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Bradley Cox

Seoul

Summary

Chartered Accountant with 10+ years in global finance and consultancy, blending business acumen with educational experience. Strong background in Economics and Politics. Currently teaching in South Korea and pursuing PGCE options. Seeking to transition into teaching business, economics, and social sciences at international schools, bridging theory with real-world insights and leveraging cross-cultural competencies to foster inclusive learning environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Eunseok Elementary School
02.2022 - Current
  • Teach English to Grades 2, 4, and 6, and after-school discussion classes at the affiliated middle school
  • Develop assessments, write reports, and proctor examinations
  • Adapt teaching materials for diverse student levels and needs
  • Developed lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
  • Mark students weekly English journals, providing individualized feedback via one-on-one meetings

English Teacher

Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Taught English to Grades 3-6 across two elementary schools
  • Created and adapted curriculum materials for various skill levels
  • Employed authentic and original materials and provided / designed supplementary activities to target receptive and productive skills.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Conducted advanced English classes and online winter camp

Independent Contractor

CORC Consulting (Owner Managed Business)
02.2017 - 07.2020

Held various short to long-term finance contract roles, including:

  • Head of Finance at Harrison Parrott (Mar 2018 – Sep 2019)
  • Commercial Finance Manager at Warner Bros (Apr 2017 – Oct 2017)
  • Finance Analyst at BBC Worldwide (Feb 2017 – Apr 2017)

06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Completed CELTA TESOL certification
  • Studied Korean language at Sogang University, Seoul

CELTA Qualification

International Graduate School of English
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Taught ESL to elementary and intermediate level students

Senior Global FP&A Analyst

Universal Music Group
06.2011 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Global Finance Department
  • Analyzed and reported on performance of multiple international regions
  • Managed and coached junior reporting analysts
  • Global Finance Department

Assistant Manager

KPMG LLP
06.2006 - 06.2011
  • Conducted audits in Information, Communication, and Entertainment sectors
  • Managed on-site and off-site work; overseeing a team and giving coaching and feedback to junior team members
  • Recognized as an 'Exceptional Performer' within top 20% of peer group
  • Completed 1-year secondment in Sustainability Advisory department
  • Provided assurance on Sustainability reporting and advised on climate change risks

Education

CELTA qualification - University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, TESOL

International Graduate School of English
07.2016

ACA qualification - Accountancy and Business Qualification

ICAEW
09.2009

BA - Economics & Politics

University of York
07.2005

A Levels - Economics (A), History (A), English Literature (B), Politics (A), Media Studies (A)

Farnborough 6th Form College
07.2002

GCSE’s - 1 A 5 A’s, 4 B’s

Sandhurst School
07.2000

Skills

  • Student motivation
  • Student support
  • Classroom management

  • Real-world applications
  • Financial accounting
  • Data interpretation

Languages

Korean
Elementary

Timeline

English Teacher

Eunseok Elementary School
02.2022 - Current

English Teacher

Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education
08.2020 - 02.2022

Independent Contractor

CORC Consulting (Owner Managed Business)
02.2017 - 07.2020

06.2016 - 01.2017

CELTA Qualification

International Graduate School of English
06.2016 - 07.2016

Senior Global FP&A Analyst

Universal Music Group
06.2011 - 06.2016

Assistant Manager

KPMG LLP
06.2006 - 06.2011

ACA qualification - Accountancy and Business Qualification

ICAEW

BA - Economics & Politics

University of York

A Levels - Economics (A), History (A), English Literature (B), Politics (A), Media Studies (A)

Farnborough 6th Form College

GCSE’s - 1 A 5 A’s, 4 B’s

Sandhurst School

CELTA qualification - University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, TESOL

International Graduate School of English
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