social and print media to keep the MP informed of public opinion.

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Additional skills and achievements

• HSK (Mandarin) level 3

• Qualified Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teacher (100 hours)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and Social Media feeds/web content

Hobbies and Interests

• Physical fitness (gym, running, squash)

• Travel (including exchange programs run by the Woodcraft Folk) and Chinese culture and current affairs.

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