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(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

enthusiastic, results-focused educator with b.a. in english, m.a. in modern history, and tbe and tefl certifications eager to offer classroom instruction, curriculum development, and student relations experience, as well as talents gained from writing / editing endeavors, toward achieving key academic goals.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         integral leader who conceptualizes, develops, and delivers targeted instructional solutions to improve student performance.

         top performer who establishes nurturing relationships with students of varying cultural and economic backgrounds.

         proficient multi-tasker who plans, prioritizes, and manages educational assignments within deadline-driven environments.

         ambitious self-starter who contributes superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical abilities toward meeting key objectives.

         excellent communicator who has conducted independent, overland, adventure, and educational travel on all 7 continents and 120 countries, including demonstrating fluency in spanish and english languages.

key areas of expertise

 

classroom management                                       english as a foreign language                                           writing / editing processes

elf methods & materials                                    american english pronunciation                                       student / business relations

structure of english language                              intercultural communication for teachers                        business english for teachers

 

education, certifications & academic honors

 

master of arts in modern history                                                                                                          university college london

bachelor of arts in english (3.5 gpa; british literature specialization; history minor)                                 university of florida

 

tbe certificate • tefl certificate                                                                    worldwide teachers development institute

 

sigma tau delta english honor society • gamma sigma alpha honor society • golden key national honor society

 

instructional job history

 

english teacher, canada international school, daegu, korea                                                                                           2010

intern, worldwide teachers development institute, boston, ma                                                                                     2000

intern, american english language foundation, boston, ma                                                                                            2000

english tutor, english in action program, gainesville, fl                                                                                                    1999

preschool teacher, ymca, sarasota, fl                                                                                                                                               1994

 

         planned and presented solutions-focused conversational english lesson plans within one-on-one settings to non-native speakers by employing concise, effective teaching methodologies which achieved significant increases in student language performance.

         played a vital role in building and sustaining self-confidence for diverse students to utilize english language skills in daily life.

         contributed strong communication abilities toward assessing student proficiencies to provide balanced performance evaluations, along with interfacing among parents and guardians to discuss individual academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses.

         optimized student success within fast-paced preschool environments by developing, coordinating, and delivering hands-on, innovative learning activities designed to instill within all individuals the desire to think, create, and learn at higher levels.

 

additional job history

 

published travel photographer, picture.com                                                                                                        summers 2003 / 2004

published travel writer, amerispan                                                                                                                                             june 2003

freelance manuscript line editor, private clientele                                                                                                     summer 2001

published travel writer, scene magazine                                                                                                                                 may 2000

staff writer, pg magazine                                                                                                                                                            1998 c 1999

 

supplemental activities

 

asian cultural history tour & european cultural history tour                                                  eastern michigan university

summer school salamanca, spain                                                                                 american institute for foreign study

participant                                                                                                                            costa rica rainforest outward bound