educate292@yahoo.com
You will find that the accompanying curriculum vitae covers my past work experiences and my academic background in detail, but here is a summary of the key skills I have to offer:
• Ability to maintain student¡¯s attention by presenting material in a fun and exciting way
• Ability to work in chaotic situations and still maintain a sense of humor
• Ability to create instructional materials and procedures consistent with individual
learning behaviors
• Employ patience and understanding while managing difficult students
It is my belief that a teacher¡¯s mission is to make the learning environment enjoyable and exciting. If students have fun in their learning environment, they will want to LEARN. I believe that that¡¯s what school is all about.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Smits
Benjamin C. Smits Cert. TEFL
284 Stockdale Road
Trenton, Ontario, Canada
K8V 5P6
(613) 392 –688
educdate292@yahoo.com
Native English speaker of English 35 years.
Trained Teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Trained by Internationally recognized Cert. Ed. and RSA trainer.
English for Special Purposes
English for Everyday General Conversation
English for Business
English for Information Technology
Qualifications and Training
- Trained in teaching as a Foreign Language Course Contents Structual, Functional, and
Humanistic/Communicative approaches.
- Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation. Teaching Speaking, Listening,
Reading, and Writing.
- Attended and facilitated several workshops about teaching English to children to help
further enhance my teaching skills
- Over 4 years of ESL teaching experience in South Korea, to students of all ages and levels of
English
- 3 years of work experience in business related atmosphere
- Over 2 years of work experience in information technology industry
TEFL Certificate, TEFL Training, Witney, Unitied Kingdom, 2008
TESL/TEFL Certificate, ICAL Online Teacher Training; 2002
Website Design Certificate, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, Canada; 2002
Micro Computer Studies Certificate, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, Canada; 2001
Computer Mainetance and Repair Diploma, Universal Career Institute, Montreal, Canada; 1997
Bachelor of Science Degree, Economics, Trent University, Peterborough, Canada; 1994
Experience in Foreign Countries
- Work in South Korea and Canada
- Travel in Vietnam, Philippenes, and Japan
Languages spoken: English – Native speaker
French – Beginner
Work
2007 ---- 2008, Cheolsan Elementary School (After School Program), Gwangmyong, Korea
ESL Teacher
Instructed elementary students, ages 7 – 13, five hours a day Monday – Friday, using both textbook-based and self-created lessons with focuses on speaking (conversation), grammar, writing, and reading. Classes were not pair taught, requiring excellent interactive coping ability. Created a fun and stimulating environment for the students. Administered oral examinations and wrote assessment cards for all students. Attended and facilitated workshops to help further enhance teaching skills.
2006 ---- 2007, Sangwon Elementary School, Bucheon (After School Program), Korea
ESL Teacher
Duties same as above
2004 ---- 2006, EBY Academy, Seoul, Korea
ESL Teacher
Duties same as above
2003, Alphabet Street Language Institute, Seoul, Korea
ESL Teacher
Duties same as above
1997 ---- 2002, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Assessment Field Officer
Identified specific client needs by addressing general enquiries and concerns – via telephone and ¡®face-toface¡¯ conversations - and implemented solutions to fulfill those needs. Prepared specific-purpose reports which were used by property Assessors as an aid in defending assessments at the judicial level. Established strong analytical, listening, and speaking skills while defending property values before the Assessment Review Board.
1995 ---- 1997, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Account Manager/Sales Representative
Demonstrated strong planning, organization, and negotiation skills while working in the computer wholesale industry.
Skills Useful in Teaching
- Expert in using word processors, spreadsheets, and databases to access information for
professional purposes
- Extensive experience in using the internet to research topics
- Ability to integrate Microsoft Office programs to further enhance the software
capabilities and to increase professional products
About Myself
I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of - and excel at - communicating ideas to others in an interesting and inspiring way. In addition, I derive great pleasure and satisfaction from helping others to accomplish their goals.
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