* 2006 – ITTT TEFL Certification. International TEFL Teacher Training.
A one hundred hour TEFL certificate course that comprised of; classroom management, teaching skills, language awareness, phonology, lesson observation.
It gave me a good insight into TEFL, and also taught me valuable skills in second language acquisition and cross culture communication.
* 1996 – 1999. University of Wales College Newport
Newport School of Art and Design, Caerleon Campus, Newport, UK.
Contact University Information Center: (44) 1633 432432.
* BA (Hons) 2.1 Graphics.
Contents of course – Graphic Design, Illustration, Printmaking, Web-design, Fine Arts. Projects were taken in all areas and included testing and presentation.
The final project was based on many different aspects of art and design, and also of an essay based on the history of art and design.
* 1995-1996. University of Wales College Newport.
Art and Design Foundation Studies Diploma.
A one-year foundation course covering all aspects of art and design through practical projects, lectures, and written assignments. This Course gave a good insight into the practical arts and led me to take the BA Graphics course.
Working History
* Gyeonggi English Program in Korea (GEPIK). Gyeonggi-do Education Office
: 10/2008 – Present – Gunja Technical High School, Siheung City.
* English Program in Korea (EPIK). Busan Education Office.
: 09/2008 – Present - Buseol Elementary School, Busan.
: 09/2007 – 08/2008 – Songdong Boy’s Middle School, Busan
: 09/2006 – 08/2007 – Hakjang Elementary School, Mordeok Elementary School, Busan
* English Program in Korea (EPIK). Gyeongnam Education Office.
: 09/2005 – 08/2006 – Uiryeong Boys Middle School,
: Position – English Instructor.
: Overview – The teaching of English to teachers and students of various public schools. I have worked in both Gyeongnam, Busan, and Gyeonggi-do. During this time I have been involved in a variety of different classes teaching both students and teachers.
* 07/2004 – 07/2005 YBM ELS Language School
: Position – English Instructor.
: Overview – The teaching of English to adult students of all levels in groups ranging from 2-15 students at the school, and also to classes in various businesses around Busan.
- Classes
• A wide variety of conversational classes based on listening, reading, and speaking materials.
• I taught large groups, small groups, and one on one classes.
• The emphasis was on both individual and group study.
• Students were given assignments and also worked on projects.
• Students’ work was assessed, graded, and feedback was given.
• I taught business English classes within the school and also to various companies around Busan.
• I conducted interviews and did level testing for all students