CAREER OBJECTIVE:
A challenging career teaching English overseas, where I can gain life experience and grow as an individual, while also helping others. I’ve worked as an English Teacher in South Korea for the past 3 years, and have greatly enjoyed being a part of this fun and rewarding profession.

AVAILABLE: September 2008

WORK SKILLS:
Conducting large or small classes of students, using textbooks, workbooks, and multi-media resources, while ensuring that each student understands the material being taught.

Writing, assigning, and correcting tests/essays for all levels of English.

Excellent grammar and writing skills developed in English courses.

Teaching classes professionally, maintaining order, and making certain that each student is having fun while learning English.

Writing, conducting and managing weekly phone teaching for multiple classes.

Experienced teaching different levels of TOEIC and TOEFL material.

Preparing lesson material and organizing lesson plans for all levels of English.

Supervising the assigned homework for each student, ensuring that it is being completed correctly and on time.

Successfully completed a weekend training seminar on the fundamentals of the Little Fox English Language computer system.

Assisted a Korean University Professor during his application process for a visiting scholar position at an American University, editing and proofreading his correspondence.

EDUCATION:
University of Ottawa 2001 - 2003
Ottawa, Ontario
Baccalaureate in Arts
English Literature

Algonquin College 1999 - 2001
Ottawa, Ontario
Diploma in Culinary Management

WORK EXPERIENCE:
ELI Language School, Namyangju City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
2007-2008

Little Fox Language Centre, Yullyang-dong, Cheongju City, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
2006-2007

American School, Kagyeong-dong, Cheongju City, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
2005-2006

Continental Health Care Services Inc., Orleans, Ontario, Canada
2003 - 2005
Working as a hospital attendant at the Ottawa Hospital’s General and Civic Campuses, caring for psychiatric and post-op patients, all of whom needed constant attention and supervision.

Assisted hospital staff during busy periods, taking on additional duties when necessary.

Sat with patients, talked with them, and provided companionship.

Ensured that a patient did not cause harm to themselves or others.

Provided a daily oral report of the patient’s symptoms and needs.

VOLUNTEER WORK:
Habitat for Humanity (Winter 1999): Working with a team of volunteers, helped
with the construction of two houses intended for disadvantaged families

ACHIEVEMENTS:
SAW Video Association Workshop in Digital Video Production

Graduated from University of Ottawa - Baccalaureate in Arts with major in English Literature

Graduated with distinction on Dean’s honour list from Algonquin College - Culinary Management

St. John Ambulance certification in CPR and First Aid

Wrote a one-act play for a university competition, which was presented by a professional theatre troupe (The Shenandoah Shakespeare Express)

QUALITIES:
Punctual, Hard working, Trustworthy, Honest, Dependable, Adaptable

INTERESTS:
Writing, Reading, Filmmaking, Tennis, Indoor Rock-climbing, Golf, Hiking, Boating, Gardening, Cooking, Sailing, Snow shoeing, Swimming, Music, Movies

REFERENCES:
Mr. Kim
ELI Language School
Namyangju, South Korea
Tel: 011-9964-1642

Mr. Park
Little Fox Language Centre
Cheongju, South Korea
Tel: (043) 216-0509
Fax: (043) 212-0580

Mr. Seo
American School
Cheongju, South Korea
Tel: (043) 233-0582
Fax: (043) 231-0509