Evin Jongen-Fay
Date of birth: 22/07/1996-
Nationality: Irish, Dutch
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Rua Dr.Pereira Coutinho, 197,-, Cascais, Portugal
About me:
A graduate of UvA's Political Economy Master's programme, focused on Chinese politics
and global influence, with a keen interest in global human rights advocacy and
International Political Economy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
04/01/2022 – CURRENT – Lisbon, Portugal
ENGLISH TEACHER – THE BRITISH COUNCIL
Planning and delivering task-based learning classes for young learners, with a focus on English production. Key skills
are clear communication, strong planning, and the ability to adapt to changing learning circumstances effectively.
21/01/2021 – 04/06/2021 – Taipei, Taiwan
EDITORIAL AND RESEARCH INTERN – REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS (RSF), EAST-ASIA BUREAU
6 months experience as an editorial and research intern
Operated as the Hong Kong researcher and English press release drafter for the RSF's East-Asia bureau, alongside
proofreading responsibilities and communications functions.
05/05/2020 – 02/07/2021 – Taipei, Taiwan
ESL TEACHER – HEADSTART ENGLISH SCHOOL
14 months experience as an English Language teacher, teaching ESL to 3 classes consisting of students between
the ages of 7-11
Main duties involved planning, delivering lessons, and marking homework and quizzes completed by the pupils.
Key skills were diligent preparation and classroom management.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
01/09/2018 – 21/06/2019 – Netherlands
MSC POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLITICAL ECONOMY) – University of Amsterdam
Master of Science degree, specialising in Political Economics, Chinese geopolitics, and the geopolitics of energy.
Thesis was written on the subject of Renmimbi Internationalisation.
15/09/2014 – 30/06/2018
M.A. POLITICS (HONOURS) – University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts degree in Politics
Specialisations in International Political Economy and Ethics of Climate Change
Dissertation written on subject of Renmimbi internationalisation
01/09/2012 – 30/06/2014
INTERNATIONAL BACCALEAURATE – St. Julian's International School, Carcavelos, Portugal
IB Diploma with a result of 38 points.
Highers:
▪ Mathematics (5)
▪ History (6)
▪ Economics (7)
Standards:
▪ Chemistry (7)
▪ English literature (5)
▪ Portuguese B (6)
Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay (2)
Included 60 hours of volunteering completed as a teaching assistant to a local nursery and at the local food bank.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s):
ENGLISH | DUTCH
Other language(s):
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken production Spoken interaction
PORTUGUESE
C1
B2
B2
B2
B1
FRENCH
B1
B1
B1
B1
A2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
