B.S. Computer Science/Business from University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, USA
Post-Graduate TESOL Certificate The University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
Post-Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Editing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Working History
# Full-time English Teaching Jobs in Korea
* March, 2010 – February, 2011
: Transnational Law and Business University
: Goyang-si, ROK
- Taught classes in elementary math in English to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade elementary students. Planned curriculum, tutored and counseled individual students as needed, created unit and weekly lesson plans and coordinated with Korean teaching staff. Additionally, taught ESL classes to both middle school and elementary students.
* November, 2007 – May, 2009
: Mohyun Middle School
: Yongin, ROK
- Completed a 7-month contract at this middle school and then renewed with a one-year contract.
* April, 2006 – August, 2007
: Daegu Polytechnic College
: Daegu, ROK
- Full-time professor teaching practical English classes at Daegu Polytechnic College. Additionally, taught English conversation classes to two sections of professors.
* 2005 Fall Semester
: Gyeongsang National University
: Jinju, ROK
- English Instructor in theGSNU English Immersion Program for university students. Completed TESOL training courses I, II, III, IV, and V and was awarded the Post-Graduate TESOL Certificate (a 360 hour program) on December 12, 2005 by Gyeongsang National University and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Taught English to 6 classes of university students. This included beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
# English Camp Jobs in Korea
* 2009-10 December, January
: Transnational Law and Business University
: Goyang-si, ROK
- English Instructor for an English Camp for elementary students.
* 2009 July, August
: Transnational Law and Business University
: Goyang-si, ROK
- English Instructor for an English Camp for elementary students.
* 2007 July, August
: Seoul Christian University
: Seoul, ROK
- English Instructor for an English Camp for Seoul area middle school students.
* 2006 August
: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- Taught at an English Summer camp at Hyundai Training Center in Goyang as an employee of HUFS. My HUFS supervisor was Linda Fitzgibbons. This camp was taught for the benefit of the children of Hyundai employees at a Hyundai Training Center.
* 2006 February
: Hamyang Education Office
: Hamyang, ROK
- English Instructor at 5-day English Immersion Camp for 2 classes of middle school students.
* 2006 January
: Gyeongsang National University
: Jinju, ROK
- English Instructor in the GSNU Winter Immersion Camp. At this 4-week camp, taught EFL to four classes of university students. Also, taught North American folk songs to students.
* 2005 July, August
: Gyeongsang National University
: Jinju, ROK
- English Instructor in the GSNU Summer Immersion Camp. At this 4-week camp, taught EFL to four classes of middle school students. Led many classes of students through TPR (Total Physical Response) exercises in the form of North American folk dancing; taught folk songs to students.
# Other Professional Experience
* 2001-2002
: Career Improvement Group
: Seattle, Washington
- Resume Writer/Instructor. Taught seminars in Business English and job search skills including effective cover letter writing, resume writing, job search, and salary negotiations for this career development company.
* 2001
: Development Research and Programs
: Seattle, Washington
- Writer/Editor. Edited technical reports to make their content more accessible to a non-technical audience for this research company.
* 1979-1992
: University of Washington, Experimental College
: Seattle, Washington
- Instructor. Taught a variety courses on American cultural topics including North American folk dancing and music. Developed lesson plans and practice materials. Gave individual guidance to students as needed.
Personal Introduction
# Skills
• Business English
• Cover Letter Writing
• Resume Writing
• Technical Writing
• Managing Employees