My name is Laurie Merk and my partner's name is Mark Riley. We have been teaching in South Korea for the last two years and are currently employed working for the Korean government English program EPIK. We will finish our contracts at the end of August and will be looking to start anytime after then.
We both hold bachelor degrees and have successfully completed a 100 hour International TEFL Teacher Training certificate. I have 2 years teaching experience and my partner has 5 years experience.
We are debt free and looking for a new and exciting place to live and work. If you are interested please feel free to contact me at laurie.merk@gmail.com or by phone (82) 10 6661 6420.
Regards,
Your potential employee
Laurie Merk
MARK RILEY
Nationality: New Zealand/ British
Passports: New Zealand/ UK
Age:30
woodyrileynz@gmail.com
PERSONAL OBJECTIVE
I enjoy learning new things, developing new skills and building on my current skills. Learning about different cultures and languages are interesting and exciting to me. I enjoy the challenge of change, with the chance to grow personally, develop professionally and succeed in both.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2007/09 – 2008/08 Foreign Language Center (EPIK) Jeju Island, S.Korea
Head English Teacher
Language assessment and placement of elementary and middle school students.
Language assessment and placement for adult learners.
Semester scheduling for a staff of 7 English teachers.
Simulation lab program and curriculum development.
Judging of local schools and community English speech contests.
2006/09 – 2007/09 Foreign Language Center (EPIK) Jeju Island, S.Korea
English Teacher
Elementary and middle school immersion program curriculum development and implementation.
Jeju Outreach Program curriculum development and implementation.
Saturday reading class materials development and implementation.
Creation and development of class materials
2005/08 – 2006/07 Yes English Academy Jeju Island, S.Korea
English Teacher
Academy curriculum development and implementation.
Worked with Korean staff to facilitate weekly testing.
EDUCATION
2007
International TEFL Teacher Training Certificate. (I.T.T.T)
100 hour TEFL training program certificate.
1997–1999, Auckland University of Technology Auckland, NZL
BMS, Bachelor of Maori Studies - Major in Business Development.
Diploma in Cultural Tourism and Travel
VOLUNTEER WORK
In Jeju I organized and coached the Jeju ultimate frisbee sports team and the Jeju touch rugby team for 2 years. We participated in 2 big international tournaments each year. With over 30 local and ex-pat members, I have organized practices, meeting places, training and sponsorship for tournaments.
I participated in many local community events including the annual Pumpkin Festival, penguin swims, and the Jeju 2007 International Day. I have also volunteered time at English camps run by the local library.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
My interests include traveling, sightseeing, active sports and reading.
E-MAIL WOODYRILEYNZ@GMAIL.COMJEJU CITY, JEJU ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA • PHONE (82) 10 6661 6420
LAURIE CHRISTINE MERK
Date of Birth: April 8, 1981
Country of Birth: Canada
Passport: Canada
Sex: Female
Telephone: 82-10-6661-6420
Email: laurie.merk@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT
September 2007-September 2008 Hwabuk Elementary School
Public School Teacher
Taught English in the public school system to grades 3,4,5 and 6.
Taught public elementary school teachers.
Helped implement classes to be taught solely in English in a range of subjects from math to art.
Edited math, art, science texts to be used by public school teachers.
Taught conversation classes to advanced adult students who were working as teachers in public middle schools and high schools.
August 2006-August 2007 International Language School
Private School Teacher
Taught English to elementary level and middle school level children.
Implemented a new teaching system that focused on all school subjects being taught in English which allowed students to develop their vocabulary and English speaking skills while learning about science, social studies, math and history.
December 2004- July 2006 SaskTel Regina, Saskatchewan
Internet Activations Support Associate
Contribute to the improvement of overall job performance by assisting in Ħ°on the jobĦħ training.
Continually coaching to help employees improve their knowledge base.
Programming of both internet and television services for activation.
2004-2005 Luther College Regina, Saskatchewan
Assistant Dean
Directly oversaw the studies and daily living of over 100 students from all over the world with the majority of ESL students coming from Asia.
Worked directly with faculty and students to engage students in their own learning process.
Implemented effective behavior strategies and assisted staff with behavior intervention.
Implemented effective strategies to immerse ESL students into Canadian culture including supervised outings and after school programs.
Kept accurate records of students attendance and progress.
EDUCATION
2007 International TEFL Teacher Training
100 hour TEFL training program certificate
1999-2005 University of Regina Regina,Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major Visual Arts
Minor Art History
1999 University of Chicoutimi Chicoutimi,Quebec
Department of Canadian Heritage Summer Language Bursary Recipient
