* The International TEFL Corporation
: March 2008
- Completed the 50-hour TEFL course
- Obtained a certification in teaching English for Young Learners
* York University (Toronto, Ontario)
: September 2003 to June 2007
- Graduated with an honours double major in Communication Studies and Geography
* Oxford Seminars
: December 2004
- Completed the 60-hour teacher training program
Working History
* Science Instructor
: October 2011 - present
: Mad Science (Toronto, Ontario)
- Currently teaching after-school programs to 90+ students with the Toronto District School Board
- Administering science lessons through lab work, hands-on experiments and tutorials
* ESL Instructor
: July 2011 to September 2011
: Upper Madison College (Toronto, Ontario)
- Designed and administered an English curriculum for 40+ international students that focused on components of reading, writing, speaking and listening
- Incorporated effective communication strategies for knowledge and practice of the English language though grammar and conversational lessons
- Assessed the students’ levels through tests and adapted the lessons accordingly to suit the students’ needs
- Maintained records to evaluate students’ academic progress
- Participated in one-on-one tutoring and extra-curricular activities to enhance fluency in the students’ English abilities
- Promoted involvement in the Toronto community for more exposure to the English language through class trips, volunteer opportunities, etc.
* Foreign English Teacher
: March 2010 to February 2011
: Daewang Middle School (Seoul, South Korea)
- Developed and delivered original lessons of grammatical and conversational topics to 500+ students to enhance understanding of the English language
- Created a 6-month science curriculum to support the school’s program for environmental studies
- Maintained extra-curricular activities and classes for students to practice and enhance their English abilities
- Assessed students’ academic performances through classwork, weekly assignments, presentations and exams
- Implemented and executed summer and winter camp lessons and activities
- Participated in co-teaching workshops with other Native and Korean teachers
* Foreign English Teacher
: March 2009 to February 2010
: Sahmyook Elementary School (Seoul, South Korea)
- Supported the school’s English-based program by teaching the subjects of Math, Science and Health to 200+ students
- Enhanced weekly lessons by incorporating hands-on activities to generate better understanding and participation from younger/lower-level students
- Evaluated students’ levels through tests and class participation
- Developed reports to track students’ academic performance and progress
- Maintained weekly meetings with Korean co-teachers to ensure proper lessons were taught
* Foreign English Teacher
: March 2008 to March 2009
: Kwangkyo Boys Middle School (Incheon, South Korea)
- Combined grammatical and conversational topics into weekly lessons for 500+ students
- Emphasized on dialogue/speaking-based lessons to generate participation and improve the students’ skills
- Monitored extra-curricular activities that enhanced the students’ use of the English language
- Taught a weekly teacher’s class to practice their conversational English skills
* Administrative Staff
: September 2004 to June 2006
: Toronto Catholic District School Board (Toronto, Ontario)
- Worked as an administrative assistant at a summer and night school program
- Provided teachers with daily records of students’ profiles regarding their marks, attendance and other important conditions pertaining to student enrollment
- Consistently answered students’ and parents’ inquiries regarding school and program regulations
- Successfully prepared documents for the operations of the school by providing attendance records, making school announcements, notifying teachers of staff meetings, etc.
- Performed clerical duties such as data entry, photocopying and faxing
* Supply Educational Assistant
: September 2004 to February 2008
: Toronto Catholic District School Board (Toronto, Ontario)
- Worked at various schools assisting students in their academic, behavioral and physical needs
- Offered one-on-one assistance to students needing help with their work
- Recorded students’ daily performance for their teacher’s evaluation
- Supervised students to ensure their safety inside and outside of the classroom
- Provided assistance to teachers by helping them prepare class material
Personal Introduction
# VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
* Volunteer
: September (Yearly 2004-2007)
: Toronto International Film Festival Group (Toronto, Ontario)
- Took part in clerical duties, assisted in promotional campaigns, directed public attendance and answered inquiries to help operate and promote the group’s film events
* Site Director
: June 2004
: Under the Banyan Tree (Markham, Ontario)
- Became a member of the fundraising committee for the ‘Theatre of the Silence’ for the developmentally disabled
- Successfully helped organize and execute various activities such as fundraising sales and performances