* B.A., Political Science, 1989
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Working History
* ESL Teacher, 2009-2011
Yangji Elementary School, Namyangju, Korea
• Taught Writing Composition and Grammar to 4th - 6th graders.
• Organized cooperative learning activities.
• Taught International Culture classes to 5th - 6th graders.
• Incorporated new texts and materials into standard curriculum
• Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work
• Assessed student performance throughout the term.
• Conducted individual student oral and listening examinations.
• Emceed school English speech contest and talent show
* ESL Teacher, 2007-2009
Songdo English Education Center, Songdo, Incheon, Korea
• Taught English Literature and Writing Composition to 7th - 10th graders.
• Taught beginner and intermediate English conversation classes to 3rd - 9th graders.
• Taught SAT classes to Korean students studying in American & Canadian high schools
• Taught Interview Preparation classes to Korean students applying to private English-language high schools in Korea
• Created weekly vocabulary quizzes.
• Wrote end-of-module examinations
• Assessed student performance monthly
* ESL Teacher, 2006-2007
Thoth Academy, Apgujeong, Seoul, Korea
• Taught English Literature and Writing Composition to 8th – 11th graders.
• Taught SAT classes to pre-university students destined for American universities.
• Taught Debate Writing, Techniques and Tactics to university students.
• Taught World History to 10th – 12th graders.
• Assessed student performance monthly
* ESL Teacher, 2005-2006
Kid U. College of English, Suwon, Korea
• Taught beginner English conversation classes to K-3rd graders.
• Taught intermediate English conversation classes to 4th – 6th graders.
• Taught English Literature and Writing Composition to 7th – 9th graders.
• Wrote and taught lesson plans to interest students of various ages.
• Helped chaperon field trips
•Emceed annual school festival and talent show
* ESL Teacher, 2000-2001
Fun English Book Club, Ilsan, Korea
•Taught English Literature and Writing Composition to 5th – 6th graders.
•Designed and taught a novel-based reading curriculum for young readers
•Taught English conversation classes to 3rd – 6th graders
* ESL Teacher, 1998-1999
Chung-Moon Foreign Language Institute, Seoul, Korea
• Conducted Topic Discussion classes for intermediate and advanced students
•Taught English conversation classes to basic and intermediate level adult students
• Taught business-oriented English classes to professionals and university students
• Conducted placement interviews to assess level of prospective students
* ESL Teacher, 1997-1998
Jung-cheol Language Institute, Kwangju, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
• Taught kindergarten students to read using Phonics activities and simple stories.
• Helped young learners identify letters, sounds, and words using interactive media
• Planned classroom activities to help students build their understanding of words and spelling patterns.
• Conducted Topic Discussion classes for professionals and university students.
• Helped chaperon field trips
Personal Introduction
# Relevant Interests
- Literature, Philosophy, History, Anthropology, Theatre, and Sports. I welcome the opportunity to coach extracurricular activities.