* University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Master of Education, Literacy Education
- (in progress) 2011
- I am currently engaged in research and dialogue surrounding modern literacy theories, especially those connected with Digital Literacy and those involving computers in Education. My main goal is to constructively participate in discourse that will have positive effects on new and developing models of literacy education in our province.
* University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Bachelor of Education, BC Teacher Education Program
- 2008
- After completing the UBC Teacher Education Program, I became a professional secondary teacher, licensed by the British Columbia College of Teachers. My program focused on English Language Arts.
* Mount Royal College Languages Institute, Calgary, Canada
- Ace TESOL Certificate (Professional Certificate Standard One)
- 2005
- This ESL teacher training program included modules that dealt with teaching methodology, lesson planning, and practical teaching techniques, as well as an in-depth analysis of English grammar.
* University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Bachelor of Arts, English (Language and Literature)
- 2004
- My degree included a breadth of study from early English renaissance emblem books, to vernacular religious texts, to the history of the English language, and advanced composition and rhetoric.
Working History
* KC Language Institute, Cheonan-City, Republic of Korea
Contract Teacher – Kindergarten, Elementary (Ages 4-12)
- 2009-2010 & 2005-2006
- I have completed two 1-year contracts in Korea at KC, a school dedicated to producing fluent English speakers through its full-time kindergarten and elementary programs. Upon graduation, students could read and write on par with native speakers their own age, and speak with a slightly lower degree of fluency. School programs focused on Language Arts, Conversation, Hands-on Activities, Science, and Character Education.
* York House School, Vancouver
- Teacher on-call – Secondary (Grades 8-12)
- 2009
- I was fortunate enough to be called in to substitute at one of the province’s top-rated school. Most days consisted of a schedule dominated by Grade 9 and 10 English classes, but sometimes included various other subjects, including Social Studies, Creative Writing, and a Yearbook period.
* Elphinstone Secondary School, Gibson’s
Student Teacher – Secondary (Grades 8-12)
- 2009
- My long practicum was completed at Elphinstone where I carried a load of English classes in grades 10, 11, and 12. For further experience, I sat in or substituted for various other classes, including English 8, Drama 10, Law 12 and History 12. I also occasionally volunteered in the Learning Centre.
* Yonsei University FLI, Sincheon-dong, Seoul, Rep. of Korea
- Myongji Elite, Namgajwa-dong, Seoul, Rep. of Korea
- Summer 2008 & Winter 2007
- Contract Teacher – Elementary, Middle School (Ages 8-15)
I have taught at 2 separate intensive English language camps in Korea. The winter camp at Myongji University was an integrated program that mixed language study with activities and games. The Yonsei University summer camp was entirely academic, focused on English examination preparation.
* Vancouver International College, Vancouver
- 2006
- Instructor (ESL) – Advanced and Intermediate (Adults)
I taught the advanced and intermediate level ESL classes with a curriculum that focused on improving students’ general knowledge of English. I also taught electives which dealt with either spoken or written fluency. Correct grammar was pivotal, and a lot of time was spent building vocabulary and using correct verb tenses. Fluid and effortless speech with appropriate pronunciation and intonation were also central to the curriculum.
Personal Introduction
# AWARDS
- Bill Davison Memorial Award for outstanding student teacher in language and literacy education.
- 2008
# RELATED EXPERIENCE
* Club ESL Tours (div. of Uniglobe Specialty Travel), Vancouver
- Youth Tour Guide / Shuttle Bus Driver (Class 4 license)
- 2007-2009
- I was employed on a contract basis as a tour guide and bus driver for a company that specializes in student tours in British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington State. Each weekend I lead tours of between 15 and 52 students from various lower mainland language schools on 1-day and overnight educational tours to Whistler, Victoria, the Rocky Mountains, Tofino and Seattle.
* Youth Programs Division, Ministry of the Attorney General, Vancouver
- Youth Facilitator
- 1997-1998
- With a group of talented young adults, I traveled to schools across the province to perform interactive skits and role-plays about the dangers of street life. We also facilitated classroom workshops and discussions about youth and gang violence, in addition to Representing the Attorney General’s Ministry at conferences and community action meetings around the province. I also worked closely with police liaison officers in BC high schools to organize BC Youth Police Network camps (at Camp Elphinstone, Sunshine Coast) for youth action team members from around British Columbia.
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