I'm an experienced teacher with 10 years in the classrom. My strengths include an outgoing personality, grammar, conversation, pronunciation/accent reduction, creative lesson planning and balancing learning with fun. I enjoy working with other teachers and helping to create lessons, activities and games for the entire school.

I am looking for a great school that focuses on adults and professionals. I love teaching and appreciate the opportunity it gives me to learn about other cultures.

I am very flexible and easy-going. I am happy to work on Saturdays and mornings/afternoons/evenings.
I do require sponsorship and I plan to start working in the fall, ideally in October.

I am happy to provide strong student and work references upon request.

Thanks for your time!

Joe Fitzsimmons

Joe Fitzsimmons
1Wheaton Center, Apt. 210
Wheaton, IL 60187
Joseph.M.Fitzsimmons@hotmail.com
(630) 460-4374

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Private English Teacher Jan. 2007 to Present
Primera Languages for Business – Chicago, Illinois

• Teaching grammar, communication skills and pronunciation at client sites
English Language Teacher Jan. 2007 to Present
Language Loop – Chicago, Illinois

• Teaching business and listening/speaking in both private and group settings

English Language Teacher Apr. 2006 to Oct. 2007
Ridge International – Osaka, Japan

• Adult classes: Grammar, listening/speaking, pronunciation and accent reduction

• Private instruction of business, TOEIC, and writing/presentation skills

• Elementary/High School classes: Reading, spelling, phonics and listening games/activities

• Administered quarterly class tests and review classes

ESL Teacher Jan. 2001 to Nov. 2005
Intrax International Institute – Chicago, Illinois

• Taught adults from over 75 countries (max 16 students per class)

• Classes: grammar, conversation, accent reduction/pronunciation, survival English,

business and communication skills

• Private instruction of TOEFL, TOEIC and business writing/correspondence

• Created and taught free specialized workshops (i.e. fast English, “get” verb, idioms)

• Administered self-made weekly quizzes and level tests and supervised placement exams

• Created movie, picture, music and game collections for the teaching staff

• Founder and leader of a weekly food group called “The Calorie Club”

• Organized and led after-school activities, field trips and parties

Volunteer ESL Teacher and Teaching Assistant 1998 to 2001
World Relief - Wheaton, Illinois

• Taught adult refugees and immigrants (Beginner – Intermediate levels)

EDUCATION

Transworld Schools - San Francisco, California – July 2000
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL)
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – Advanced Level (CTEFL)

•Special emphasis on Computer Assisted Language Learning and audio/video use

B.S. Business Administration, Marketing Specialization
Marquette University – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1994

*Student and work references available upon request