William Rodick
6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201 St. Thomas, VI 00802
wrodick@sttj.k12.vi 340-244-3024

Objective
I am a passionate and dedicated teacher who welcomes challenge and I greatly appreciate enveloping myself within other cultures. My objective is to teach in a culturally rich setting to students that most need assistance.

Summary Of Qualifications
ß Native, qualified ESOL teacher.
ß Extensive experience in teaching and training adults and children.

Education
Oxford TEFL (Active Language, Cadiz), Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL, 2005
Mark: A
James Madison University, B.A., English, 2005
G.P.A.: 3.6
Northern Virginia Community College, A.S., Psychology, 2003
G.P.A.: 3.8

Experience
English Teacher, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2007-present

Ivanna Eudora Kean High School has a population of approximately 1,000 students, mostly of West Indian heritage. My average class size is 25 students and I have instructed 10th grade English and Junior Composition and currently instruct 11th grade and a reading class for English as a Second Language. The curriculum and accreditation are of the United States Department of Educations system.

ß Utilizing the addition of new resources, I planned a program for instruction that adheres to the philosophy, goals, and objectives outlined by the United States Department of Education and which is currently being used by experienced teachers of my discipline.
ß Made purposeful and appropriate lesson plans including a design for study that met the individual needs of my students.
ß Created a classroom environment conducive to learning that encouraged enthusiasm for the subject and respect for others.
ß Coached men’s and women’s cross-country and track teams.

English Teacher, Leone High School, American Samoa, 2006-2007

Leone High School has a population of approximately 1,000 students of Samoan heritage. My average class size was 35 students and I instructed 10th and 11th grade English classes of mainstream and proficient levels. The curriculum and accreditation are of the United States Department of Education system.

ß Planned and implemented a program of instruction that adheres to the philosophy, goals, and objectives outlined by the American Samoa Department of Education.
ß Made purposeful and appropriate lesson plans including a design for study that met the individual needs of my students.
ß Created a classroom environment conducive to learning that encouraged enthusiasm for the subject and respect for others.
ß Provided flexibility in lessons that motivated and challenged children of different levels (mainstream and proficient).
ß Coached both the men’s and women’s soccer teams to playoff and championship games, respectively.

Substitute Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia, 2006

ß Taught most academic subjects in all grade levels including ESL. Although the bulk of my assignments, especially where my presence was requested, were split between elementary (4th-6th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade English and math) classrooms. Northern Virginia is a very diverse suburban/urban area and the students, which averaged approximately 20-25 per classroom, reflected this diversity.
ß Gained invaluable classroom experience.
ß Became a requested and well-sought instructor within the Fairfax school system.

TEFL Student, Active Language, Cadiz, Spain, 2005

ß Hands-on EFL instruction of Elementary and Upper-Intermediate students including personal and group analysis and instruction.
ß Critical observation by experienced TEFL instructors helped me improve and tailor my teaching style.
ß Learned how to critique course-books and create materials to compensate.
ß Observed and offered analysis to fellow student-teachers, which improved later self-analysis.
ß Worked collectively with other teachers and mentors to perfect lesson plans.

Tutor/Mentor, Boys and Girls Club of Rockingham County, Simms Unit, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 2004-2006

ß Tutored children with schoolwork from a variety of disciplines and grade levels. I would assist with science fair projects, math problems, and helped Sonia win a spelling bee. Most students needing help were elementary or middle school aged and needed assistance with the basic academic areas of math, history, science, and English. Many of these students needed additional assistance as ESL students.
ß Serve as a mentor and role model. Through mentor-based friendships and guidance of alternatives to future criminal behavior, I worked with kids to show them how fun life is by working hard to fulfill one’s goals.
ß Recognized for work with the organization as Volunteer of the Month.

Coach, Special Olympics of Virginia, Area Four, Bridgewater, Virginia, 2005

ß Instructed people of varied ages with disabilities in swimming techniques. Most of my athletes were between the ages of 19 and 65 years old. Several were very successful in competition. For many, learning how to stay above water without my assistance was more of an achievement than any medal – fulfilling such goals was the purpose for my time there.
ß Advised techniques as a coach for use in competition.

Substitute Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, Virginia, 2003-2004, 2006

ß Taught most academic subjects in all grade levels including ESL. Although the bulk of my assignments were in elementary (4th-8th grade) classrooms. Northern Virginia is a very diverse suburban/urban area and the students, which averaged approximately 20-25 per classroom, reflected this diversity.
ß Gained invaluable classroom experience.
ß Became a requested and well-sought instructor within the Loudoun school system.

Instructor, Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax, Virginia, 2002

ß Designed and implemented a program for soccer instruction; the foundations of which are presently in continued use.
ß Increased enthusiasm and participation for the summer program among parents of children I instructed (several parents returned for more of my camps and overall enrollment more than doubled).
ß Worked closely with children of varied ages (approximately 7-12 years old) and experience levels and created an enjoyable learning environment.

Skills
ß Proficient Spanish.
ß Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and Macintosh/Apple programs.
ß Certified as a soccer coach - Oceania Football Confederation Introduction to Coaching Certificate
ß Cross-country and Track coach