* Bachelor’s of Education
: September 2006 – August 2007
: The University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
* CELTA Certificate
: August 2008
: International House, the University of Cambridge UK – Buenos Aires, Argentina
* Bachelor’s of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies
: September 2000 – May 2005
: The University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
Working History
* Conversation English Teacher
: Aug 2011 – Present
: Myungduk Foreign Language High School – Seoul, South Korea
• Create and instruct lessons that enable 1st and 2nd Year high school students to practice and acquire knowledge of diverse topics in English
• Assess students based on their participation and performance on class assignments
* ESL Teacher
: Dec 2010 – Jan 2011
: Cheong-Shim International Academy – Ga-Pyeong, South Korea
• Prepared and implemented lessons during a 3-week ESL winter camp for middle school students
* Teacher
: May 2008 – June 2010
: Sacred Heart School – Delta, BC
• Planned and implemented lessons for students in Grade 7
• Worked collaboratively with teaching partners, Special Education Assistants and Teaching Assistants
• Organized and supervised field trips such as Grade 7 Outdoor Education Camp
• Prepared report cards, communicated with parents throughout the school year via email, and arranged meetings when necessary
• Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops
* ESL Teacher
: July 2009 – August 2009
: UBC English Language Institute – Vancouver, BC
• Taught 3-4 week ESL courses for adults in Business Communication and Canadian Language and Culture
• Planned and conducted weekly field trips
• Attended weekly staff meetings and shared information regarding student progress and the challenges and effectiveness of lesson plans
* Cultural Assistant
: July - August 2007-2010
: UBC English Language Institute – Vancouver, BC January 2004 – September 2006
• Organized, promoted and carried out extra-curricular activities and events for ESL students such as the International Night event and overnight trips to Whistler and Seattle
• Interacted with a diversity of students while providing the opportunity for oral language improvement
• Assisted ESL teachers in the classroom
* Student Life Coordinator
: September 2005 – December 2005
: Queen’s International Study Centre – England
• Supervised first and third year university students in resident dorms and field trips
• Planned, marketed and implemented extra-curricular activities
• Organized and chaired monthly floor meetings and attended staff meetings
* ESL Teacher
: January 2003 – August 2003
KTC Peppy Kids Club – Japan
• Taught ESL classes to Japanese children ages 4-15 years
• Enhanced adaptability skills from working with children at 4 different schools
• Attended bi-weekly meetings with other ESL staff
Personal Introduction
# VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
* Coach / Referee
: September 2008 – Present
Sacred Hearth School – Delta, BC
• Coached volleyball, basketball and track teams – running practices on a weekly basis
• Conducted administrative tasks such as creating parent letters, game schedules and permission forms
• Provided leadership and motivation during games and tournaments
• Refereed intramural hockey games during break times (lunch and recesses)