* 2000-2004
: Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
- Bachelor’s of Arts Degree: History
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with high distinction in the Integral Honors Program.
- Earned the John W. Bush Award for Best Paper in Historiography (2001-2002 Academic Year).
- Won the Elizabeth Schlaerth Memorial Medal in History (2004).
- Studied Abroad at Bond University in Queensland, Australia for the Spring Semester of 2004.
Working History
* 2010- Current
: GEPIK, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
- ESL Instructor - Garam Middle School (Goyang City) Planned and led weekly conversation-based lessons to classes of 40 students.
- Conducted a series of participation-oriented after school classes for advanced students.
- Orchestrated activity-based summer and winter English camps.
* 2008-2009
: YBM ECC, Seoul, Korea
- ESL Instructor
- Organized and taught a wide variety of English classes geared to children whose ages ranged from Kindergarten to Middle School.
- Actively participated in auxiliary teacher training seminars and hosted extracurricular events and in-school celebrations.
* 2005 – 2008
: Royal Caribbean International, Miami, FL
- Youth Staff
- Facilitated and led a diverse array of activities for an all-day onboard children’s program aboard various Royal Caribbean cruise ships.
- Taught and guided children through hands-on science and art projects.
- Functioned as an integral part of an international decision-making team.
- Trained in CPR and First Aid as well as Emergency Response and Crowd Control.
- Assisted with the operation of guest amenities such as the ship’s rock climbing wall, family disco, and waterslide.
- Hosted a variety of onboard social functions.
Personal Introduction
# Personal Interests and Hobbies
- Art: I provide monthly illustrations for NEH Magazine and 10 Magazine.
- Music: I participated in the middle school’s “Teacher Band,” and am currently involved with a rock quartet.
- Travel: I have been to over 50 countries throughout the world.
- Comedy: I am an active part of the Seoul stand-up scene.
- Writing: I have had various short plays performed in Seoul and write a monthly column for NEH Magazine. I am also working on a book.