Objective: A responsible and challenging ESL position in central Seoul that will utilize my international education and background and offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Summary of qualifications:
-More than two years experience as an ESL Teacher
-Extensive experience teaching ESL and working in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the US.
-View teaching as a dynamic and interactive process
-Excellent cross cultural and communication skills
Work experience
05/08-08/08- English Village, Korea
ESL Teacher
-Utilized yoga skills and taught yoga in English to students. Co-created yoga power point presentation
-Engaged students in interactive learning and games
-Used dynamic hands on approach to teaching English on daily basis
01/08-02/08 Yu Jiep Winter Camp, Daegu, Korea
ESL Teacher
-Instructed Korean children in English as a second language in an ESL intensive environment
-Directed final performance of ¡°Hansel and Gretel¡± and ¡°Uptown Girl¡± where children showcased their improved English skills
09/07-12/07 ELS Language Schools, San Diego, CA
Substitute ESL Language Teacher
-Taught English Language to international adult students
-Wrote lesson plans and corrected grades
05/06-09/07 Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Oceanside, CA Membership Services Representative
-Planned and implemented marketing strategies to increase membership and membership retention.
-Met and surpassed monthly sales goals on a consecutive basis
-Spokesperson for the Oceanside Chamber at numerous networking events and conventions.
-Consulted small business owners in effective marketing strategies
-Responsible for taking care of new and current members¡¯ business needs.
-Active in numerous chamber committees that are key in making chamber policies.
-Wrote weekly articles for the Oceanside Business Journal
11/04-05-06 FLS International Oceanside, CA
Student Services & Housing Coordinator
-Responsible for recruiting and maintaining over 300 host families, for placement of international students.
-Created successful marketing and advertising materials for program.
-Successfully placed over 800 international students in American family¡¯s homes.
-Planned and executed public events and workshops related to recruiting and maintaining host families.
-Counseled international students and a liaison for international agencies world wide.
-Trained staff in all matters of administrative and housing work.
-Processed and tracked tuition, fees and check requests.
-Established and maintained highly confidential files and records.
03/03-04/04 Feedback Idiomas RJ, Brazil
ESL Teacher
-Prepared curriculum for adult ESL classrooms
-Taught Business English to business executives at corporations as an International Language Consultant
01/02-04/02- Vibe Foundation Bali, Indonesia
ESL Volunteer Teacher
-Developed, wrote and implemented English curriculum to Indonesian elementary school children
-Trained teachers in alternative teaching methods
05/01-09/01 Jefferson Community Center Seattle, WA
Assistant Director of summer camp
-Provided activity and financial planning and off-site excursions for the camp.
-Supervised 6 counselors, 6 junior counselors and 60 children.
Awards received
-Associate of the Year 2005 FLS International
-¡°Best of the Best¡± 2005 summer award FLS International
-Awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for academic excellence 2001
Education
TEFL International
Chiang Mai, Thailand
-TESOL Certification 4/08-5/08
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
Olympia, WA
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. 1998-2002
Study Abroad Projects:
-Interned in Cochin, India for ¡°The Week¡± an Indian news magazine. Assisted in editing journalist¡¯s stories for news magazines.
-Key Project: "Brazil in Motion", an 80-page photo essay on the interrelationship of Brazilian culture, dance, and social injustice
Other
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, ChamberWare, Navision, SEVIS and the Internet.
-Fluent in spoken and written Portuguese and conversational Spanish skills.
-Participated in an international agricultural environment on a kibbutz in Israel in 1995-1996.
-Implemented non-violence program, ¡°TJ Talks,¡± with children ages six to ten at the Boys and Girls Club in Denver CO. Created art projects with children fostering non violence themes in 1997-1998
