I’ve spent most of my life in Thailand, but have been abroad a few times, most notably to Cardiff where I studied on the Bridge Programme (and was awarded the ‘Most Excellent Student’ award).
I obtained my Bachelors of Education from Rajabhat Rambhaibarni University in Chantaburi some years ago; and my Masters of Education from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok in 2014 (click here for a list of my qualifications).
I teach at a state school called Prasartwittaya school, and I’ve been here since January 2016 (prior to that, I taught at Krathiamwittaya School for 3.5 years); both schools are located in Surin province, Thailand.
For those visitors who aren’t in Thailand, or are unfamiliar with Thailand’s geography, Surin is in the North-east of the country, about 480 km from Bangkok.
As a member of the school’s foreign department, my role and other functions include:
As you can no doubt imagine, with a school of 3,000 pupils, there’s a lot going on, so I invite you to look through my site, to learn a little more about me, my educational qualifications, achievements, awards, and so on.
Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL – International program), Education faculty, Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor’s degree in English, Education faculty, Rajabhat Rambhaibarni University
Junior Vocational Certificate in secretarial work, Surin Vocational College
Junior High School Certificate, Prasatwittayakarn school
Primary school Certificate, Ban Kokphet School
Full-time study on the Bridge Programme, Cardiff University, UK
Creative Writing course, Cardiff University, UK
IELTS preparation, British Council, Bangkok, Thailand
Seminar on Integrated-learning Morality for Developing Communities, Lab School Project, Youth development Center, Surin, 2013
Seminar for Continual Teacher Development and Improvement, Thongtharin Hotel, Surin, 2013
Training in Designing Standardized Learning Units, Sirindhorn dam, Ubonratchathani, 2012
Training and developing of Newly Qualified Teachers program, Sirindhorn dam, Ubonratchathani, 2012
I have carried out the following principal research and writing tasks:
‘Effects of strategy-based reading instruction on English reading ability and reading self- efficacy of lower secondary school students.’ This 274-page thesis was carried out as part of my Master’s degree award, and was presented to Chulalongkorn University in 2014.
A study in the Title of effects of a word stress game on pronunciation of grade 9 students, presented to Educational Service Area Office 33, 2013
As co-author and translator of a series of educational books and online applications for teaching foreign English speakers to learn Thai. This series is called QUEST (Quick, Easy Simple Thai), and consists of the following 4 books and 2 apps: Learning Thai Your Great Adventure, The Perfect Thai Phrase Book, Memory Aids to Your Great Adventure, How to Read Thai (books); and The Learn Thai Alphabet app, and The Learn Thai Numbers app (web and iPad applications).