Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Martin Gans. I'm a teacher from the USA and have been teaching in many countries for more than five years.

It has always been my dream to teach in Korea or Japan.
I have been fascinated by its people, history, culture, tradition and natural beauty.
My ability as a teacher has been proven successful in all the institutions where I have worked.
I have always been a very popular, respected and well-liked teacher.
I have educated, motivated, encouraged, enriched, guided and managed people of different ages, social, cultural and educational backgrounds.
My energy, humor, creativity and sensitivity in teaching have been shown to be positive not only for students of all ages but also for other teachers.
I firmly believe that my cultural and educational background as well as my life and teaching experiences will be of great benefit to any institution.
It would be a great privilege and an honor for me, if I were given the opportunity to teach in Japan or Korea.
I am anxiously waiting for your reply.
Respectfully,
Martin Gans
Resume
of
Martin D. Gans
15411 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA
PH: 818-786-6154
Cell phone in China 86-13450200317
E-mail: martinthesourcerer@gmail.com

Objective

Increase the development of my teaching skills in the English and Spanish languages. Provide students with a functional use of the language in academic, business and every day conversational settings.

Teach students how to think and solve problems, communicate clearly, intelligently and overcome shyness in a fun and energetic environment. Encourage students to be team players and have confidence in themselves as individuals.
Qualifications
I received a trilingual education and upbringing in English, Spanish and German and taught English and Spanish in many countries. Have educated, motivated, encouraged, guided and managed people of different age, social, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Directed, managed and worked in the retail, food service, bakery and beverage industries. I have vast experience in creating new food items, menu design, planning, as well as in negotiations, sales, training, customer service and solving problems especially those needing immediate solutions.
Relevant Experience
Guangdong University of Technology, Huali Campus, Canton, China

Teach oral English, English listening and comprehension

Teach Business English

March 2007 to present

Spanish Instructor

Teach beginning level Spanish

March 2007 to present
Guangzhou University/Sontan College, Guangzhou, Canton,China

February 2006 to February 2007
Taught Oral English.
Creative writing and Business English writing
Masquat Engineering, Van Nuys, CA USA

February 05 to December 05
Business Manager and Training coordinator (Taught Business English Communication to the Management Staff)
Pacific Language and Business Center. Lad Prao, BKK, THAI.
Taught Spanish and German to adults for employment in the airline and food industries. Also taught German to medical students
January 2003 to December 2003

Private Tutor. Lad Prao, BKK. THAI.
Taught English and Spanish

March 2003 to January 2004
California State University Los Angeles, CA. USA
Taught college level Spanish

1973 to 1975
East Los Angeles High School, Los Angeles, CA. USA

ESL Teacher

1975 to 1978
Los Angeles City Hall. Mayor’s Office. CA, USA
Translator and Teacher of Spanish. Taught Spanish to Government Officials including the Mayor of Los Angeles Mr. Tom Bradley. Translated letters and documents for the Mayor’s Office

1972 to 1975

Additional Experience
Owned and operated Stars Drive-In Restaurants, a chain of fast food restaurants in Southern California. Fully in-charge of the full operation of these fast food restaurants/diners (some with drive thru), including buying, P& L, menu planning, layout, recipes, training, sales and marketing, from 1995 to 2003.

General Manager of the Food Service/Bakery divisions of the FEDCO Department Stores, a chain of 10 giant retail stores in S. California with yearly sales in excess 40 million dollars in that division only. I directed and coordinated the total operation of these divisions including buying, P&L, merchandising, menu planning, advertisement, training of the management staff, money handling and customer service, from 1980 to 1995.

Owned, directed, oversaw and coordinated businesses for over 30 years, especially in the food service/bakery and beverage industries.
Traveled extensively especially in the American Continent and in Asia.

Additional Skills

Education: Computer literate, acting, staging (theater)

Practical: Food preparation, cooking, home building

Education
California State University Los Angeles:
Bachelor of Art Degree in Spanish (German Minor) 1973
California State University Los Angeles
Master of Art program in Spanish (not completed)
1974
Los Angeles County Health Department
Food handlers certification 200,2002,2003

I to I Academy Denver, Colorado
TEFL Diploma
2005

Awards

Sigma Delta Pi

Spanish Honorary Society
President from 1972 to 1974/Life member

Alpha Mu Gamma

Foreign Language Honorary Society

Life member since 1973

Best Fast Food Restaurant in the Valley Award

Los Angeles 2001

Hobbies

Reading, trekking, brisk walking, cooking, playing trumpet and tennis