Hello! I am an experienced, native-speaking, Canadian ESL teacher (30 years old ) seeking a full-time position. I have ESL teaching experience in Turkey and Korea, working with students ranging from kindergarten level to adults. I have taught TOEFL, iBT, TEPS and SAT preparation classes, as well as music, activity, conversation and reading classes. I have taught individual students one-on-one as well as large classes of up to twenty-three students. I also have experience teaching English immersion classes in such subjects as Political Science, American History, Social Studies and English Literature. Please see my attached resume, degree, passport, reference letter and photos for your consideration. Currently I am in Istanbul Turkey teaching at a primary school. My contract finishes June 13, 2008.

I am also the proud parent of a 15-month-old daughter, Lilo, who will also be traveling with me as I teach abroad. She was born in Korea and has been coming to school with me when I teach, entertaining herself with videos on her laptop computer or keeping busy in a playpen while I am in class. I have been feeding/changing her diapers during my breaks/lunch period and I would enjoy a position that would allow me to continue to do the same or would provide a nursery for her while I teach.

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I would prefer to hear from you via email, then we can arrange a phone interview.

Take care and thank you in advance.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Shanahan

* I am able to leave Istanbul any day after June 13th and am available for a six month or 12 month contract. 6 month to depart for Canada before Christmas.

Skype: cynthia.shanahan
WORK EXPERIENCE

Burç Koleji Elementary School – Istanbul, Turkey Feb. 2008 - present

ESL Teacher
• Teaching English conversation to Turkish students, grades 1 - 7
San Sae Sori Kindergarten – Jangyu, Korea Oct. 2007 - January 2008
ESL Teacher
• Teaching English writing, reading and speaking to Korean students, 5 - 11 years of age
Speed-Up Language Institute (Hagwon) – Jeonju, Korea June 2006 - June 2007
ESL Teacher
• Teaching English writing, reading and speaking to Korean students, 10 – 34 years of age
• Experience working with private students 1:1 as well as large classes of up to 15 students
• Application of TEPS, iBT and TOEFEL test preparation materials
Versa-Care Long Term Care Facility – Windsor, ON, Canada Sept. 2003 - June 2006
Personal Support Worker
• Recorded daily care plan and changes in resident's physical and mental health
• Cared for the residents with dementia and limited mobility
• Fed, bathed, Activities and Daily Living, assisted Range of Motion
• Assisted RN and RPN with medication and general care of residents
Central Park Lodges Retirement Residence – Windsor, ON, Canada Nov. 2003 - Mar. 2004
Personal Support Worker
• Worked as a part-time and on-call Personal Support Worker
Villa Maria Home for the Aged – Windsor, ON, Canada July 2002 - Nov. 2003
Personal Support Worker
• Worked as a part-time and on-call Personal Support Worker
Accident Injury Management Windsor (AIM) – Windsor, ON Canada Oct. 2000 - Sept. 2001
Chiropractic Health Assistant
• Treated patients with electric muscle stimulator, laser therapy, ultrasound
or low-volt, vibratone massage therapy, prepared patients for further treatment by doctor
EDUCATION
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology – Windsor, ON, Canada Jan. 2002 - May 2002
Certificate: Personal Support Worker
Gordon University – Grayslake, IL, USA June 1996 – Dec. 2000
B.A. Education
ACCREDITATIONS
• Level 'C' C.P.R.
• Basic Cardiac Life Saver
• Safety - Oriented First Aid
• Heart Saver
REFERENCES: Available upon request