* University of Miami
Coral Gables, Fl
Bachelor of Arts, August 2007
Majors: International Studies and Political Science
Minor: Economics
* Lingua Edge
TESOL 100 hour course certificate, September 2009
San Diego, CA
Working History
* Sangji Elementary School
: Guest English Teacher
: 9/2010-9/2011
: Bucheonsi, South Korea
o Taught comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and writing skills to children 3rd-6th grade.
o Planned after school programs of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
o Created a classroom environment conducive of learning, maturity and interests.
* Baekyang Elementary School
: Guest English Teacher
: 9/2009-9/2010
: Pusansi, South Korea
o Provided instruction of conversational English to Korean students in grades 3rd-6th.
o Made learning relevant and engaging by including assignments and activities that enhanced the curriculum.
o Adapted course content and complexity to ages and interests of students.
o Create regular assessments to monitor student progress and teaching methods.
* The Sunshine House
: Lead After School Teacher
: 9/2007-9/2009
: Charlotte, NC
o Utilized centers for Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and Writing to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum for K-1st.
o Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability.
o Combined recreational activities with teaching methods geared to age group.
* West Laboratory Elementary
: Assistant Teacher
: 9/2006-5/2007
: Coral Gables, FL
o Conducted assessments designed to identify difficulties in literacy, including learning/language disabilities.
o Taught comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and writing skills to children K-3rd.
o Ascertained causes of behavior problems of children and devised means for solving them.
* Switchboard of Miami, Inc.
: Administrative Assistant
: 9/2005-5/2006
: Miami, FL
o Interviewed volunteers for crisis hotline.
o Responsible for work schedules, monthly volunteer training classes, seminars, and conferences.
o Performed data and general accounting functions such as payroll.
o Handled confidential matters, including disciplinary proceedings and privileged communication records.
Personal Introduction
* Complementary Skills:
o Patience teaching young children and adults a new language/skill.
o Satisfaction watching students learn and understand a difficult language.
o Works well with teams and individuals.
o Proficient in Microsoft office 2007.
o Type 55 wpm
o Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.