Nick Glenn
KEY SKILLS
• Native English speaking TEFL qualified teacher with a varied experience with different
abilities and age groups.
• Qualified TEFL trainer
• Highly developed communication skills with research and assessment experience
following an extensive diplomatic career.
• Reliable and discreet, having held the highest British Government security clearance for
16 years.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 – TEFL Worldwide, Prague
TEFL trainer and mentor of groups of up to 15 new teachers during a 4 week course
Demonstrating good practice and observing practice lessons
Providing key feedback on performance and understanding.
2020 – SPĚVÁČEK language school, Prague
EDUA Group, Prague
Planning and delivery of c.25 hours a week of teaching English as a foreign language for
young learners and adults.
CAE and FCE preparation for groups of up to 15 post-secondary students.
Specialist in one-to-one conversation lessons focusing on business and social English.
Proof reading for internal English language correspondence.
2019 – 2020: John Taylor International Partnership, Corporate trainer
Devised and delivered a series of basic cyber security courses in Colombia for a group
with a varied knowledge of the subject.
Ran 2-week training courses on working overseas in an embassy for junior staff
covering a variety of issues. This used both classroom and outside exercises / roleplays.
Organised a series of senior leadership and development courses for Middle Eastern
partners, delivering a module on crisis management.
2003 – 2019: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
2017 – 2019: 2nd Secretary, British Embassy Prague.
• Supported the development of the Czech-British bilateral relationship with a focus on
security co-operation.
• Established a new cyber/social media team within the British Embassy.
• Central European/Balkan’s representative on security for Kosovo.
• Briefed government agencies in Kosovo on UK requirements, ensuring compliance with
relevant legislation and being aware of local issues and sensitivities.
• Responsible for cyber security training for European government agencies.
2014 – 2017: Global response team leader
• Team leader of 8-10 staff responsible for critical incident management and logistical
support.
• Managed the team to deliver against ambitious targets set at board level.
• Developed team members to expand their remit and build confidence and managed
poor performance when required.
• Project managed installation of new infrastructure requests, managing expectations and
sensitivities of different stakeholders and applying relevant financial and security risk
analysis.
2012 – 2014: Crisis management trainer
• Created a flexible programme of briefings, presentations and lectures designed to assist
colleagues to cope in crisis situations.
• Implemented and coordinated complicated exercises in an overseas environment
designed to represent a real crisis situation.
• Presented to a wide range of audiences, up to and including board level.
• Accredited trainer.
2008 – 2011: 3rd Secretary, British Embassy Cairo
• Supported the core Political and Communications Teams in an often sensitive and
politically charged operating environment.
• Developed robust industry and government UK/Egyptian bilateral partnerships, focusing
on the security sectors.
• Delivered the Embassy’s crisis response capability in response to events surrounding
the Arab Spring in both Egypt and Libya.
• Management of local staff, ensuring they performed whilst understanding cultural
differences
2004 – 2007: Desk officer - Counter terrorism policy department
• Investigating, analysing and assessing information from a wide range of sometimes
conflicting sources.
• Delivery of sensitive reporting to senior decision makers in a timely manner.
• Briefing ministers and senior officials.
• Crisis management response team member – London bombings.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
2020: Live TEFL Certificate, Prague.
1997 - 2000 University of Winchester, Batchelor Honours in History
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I have a love of music, and have played the guitar for over 20 years. I travel as much as I
possibly can and enjoy experiencing new places and cultures. Outside of the UK I have
experienced living in Egypt, Libya Kosovo and the Czech Republic. I have a keen interest in
cooking, sports and playing music.
