SUMMER CAMP AVAILABLE:Highly Qualified E1 English Prof
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Desired Location
Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongsan-si
Start Date
2012-07-16
Type of Position
Full-time
Education History
Education
Master of Art Degree
Education M.Ed.: Curriculum & Instruction, 2007
Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science Degree BS
Mass Communication, 2002
Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
Working History
Professional Experience
Daegu Haany University
Gyeongsan, Gyeongsanbuk-Do, South Korea Current Position
Professor of English Studies – E1 Visa
In my Basic English 1st year & Practical English 2nd year classes, students participate
in a variety of listening and speaking activities as well as reading and writing tasks. Grammar,
pronunciation, vocabulary, and idiomatic phrases are included in the coursework. Skills are
assessed through homework, tests, Mid-Term, and Final Examinations.
Hanseo University
Seosan, Chungchongnam-Do, South Korea 2011-2012
Professor of English Studies – E2 Visa
In my 1st and 2nd year Conversational English classes, students participate
in a variety of listening and speaking activities as well as reading and writing tasks. Grammar,
pronunciation, vocabulary, and idiomatic phrases are included in the coursework. Skills are
assessed through homework, tests, Mid-Term, and Final Examinations.
Accredo Health Group
Nashville, TN 2010-2011
Corporate Trainer / Senior Reimbursement Specialist
My responsibilities include training and developing our reimbursement staff, at our branches
Throughout the United States, in patient pay statement protocol and third party collection
techniques. I also analyze data to develop effective strategies to lower our AR > 180 days
delinquent.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)
Nashville, TN 2005-2009
Interim Teacher / Career Development Trainer / HR Generalist / Event Planner
Taught numerous subjects in elementary, middle, and high school college prep curriculum
Planned and developed district wide college nights for potential college students
Conducted presentations and facilitated workshops in professional career development
Recruited, interviewed, hired, and orientated 42 middle school teachers
Developed and managed an extensive database of institutions of higher learning, lending institutions, and vocational education facilities
Acquired corporate sponsorships from area businesses for college night events
Rhealistic Enterprises, Inc. (www.rhealistic.com)
Nashville, TN 1998-2010
Corporate Trainer / Executive Coordinator
Created and coordinated special events for area nonprofit and grassroots organizations
Identified and collected educational material on community networks and advocacy groups
Represented clients at Galas, community events, and trade shows to network and increase awareness of services and products
Administered special corporate training workshops in diversity, listening skills, public speaking, and customer service for the companies I was contracted
Established and maintained relationships with socialites, business owners, and community organizers to promote events and activities for fund raisers
Negotiated pledges from top donors and businesses that support fund raising events, activities, and programs
Maintained database for all pledges and payments
Managed a campaign to raise $1 million dollars for a diversity awareness program
Trained and developed staff and volunteers on promoting the missions, organizational direction, and objectives of fundraisers for the non-profit organizations I was contracted
Managed, Coordinated, marketed, promoted, acquired sponsorship, and raised funds for and not limited to the following events:
Urban Music Festival: Riverfront Park (Nashville, TN) 1998-99
Martel Memorial Day Madness: Club Ambiance (Nashville, TN) 2002
Bacardi Silver/Jack Daniels Graduation Celebration: Club Ambiance 2002
Christian Writers Ministry, Youth Writing Conference: TN State Univ. 2001-10
National Conference of Community and Justice (NCCJ), Walk As One Walk-a-thon:
Bicentennial Mall/Coliseum, Nashville Region 2004-05
Music City Chapter of the Links, Inc. Annual Masquerade Ball Crump/Hamilton Foundation Fund Raiser: Lowes Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel (Nashville, TN) 2008-10
Primus Financial Services
Nashville, TN 2000-2005
Corporate Trainer/ Senior Account Maintenance Specialist
Developed training materials including presentations, handouts, and FAQ sheets.
Organized and developed training schedules for employees
Researched competitive products, market trends, and pertinent technologies
Trained & developed employees in all aspects of AR Collections
Resolved delinquency issues with clients
Negotiated payment options and / or recovered collateral
Maintained and processed accounts
Reduced company delinquency annually by 40%
Delivered superior customer service
Exceeded AR collection quotas and maintained that top position from 2002-05
Personal Introduction
Prof. Heather L. Allen, M.Ed.
Educator, Corporate Trainer, Curriculum Developer, Educational Human Resource Generalist,
Event Coordinator, Fund Raiser, Market Analyst
Achievements and Personal Accomplishments
o Assisted civic organization Leading Man International and Tennessee State University in developing a service credit mentorship program, for incoming college freshmen to be paired with 8th grade students for tutoring in various academic subjects and life/conflict management skills (2008)
o Collaborated with the (MNPS) Metro Nashville Public Schools’ HR department to hire 42 Highly Qualified (NCLB) Middle School teachers and one Middle School Assistant Principal in less than 45 days (August-September 2008)
o Assisted in the coordination of MNPS District College Nights, where over 175 public and private colleges and universities participated (September- December 2008)
o Developed a highly effective Diversity Training curriculum at Primus Financial Services (2004) and a Market Research Analysis/Urban Music Promotions training curriculum at Southern Way Entertainment (1998)
Professional Strengths
Highly qualified educator with expertise in the instruction of adults and adolescence with behavioral special needs
Outstanding communication skills whether presenting to a small group or in a large lecture environment
Dedicated, self starter, focused, and result oriented; continually taking initiative and creative in problem solving
Ability to proficiently work alone or be a supportive team member
Astute in the delivery of superior public speaking, training & development, and customer service
Over ten years of experience in the training, management, supervision, and skill assessment of employees