Online Tesl and Tefl Course I attained my TESL and TEFL teaching license from icalweb.com. It is an internationally accepted teachers program and I graduated with a 96% overall grade.
August 1999 to
2001
Western Oregon University
Ore, USA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Theatre
Major: Humanities.
Working History
September 2010 to September 2011
Gyeongi-do Institute for Foreign Language Education
Pyeongtaek, South Korea
English Teacher Trainer
-Educating public school teachers on the latest teaching methodologies in the EFL and ESL classrooms.
-I worked closely with public school teachers on ways to make their classrooms more enjoyable using proven pedagogy.
-Designed and implemented classes to improve the classroom setting via Drama/Speech/Communication.
March 2008 to September 2009 PYEONGCHON HIGH SCHOOL
Anyang, South Korea
English Teacher
-My job requires me to fully develop my own curriculum and testing as well as to teach with a co-worker.
-I use a wide variety of techniques and classes to inspire students to enjoy and use English on a daily basis.
-Using computers, power point, and the internet students were able to learn in a variety of modern ways.
-It is a fun and exciting job that pushes me to be creative and fast on my feet. I work with many different Korean English teachers so communication and teamwork is paramount. I work long hours and even work after school for extra classes with younger students as well as the weekends on building their familiarity with English conversation.
-I teach sports also on Saturdays.
-I am currently making a program for students to do an activity with me once a month that is not a regular class but outside of the classroom in real life situations such as cooking, traveling, sports and camping.
October 2007 to
Present
Douglas County Education
Oregon, USA
Substitute Teacher
-This job required I worked intermittenly while visting Oregon and a lot of flexibility in moving from school to school working for teachers who are sick or otherwise unable to work.
-My role was to continue their schedule with a precise educational environment that is seamless for the students.
-Working with k-12 students from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities I used a variety of ways to reach them.
-Provide curriculum tutoring and guidance to students having academic difficulties.
-Hands-on experience with small and large classes and within various age groups, educational and grade level.
November 2006 to
August 2007
Chung Dam Institute
Ulsan, Gyeonsando
Instructor
-Following of strict IBT class structure and the demands of teaching high level reading classes.
-Each class was three hours in length and ranged from intermediate to Master levels where instructors are expected to be precise about every detail.
-I taught essay analysis and comprehension to the master level course of Greek literature.
-This was a very high stress and demanding job that required hours of preparation work as well as a high level of concentration on complex texts for students preparing to study overseas.
-The courses included three areas of interest, reading, listening and e-learning. I was responsible for counseling and grading of all aspects for each student.
-IBT listening, reading and e-learning phrasal verbs, proverbs and colloquialisms
June 2003 to
June 2005
Dankook University Language school
Seoul, Korea
English teacher
-Worked on honing University student's English conversation ability. In depth conversations and building of their English skills.
-Searched and chose my own text books and developed a full syllabus for the semester for three different levels.
-Used a variety of methods and activities ie. Communicative role plays, listening exercises, field trips, science and sports activities.
-Using TV shows and PowerPoint presentations to increase ability for high level students in presentations and speeches.
-Internet emails, web surfing, and blogs
August 2004 to
October 2004
SOGANG UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Seoul, Korea
English Teacher
-Worked for one semester teaching a job interview class as well as an idiom and conversation class.
-Nice working environment for public speaking, movie English and job interview preparation.
January 2002 to
April 2003
KWAK YOUNG –IL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Seoul, Korea
English teacher
-Private institution for English conversation and grammar skills.
-Worked closely with my students who varied in age from thirteen to sixty.
-Focused on higher level conversation building and group speaking and the nuances of manners and etiquette.