DANIEL HUMMEL
(814) 385-6556 ~ US
62-81314418836 ~ Indonesia
neworleans_la@hotmail.com

June 6, 2008
Dear Sir/Madam:
I believe I am an excellent candidate for an ESL position at any reputable school located inside the United States. I am interested in full-time work primarily.

I am particularly interested in an ESL position because of my background teaching English in a boarding school outside Jakarta, Indonesia for two years.

I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and discuss our mutual interests. You can reach me by phone to have a phone interview or arrange for a later interview in person.

Cordially,

DANIEL HUMMEL

**Please see Resume below**
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DANIEL HUMMEL
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Home 62-21-7424351
Work 62-21-7427122
neworleans_la@hotmail.com
www.kharismabangsa.or.id
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ESL Teacher
Summary of Qualifications

• Improved the average class score of 23 Junior High school students in English Listening by 27 % in two months.

• Designed speaking self-assessment tests for Senior and Junior High school students. Designed listening tests utilizing films.

• Fostered an environment of ease and self-critique allowing students to explore their language ability and improve their overall scores on English exams.

• Adjusted English Writing methodologies for Senior High school students by transitioning from comprehension to grammar. After three tests and an initial dip in percentage by 3.5%, students average percentage increased by 3.1% over the first score.

• Learned effective classroom management with older and younger students through indirect means and 'carrot and stick' incentives.
Strengths

[Characteristics and Personality]

• Balanced multiple tasks along with teaching several levels of learners from the Pre-school to College level.

• Determined to see the class progress together without excluding less capable learners.

• Recognized by ESL trainers at the American Language Institute at San Diego State University as being student-focused.

ESL Experience

Kharisma Bangsa School, Jakarta, Indonesia

English Skills Teacher, 2006 - Present

Oversee and Engage in English teaching to over 100 students from Senior High school to Pre-school. Developing methods to motivate students for active learning modules to improve speaking and listening in English all based upon the school's curriculum. The school was only opened in 2006 and is one school of five in Indonesia belonging to PASIAD, a regional Turkish economic and philanthropic bloc. The organization focuses on upstanding and international education and expects all teachers to devote 100 percent of their time and energy for such purposes.

• Improved the participation of students, particularly the Senior students, and therefore observed improvement is English-speaking from a 6.3 to a 7.1 in one year on a scale of 1 to 9 (nine being the highest).

• Dedicated to the students future success as well as preparing them for a career where English will be of most importance.

• Improving interest in the English language by observing relatively few late and absent students in class.

Education

Certificate, amTEFL, 2005

San Diego State University, San Diego, California

Completed the certificate program at the American Language Institute which has been in operation for over 30 years. Month long program focusing on teaching methodologies, grammar, hands on experience and guidance. Program follows up on all teachers abroad and at home offering continual assistance in teaching and other activities.

B.A., International Relations, 2004

Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Benefited from diverse classes on international affairs, language and philosophy. Classes such as Contemporary Africa, World Religions, Asian Philosophy, Islamic Civilization and German language all contributed to a larger understanding of the world.

M.P.A., (Coursework toward) Public Management, 2008

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska

Completed several classes on organizational behavior, policy design and implementation and budgeting. Classes contributed to a growth in organizational abilities and on the micro level to classroom management as well.

Training

Teacher Development Program, 2008 – 2008

Lembaga Pendidikan Semesta Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

Attended a week long teacher’s training seminar focused on junior and senior high education. Constructive education, educational techniques/methods, practice teaching, and training on technology in the classroom.

Teacher Development Program, 2006 - 2006

Lembaga Pendidikan Pribadi Depok, Jakarta, Indonesia

Classroom management, strategies for motivating learners, developing students' cognitive skills, mixed ability classes, and testing and assessments

My Pals are Here, 2006 - 2006

Marshall Cavendish Education, Jakarta, Indonesia

Attended a one day training session focused on the Elementary English book, My Pals are Here. Covered topics of teaching methodologies and on the site practice.

Volunteer

IEF Trisakti University, Jakarta, Indonesia

Proofreader, 2007 – 2008

Proofread several documents some presented at international seminars in Indonesia and Malaysia for IEF in Trisakti University, one of the premier private universities in Indonesia. Improved English and recognized common mistakes made by Indonesians with English grammar to effectively address this in the classroom.