* 2003
University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Teaching Major
* 1996-2000
Western Heights High School, Rotorua, New Zealand
University Bursary, Sixth Form Certificate & School Certificate
Working History
* 2011
Yeongjung Elementary School, South Korea
English Language Teacher – GEPIK
- Conversed with kindergarten and elementary school students in English.
- Coordinated afterschool and English Summer Camps
* 2010
Mentor English Institute, Incheon, South Korea
English Language Teacher
- Conversed with kindergarten and elementary school students in English.
- Facilitated writing, speaking and listening learning programmes for students
* 2009
Echae English Institute, Suwon, South Korea
English Language Teacher
- Conversed with elementary school and middle school students in English.
* 2008 & 2009
ABOM Restaurant, Mt Buller, Australia
Ski School Facilitator / Food & Beverage Attendant
- Prepared programmes for children in ski school.
* 2006-2007
Strathmore Primary School, Tokoroa, New Zealand
Classroom Teacher – Year 4 & 5
- Teacher in charge of Science and Technology.
- Implemented and delivered effective classroom programmes to
support children`s ongoing learning.
- Created a supportive learning environment and facilitated children in shared learning.
- Analysed and assessed children`s learning and behaviours.
* 2004-2005
Rotorua Intermediate School, Rotorua, New Zealand
Classroom Teacher – Year 7
- Developed students' interests, abilities and co-ordination by way of creative activities.
- Consulted with and reported to staff, parents and community.
- Fostered learning styles with a communicative approach.
* 2002 -2003
Accident Compensation Corporation, Hamilton, New Zealand
Archive Manager
- Archived and packaged Government Health documents
- Maintained private health information on computer database
Personal Introduction
# Skills & Attributes
- I am a native speaker of the English language and have significant experience working with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I am an honest, reliable and dedicated individual committed to facilitating individual student growth and language learning. I competently self manage and have great time management skills that assist in meeting targets. On top of this, I demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for what I do, and am fully devoted to working within a positive and caring learning environment.
- I am constantly well presented and am always eager to learn new skills. I possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. In addition to this, I consistently maintain a positive attitude, and enjoy providing children with outstanding teaching. I am well trained with behavioural monitoring and conflict resolution; and am pleased to assist in the most effective manner. Furthermore, I also hold a current first aid certificate.
- I have been involved extensively in facilitating and supporting children in school and extracurricular activities:
- Undertaken considerable professional development in Literacy Education, Inquiry-Based Learning, Co-operative Learning, Perceptual Motor Programmes, Information Communication Technology, and Adolescent Learning Behaviours.
- Improved literacy education levels substantially in lower level schools – reading ages, comprehension and inferential text.
- Enhanced children`s school experiences and academic learning.
- Organised school Education-Outside-of-the-Classroom programmes and school camps.
- Coached School and Regional sports teams at National tournaments.