Education / Certificates
Bachelor Degree in English from Simon Fraser University • IELTS Teacher Training Workshop (2014) • CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) – (2012) • Korea Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (2011) Government Scholar Certificate • Teach and Learn Korea (TaLK) (2011) Teacher Training
Professional Experience
• Vancouver General International College (VGC) April 2018- Present ESL Teacher • Prepares and creates engaging and effective lesson plans for Upper Intermediate core classes, Beginner Grammar through Speaking and Writing classes, Business English, and Speaking and Error Correction classes. • iTTTi March 2018 Present ESL Substitute Teacher • Substitutes for a variety of English Core classes and IELTS classes. • Eurocentres Vancouver February 2018- Present ESL Teacher • Prepares and creates relevant and engaging lesson plans for Upper Intermediate core classes and Beginner Fluency classes, and teaches students in the Junior Programme. Substitutes for a variety of classes. • Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) September 2017 – December 2017 ESL Teacher • Instructed beginner, intermediate, and advanced students in intensive English courses. Created and prepared dynamic and engaging lesson plans for upper intermediate Reading Writing General English classes and advanced Communications classes during busy semesters. Substituted for a variety of classes and levels. • TOEFL Seminar March 2016- April 2017 ESL Teacher • Engaged both beginner and advanced students in preparation for their TOEIC exams. Instructed on strategies and applied practice of TOEFL Test Skills, Listening, and Speaking sections. • Education Through Communication in the Community (ECC) ESL Teacher September 2015- April 2017 • Taught a variety of classes from young children to adults with different ability levels in a friendly and patient manner in the Kansai area of Japan. • King George International College September 2013-September 2015 ESL Teacher/IELTS Preparations Teacher/IEPE and EPE Substitute/PMM Teacher • Taught classes on grammar, reading, writing, listening, and communications to adult ESL learners at a variety of levels in a positive and encouraging manner. Preparation and administration of quizzes and tests. Weekly student support sessions. • Prepared ESL learners to succeed in their International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Instructed students in strategies and learning in the following academic and general modules: speaking, listening, writing, reading, and grammar. • Substituted for Intermediate English for Post-Secondary Education (IEPE) and English for Post-Secondary (EPE). • Engaged students in while teaching Power Speaking and Modern Media (PMM). Course work involved pronunciation, grammar, presentation skills, and analysis of global media. • Halifax Life Tutoring February 2015-September 2015 • Tutored ESL students in pre-university writing and IELTS preparation in an encouraging and patient manner. • K-SEP Muskoka Language International Summer 2013/ Summer 2014 English Teacher • Implemented dynamic and relevant lesson plans for a class of Grade 9 students at a high school (Kasukabe Kyohei) in Saitama, Japan. Lessons included: vocabulary, spelling, speaking, games, and cultural differences. • Teach and Learn Korea (TaLK) 2011-2012 English Teacher • Maintained classroom management by creating interesting and interactive lesson plans, which included: games, conversational English, listening and speaking skills, presentations, weekly quizzes, and vocabulary and grammar lessons. • The Korean-English language barrier was overcome by developing a relationship with students and teachers, an effort to assimilate into Korean culture, and a sense of humour and humility. • During the school year I addressed and managed varying skill levels with encouragement and use of different styles of learning such as: auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic.
Teaching Approach
Relevant, dynamic, interesting, student-based learning with effective and engaging lessons with an integrated learning approach.
