University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies: Asian Studies (2009)
Most classes were related to Korea and Japan. Classes ranging from history, economics, philosophy, culture, religion, and language were included in the degree. The following is a sample list of classes taken in relation to modern Korea:
History of Korea since 1860, History of the Korean War, the US and the North Korean Nuclear Crisis, Korean Language, Korean Civilization, Energy in East Asia, Japanese Politics and Government, Japanese Trade Politics
TESOL Certification 100 hours – Completed July 2011
Working History
SongJeong Elementary School (송정초등학교)
October 2010 – Current
Elementary School English Teacher – EPIK Program
I am currently working for a Korean elementary school in Busan City and teach English to all grades of the school using both the national curriculum and also a supplemental text for an afterschool program.
Responsibilities:
Focused on all aspects of English including reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Used the Korean government curriculum and created lesson plans
Create and maintain an afterschool program
Seokgot Elementary School (석곶초등학교)
April 2009 – April 2010
Elementary School English Teacher – GEPIK Program
I worked for a Korean elementary school in Paju City (파주시 교하읍) and worked mostly with 5th and 6th grade students. I worked with two co-teachers. For the 2009 school year, I taught 26 hours a week and for the 2010 school year, I taught 22 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
Focused on all aspects of English including reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Used the Korean government curriculum and created lesson plans
Worked closely with two co-teachers
Personal Introduction
To Future Employers and Hiring Staff:
My name is Anthony Gilbert and I am searching for a new position at the end of my current contract. I live in Busan and teach with EPIK, and my contract will finish on September 30th, so I would like to apply for positions starting on October 1st.
I would prefer to find a location that is within one hour's commute from Dongdaemun in Seoul.
About myself:
I am a 27 year old American male who graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Asian Studies. I focused the majority of my time studying Korea, from Korean language, to history, art, politics, society, and economics. I also recently have been awarded my TESOL 100-hour certification.
While at my university, I volunteered for over two years as an in-class facilitator for the ESL program, which meant that I helped student learn to speak English and to think in English. I also was a private tutor for over seven years. And I was a Teacher's Assistant at my university for a special ESL class from Japan.
I have worked in Korea for almost two years now. I spent one year in GEPIK and one year in EPIK. Both jobs were very rewarding and I loved working with elementary school students. I find it amazing every time I can teach them something, and it benefits their lives and they can go on to do something more. I hope to stay in Korea for several years as an English teacher, and hopefully, if possible, start part-time classes to begin a master's degree in TESOL.
I love being in Korea and it is the only place for me. I studied about Korea before I came to Korea and I grew up around many Korean Americans. I was very interested in the pop culture when I was in middle and high school and I remember eating kimchi from a very young age. Chopsticks and rice were always at my home as a child.
I view myself as a very good teacher for three reasons. First, because I am told that I am by my previous and current co-teachers. They always have good things to say about me and my open classes are always graded very high. Second, because I can see my students progress. They actually do learn from me. My eyes sparkle and my heart sings when I know I made a positive impact on their lives. And third, because I know, through all my experiences in the past, that teaching is the best thing I can do. My grandmother was an English teacher. My mother is a professional writer. My aunt is also a professional writer. English is a part of who I am and how I grew up. It isn't my language, but the world's language, and it is my duty to share it with others.
If you think I am a worthy candidate, please take a look at my resume in text format below. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Anthony Gilbert
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Anthony Gilbert
595-40 #801 Hadan 1-dong, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea
부산광역시 사하구 하단1동 595-40 801호
In Korea: 010-8934-5779
Outside Korea: +82-10-8934-5779
gilbert.a.h@gmail.com
Education
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies: Asian Studies (2009)
Most classes were related to Korea and Japan. Classes ranging from history, economics, philosophy, culture, religion, and language were included in the degree. The following is a sample list of classes taken in relation to modern Korea:
History of Korea since 1860, History of the Korean War, the US and the North Korean Nuclear Crisis, Korean Language, Korean Civilization, Energy in East Asia, Japanese Politics and Government, Japanese Trade Politics
TESOL Certification 100 hours - Completed July 2011
Experience
SongJeong Elementary School (송정초등학교)
October 2010 - Current
Elementary School English Teacher - EPIK Program
I am currently working for a Korean elementary school in Busan City and teach English to all grades of the school using both the national curriculum and also a supplemental text for an afterschool program.
Responsibilities:
Focused on all aspects of English including reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Used the Korean government curriculum and created lesson plans
Create and maintain an afterschool program
Seokgot Elementary School (석곶초등학교)
April 2009 - April 2010
Elementary School English Teacher - GEPIK Program
I worked for a Korean elementary school in Paju City (파주시 교하읍) and worked mostly with 5th and 6th grade students. I worked with two co-teachers. For the 2009 school year, I taught 26 hours a week and for the 2010 school year, I taught 22 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
Focused on all aspects of English including reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Used the Korean government curriculum and created lesson plans
Worked closely with two co-teachers
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Fall Quarter 2005
English as a Second Language Teacher’s Assistant
In this paid position I was a teacher’s assistant for a select group of students from the Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. The class’s topic was “Peace and Conflict Studies.”
Responsibilities:
Help the students improve their English grammar, speaking, listening, and writing abilities
Handed out and collected assignments
Helped the instructors create the curriculum
Assist the students or instructor with various daily tasks
Volunteer
While attending my university, I participated in a variety of volunteer experiences with international students such as tutoring English for over eight years, participating as an in-class volunteer for several years, being an active member of the international students official group (FIUTS), and giving campus tours regularly for new international students.
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