HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ESL INSTRUCTOR

Accomplished teacher with extensive experience in teaching ESL to students ranging in ages, from 5-18 years old
Exceptional background in implementing meaningful and effective coursework that engages students and expedites learning
Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to motivate and mentor students of all ages and learning levels
Practical experience living and working in China and understanding of cultural differences and sensitivities

EXPERIENCE
Luoling Foreign Language School, Luohu District, Shenzhen, China. English Instructor August 2013-Present
•Manage 10 different 6th grade classes, with a size average of 50 students on a daily basis.
•Create daily lesson plans aimed at implementing effective learning materials designed to stimulate conversation and effective memorization.
•Facilitate conversation in English using creative games and activities.
•Implement activities designed to improve, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and critical thinking in English.

Academic Tutor, (SAT Prep, College) New York, USA. Private Academic Tutor January 2011-June 2013
•Provided one-on-one tutoring for SAT Prep, University level English and Science Courses
•Helped increase my SAT Prep student’s score by over 200 points which ensured his placement at a top academic level university
•Produced excellent academic results for local university students who achieved ‘A’ grades for their Science and English writing courses

Chungdahm Institute (CDI), Busan, South Korea. ESL Instructor November 2009-December 2010
•Taught a challenging and comprehensive curriculum ranging in subjects including: world history, U.S. history and culture, earth science and U.S. literature
•As classroom teacher, built a rapport with students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and age groups
•Created a trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students’ strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning styles
•During the fall term in 2010, was named best instructor in a school wide student survey

EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. September 2003- 2009
Master of Arts in Geography
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.4/4.0

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Geography, Concentration in Conflict and Security
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.3/4.0
Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
•Have extensive communication, organizational and interpersonal skill
•Mandarin language skills(currently studying the language independently)
•Knowledge of numerous aspects of Asian culture (i.e., cuisine and sports) which I use as an additional tool to facilitate more effective learning
•Highly Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)