* TESOL GLOBE INSTITUTE, NEW YORK, NY
: Course of Study: TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification
: May 2006
* AUDREY COHEN COLLEGE, NEW YORK, NY
: April 1998-December 2002
: Course of Study: Bachelor’s of Professional Services in Human Services: Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work
Graduate with Honors/Dean’s List-GPA of 3.70
Working History
* WHAT & WHY, DAEJEON, KOREA
: English Teacher
: August 2006-December 2010
: Kindergarten Teacher (Morning Shift)
- Teach kindergarten various skills such as language skills, speaking and pronunciation skills, social skills, art skills, and motor skills.
- Key focus on acquisition of reading, and conversational skills, which is attained by the systematic instruction of phonics throughout the entire program.
: Elementary, Middle, High School to Adults (Afternoon & Evening Shift)
- Teach a variety of subjects, including Writing, Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary, Public Speaking, Listening and Toefl to students.
- Design daily and weekly lesson plans for variety of English subjects from 3rd to 12th graders.
- Compose students’ progress reports on a monthly basis.
* THE MILLENNIUM INSTITUTE, NY, NY
: April 2002- June 2006
: English Teacher/ Program Manager
- Instructed ESL students in Public Speaking with concentration on Pronunciation, Vocabulary acquisition and
Written organization.
- Taught a variety of subjects, including Writing, Grammar, Reading, and Public Speaking to students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
- Designed and implemented curriculum for adults, ages 16-55; low intermediate to advanced levels.
- Designed weekly lesson plans for variety of English courses.
- Maintenance of records to create accountability reports and measurement of student achievement.
- Developed and delivered "Presentation Skills Workshop" to teachers to enhance their performance skills to students.
- Interviewed, selected, and supervised ESL support teachers in vocational program.
- Coordinated placement, and modification of instructional program for secondary and limited English proficient students.
* THE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL FOR YOUTH, NY (ALL STARS NETWORK)
: September 2000-March 2002
: Teacher /Manager
- Taught English, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Grammar, and Vocabulary on a daily basis.
- Private practice with individuals, groups, families and dyads.
- Composed students’ progress reports.
- Developed and modeled programs for juvenile delinquents.
- Performed the implementation of interventions of services for at-risk adolescents and their parents/guardians within the home, local community, and school setting.
- Planned and implemented personalized curriculum on conflict resolution and self-esteem.
- Provided community resources, family advocacy, counseling, crisis management, and timely assessments for family functioning and dynamics.
- Established and maintained a relationship with parents to assist in improving the students’ attendance.
- Assisted the student to attain his/her individual academic outcomes while providing support and counseling as needed.
- Created, initiated, and facilitated programs to assist students in growing academically and socially.
- Provided a child centered learning environment, which integrated all disciplines and learning modalities.
- Provided a specialized prevention and intervention service/program for at-risk students from ages 10-20.
- Provided computer training, software and technical support for agency staff.
Personal Introduction
# OFFICE SKILLS
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
- Typed 80-85WPM
- Fluent in Cantonese and moderate in Mandarin