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 ˆ 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 ˆ 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 ˆ 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.
1997ˆ1999, 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 Hwa buk 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 „on the job‰ 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