Creative, committed, TEFL-certified teacher with more than 9 years of teaching experience. Brings substantial knowledge of Korean culture, Korean language structure, and the problems Korean learners of English face. Gets students' attention with energetic teaching, keeps students' interest with well-planned, traditional and multimedia lessons that focus on getting students talking.
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Summary
Work History
Kongju, Chungcheongnam-do
Nov 2009 - Present
Native English Teacher
Taught 1st and 2nd grade high school classes in cooperation with Korean English teachers.
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- Used short-films and animation, TV ads, sitcoms, American football, The Marshmallow Challenge, elements of composition in photography, and more to spark imagination, interest and discussion.
- Led a month-long creative & 5-paragraph essay writing course during winter break.
- Employed strategies to meet the needs of students at various levels.
- Edited and contributed to the school newspaper.
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
Oct 2006 - Oct 2009
Native English Teacher
Taught 1st and 2nd grade middle school classes in cooperation with Korean English teachers.
- Sparked student interest with strategic use of multi-media.
- Created lessons and activities to augment regular coursework.
- Planned curriculum for extracurricular English classes.
- Edited and contributed to the school newspaper.
Iksan, Jeollabuk-do
Mar 2000 - Dec 2005
English Instructor
Taught conversational English to adults of all backgrounds at all levels, and children from ages 6 to 13.
- Enhanced cooperation between management and staff as head teacher.
- Created tests, tracked student progress and made report cards.
- Led recruitment, orientation and training of new teachers.
- Reviewed and helped choose new curriculum.
- Updated and carried out level tests each term.
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do
Sep 1998 - Sep 1999
English Instructor
Taught conversational English at the intermediate level to professionals, university students and laypeople.
- Drew on 10 years of experience as a language student to make the transition to language teacher.
- Gained extensive experience with New American Streamlines.
- Consistently kept classes at or near 16-member maximum.
Education
Lincoln, NE, United States
Dec 1997
Bachelor of Arts, German, International Affairs
TEFL Certification Course
Skills
Attachments
Comparison Lesson
This is a sample of lesson material I put together to teach comparative expressions.
School Newspaper
I was asked to write the articles and do the layout for a page of the school paper.
Short Video Lesson
Students watch short video clips and learn the difference between fun, funny, and interesting while using gerunds.
A 'be going to' lesson
Powerpoint Presentation:
She is putting on her skates. She is going to go skating.
She is putting on her skates. She is going to go skating.
Interests
Letter of Reference
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