2009-2010      Yongsin Elementary School  Namyangju, South Korea

Part of Namyangju Model School program

3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade Curriculum English Teacher

Afterschool Advanced Classes Teacher

Parent’s English Class Teacher

Implemented a system for evaluation of student performance

2008–2009     Instituto Thomas Jefferson  Guadalajara, Mexico

Pre First- Fifth Grade Art Teacher, High School Humanities and Art Teacher

Planed with classroom teachers to integrate classroom curriculum into the art room

Helped produced and create costumes and props for the Christmas Production

Planned and implemented service projects using art as a vehicle

Create displays and art exhibits for the school and community

2007–2008     The American School Foundation Guadalajara, Mexico

                           4^th Grade Teacher and Destination Imagination Sponsor

                           In charge of creating the 4th grade Writing Curriculum

                           Aided in planning a 2 day Educational Camping Trip

                           Collaborating to present “Folklorama,” a cultural festival

2005–2007     Kansas City Missouri School District- Bryant Elementary Kansas City, MO

                           2006-2007 4th Grade Teacher

                           Building Math Leader – trained teachers how to implement math program

                           Textbook Coordinator – distributed, inventoried, and ordered textbooks

                           Lead Teacher for bi-weekly after-school “Power Hour” program

                           2005-2006 4^th Grade Teacher/Residential Intern

Part of a program that combined student teaching with first year of teaching

                           Math Cadre – planned and implemented school wide math assessments

                           Professional Development Committee – planned building level workshops

2002-2004      Center School District Kansas City, MO

                           Substitute Teacher – early childhood through high school

                           Unique opportunity to experiment with a variety of age groups and strategies

2002-2004      Belton School District Belton, MO

                           Paraprofessional- variety of grade levels and subjects

                           Assisted teachers in lesson planning and teaching during summer school

As an experienced certified educator, I would be an excellent candidate for your school due to my qualifications, to which my attached résumé can attest.  My objective is to continue to teach in South Korea for the next two years.

After two years of teaching in a diverse public school with students from many countries, plus my two years of teaching in Mexico, my experience with English Language Learners is a valuable asset.  Having taught in a public school in Korea for a year, I am familiar with the learning style and issues students face while learning Engilsh.  In addition, my ability to adapt my teaching to a variety of learning styles, my extensive knowledge of technology, and my sensitivity to cultural needs makes me a perfect fit for your learning community.

Key strengths I offer include:

      -     US Elementary Certified, Masters in International Education

-          Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certified (TEFL)

-          5 years teaching experience in an English as a Second Language setting

-          Experience living abroad and extensive travel experience

-          Advanced technological skills and the ability to integrate it into my teaching

 
I look forward to getting to talk to you about your school and learning environment.