* 2008-2009
- Sauder School of Business Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course
- Coursework completed; write final exam when in BC to obtain full license
* 2001-2005
- The University of British Columbia Completed BA in International Relations
- Degree focus: International Economy and Development
- Languages: English (native), German (conversational), French (survival), Korean (beginner)
Working History
* Feb. 2011 ~ Feb. 2011
- Volunteer English Teacher Ecole Belleherbe, Franche-Comte, France
- Volunteered to create and teach English lessons to elementary students.
- Devised hour-long lesson plans, demonstrating ability to approach and reassure newly acquainted children, creating a great rapport and fun classroom ambience.
* Sept. 2009 ~ Aug. 2010
- English Teacher Worwick Franklin School, Seoul, South Korea
- Primary teacher for all subjects to a class of 5 year-old Korean children on a one-year contract. Prepared assignments and exams, devised lessons to capture the children's imaginations, reviewed and corrected all homework with an emphasis on providing individual feedback to each student.
- Planned and supervised two birthday-party events at the school, one Easter-egg hunt, and a full day-trip to the Seoul Forest.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for after-school classes: taught after-school science class with elementary students; tutored six children in phonics and reading; held a chess class for children aged 5-8.
- Submitted written reports to parents on the progress of the student at the end of each week; wrote monthly progress reports to the school board on the progression of the class; provided quarterly evaluations, report-cards, and organized parent-teacher meetings to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of individual students.
* Aug. 2007 ~ Sept. 2009
- Assistant Property Manager Turner Meakin Management Co. Ltd., Vancouver, Canada
- Assisted in the management of over 60 commercial properties and several residential and storage units.
- Responsibilities included screening rental applicants, meeting with prospective tenants to show properties, explaining terms of occupancy, participation in lease negotiations and preparation of lease agreements, inspection of properties and preparation of work orders for contractors, making recommendations for renewal and/or termination of
vendor contracts.
* Nov. 2004 ~ Sept. 2010 (with a year hiatus while working in Korea)
- Server Altitudes Bistro, North Vancouver & Steamworks West, West Vancouver, Canada
- Worked in two restaurants/bars: Altitudes Bistro (2+ years) and Steamworks West Brewing Co. (3 years).
- Demonstrated knowledge of restaurant systems and procedures, provided excellent patron experiences through exemplary customer service, displayed ability to multi-task,
keep cool in a demanding, and often relentless, environment, and dealt consistently and reliably with cash.
Personal Introduction
* EDUCATIONAL AWARDS
- Golden Key International Honour Society Member, UBC Chapter
- Passport to Education Recipient; Highschool graduation with Honours
* SPECIAL INTERESTS
- Passionate about travel, current events, and world news
- Volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross - Disaster Management Team
- Favourite activities are soccer, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and running
- Hobbies include travel writing and playing chess