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Xenia Rochelle Jones, MA
OTA ID#: 105878
| Education Experience: |
BA , History, University of the Philippines, 1999 PGCert, Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University, 2002 Certificate, Hebrew, Geva Ulpan (via Universita Tel Aviv), 2003 MA, Social Sciences, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 2008 |
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| Focus of Study: | I am currently working towards my Masters in the Social Sciences.
My dissertation will draw on both qualitative & quantitative research looking into globalized responsibilities of the British Forces and displacement of HM Forces communities & families. |
| Awards: | Valedictorian, 1990
(ROVC Memorial School, Philippines) Ninoy Aquino Scholar, 1991 (University of the Philippines High School) STFAP Scholar, 1995-1999 (University of the Philippines) |
| Publications: | Published undergraduate Thesis, " The History of Modern Art in The Philippines", Department of History, College of Social Sciences & Philosophy, University of the Philippines, Diliman via UP Publications.
Published Article, “Restaurant review: Ma Maison at The Hilton, Bangkok” Bangkok Guide, March 2003, Special City FreeZine Issue. Published Article, “Cheap Fashion Finds @ the Banglamphu Market” Bangkok Guide, March 2003, Special City FreeZine Issue. Contributed Article, “Studying under a Hail of Bullets: An O.U. Student in Iraq” pages 24-25, Sesame, The Open University U.K. Official Magazine, Summer Edition, Issue 230, June 2006. Contributed Article, "The World is our Library" pages 28-29, Sesame, TheOpen University UK Official Magazine, Autumn Edition, Issue 231, October 2006. Self-Published E-book "In Pekhtra's Grace" , available through www.lulu.com. |
| Work Experience: | May 2007 - current
Facilitator The One School(Makati, Philippines) & Study House (Cumbria, England) Spearheaded & currently moderates the newly created academic relationship between the two colleges,making UK courses via Study Houses' e-learning facility available to students of The One School, a business college in Makati, Philippines. Is responsible for overseeing the roll out of academic materials & competency of shadow tutors in the Philippines via an e-learning system. August 2006 - March 2007 Lecturer English & Computer College, Rangsit, Thailand Worked as in-house & corporate lecturer for both private & group tutoring teaching diverse age levels from Grade school to Graduate students and employed professionals. Taught & developed lesson plans teaching Basic English to intensive business English taking into account the learning dictum of Thai Culture. This work was in conjunction with Postgraduate Research Work (Data Gathering) in Ethnography for applicant's current Postgraduate Degree (MA in the Social Sciences, Open University,Milton Keynes UK). The ethnography was centered around the influences of culture in learning a foreign language. February - April 2006 Student Associate The Catholic High School Chester, Cheshire,England Sponsored & paid pre-PGCE teacher training. Worked with the Geography Department in developing teaching materials for GCSE & A-Level students.Delivered lectures on diverse topics such as Human Geography, Globalization & Thai History under the tutelage of the head of the Geography Department to achieve QTS skills required by current DFES standards. A Project with the Open University leading to UK teacher-in-training status. August 15, 2003 – October 3, 2004 Project Consultant Fayafi Infomatics LLC (Dubai-based software company creating hotel-management and restaurant point-of-sale products) Dubai, United Arab Emirates Research, Creation and Execution of product-specific business plans to retail new products in key Philippine and Thailand based hotels and resorts. Sales and Marketing representation in behalf of the software company. July 15, 2003 – July 15, 2004 Projects Director Genesis Hotels and Resorts Corporation (Manila-based Hotel & Resort Management company) Sunset View Towers, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Assisted in the creation of the Fiesta Hotel Management Software South East Asia and China Office, retailing Fayafi products through well-placed Asia-Travel sales offices across South East Asia. Oversaw the creation of the first Sales and Marketing Team for the project. February 01, 2003- June 15, 2003 International Marketing Consultant Liberta Computers Thailand ( Liberta Technology Co., Ltd.) ( An OEM manufacturer of computers and peripherals in Bangkok, Thailand) 65/4 Rimklong Vangkapi Rd., Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Lead Liberta’s first International Marketing department, focusing on the distribution of OEM notebooks, laptops, peripherals and digital products to the Philippines, Indonesia, India and the Middle East . Streamlining the distribution and sales process, cutting down marketing costs. Standardizing built-in Linux OS and Office as a pre-installed free product for all Liberta Computers, notebooks and laptops sold. July 11, 2002-January 2003 Buyer Microgen Plc. Ramat Gan, Israel (A computer super store retailing products on-site and online) Purchasing OEM and non-OEM computers, notebooks, laptops, parts and peripherals from Manufacturers in Taiwan, China and Thailand. Contracting of Computer Factories for the manufacturing of Microgen products to be sold as an OEM or a Microgen brand in Israel. February 2001 – October 2001 Associate Marketing Officer PRYCE Insurance Consultants Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines ( An insurance brokerage specializing in corporate retail of non-life products) Brought several lucrative accounts to the company (including Tower Records, Odyssey Records, The Linden Suites, etc.) Designed a new comprehensive Pension/PA cover for the Overseas Filipino Workers in cooperation with the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Agency) to answer the demands of the OFW market creating a niche market still cornered by the Insurance Brand that took the risk today. |
| Skills & Achievements: | My work experience of over a decade, though diverse is closely related to my academic history. As my work experience would no doubt show - I am well travelled. The various locations of my work experience however come down to this very simple explanation: I work where I study. In my pursuit to know more about Human Geography & Social Theory, I have taken it upon myself to experience the cultures & the peoplethat facinated me,immersing myself in the languages & way of life in a unique ethnographic experience.
These experiences has allowed me fluency in the following languages aside from English: Hebrew (written & Spoken),Thai (spoken), Filipino (written,spoken in 4 dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon,Bisaya), Spanish (written & spoken) and currently, basic German. I was an Ulpan volunteer in Israel in conjuntion with my Hebrew studies there through the Ulpan Program& Universita Tel- Aviv. I was a UN volunteer in Cambodia, working with the UN's office in Siem Reap focusing on Aid for child prostitutes & child HIV victimsin conjunction with my studies in Chulalongkorn University. |
| Career Interests: | I am currently pursuing an MA in the Social Sciences. Upon completion of my Dissertation by the end of 2008, I plan to pursue a PhD in Human Geography using the accumulated data and knowledge I've put together throughout my experience as a lecturer, student,researcher & marketing professional from various global locales.
I am also actively putting together data on an ethnography looking at the various aspects of the British Military with a possible collaboration into publishing an academic entry in a UK-based Social Science Journal. Eventually, I would like to lecture and contribute to the knowledge creation with my current university. |
| Outside Interests: | Currently, my interest is in developing image & multimedia visual aids to enhance learning in the third world. As such, I am an avid photography hobbyist and videographer,working in conjunction with my Husband, a British Army photographer for various projects.We maintain an online gallery at
http://worldthroughalens.blogspot.com I believe in harnessing the power of technology to share ideas,create new knowledge and bridge cultures. As such, I maintain a personal website at http://xrjones.multiply.com showcasing images, videos, opinions & revies of my various interests from cooking, to travel to religion and Asian Cultures. |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
I believe that learning is an ever evolving experience. It does not stop nor end in the classroom alone. I believe that as a teacher, I am just the beginning, that on curious step that opens the door to knowledge unbounded for my students. I draw from my wealth of experience in my work and travels to inspire, educate,share and lead. Education for me is an investment, a wealth that can never be stolen but returns to the investor a thousand fold.In this very dynamic and globalized world, education is the key to future security. |
| Postings Answered: | 624 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 4.9/5 What is OTA Rating? |
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