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I am an experienced (but flexible) teacher, eager to learn from my nw school, and eager to share my knowledge. I have boarding school and international school experience in four nations: Korea, Japan, Canada, and Switzerland. My best teaching experiences were in Korea, and I miss Korean students greatly. That is my sole interest in returning to Korea: the work. I have been teaching since 2005. I am currently living in Leysin, Switzerland. I have five jobs here, including ESP work with Nestle Corp in Lausanne and Vevey, Switzerland and TOEIC and TOEFL coaching through Kaplan College. In addition, I am a writing and communications teacher at KLAS - Kumon Japanese International High School. These are decent, lucrative positions, but I miss working with younger learners. All of my teacher training (with the likes of Geoff Petty and Phil Beadle) focused on evidence-based teaching methods for elementary aged students. I haven't enjoyed as many opportunities to practice my craft here as I would like. Thus, I am looking for more job satisfaction, and I am applying to certain schools, not just in Korea, that seem to be doing something different and can provide the sort of classroom dynamics I am looking for.
I lived in Korea over a cumulative five years, and I loved teaching there. I am hoping a forward-thinking school knows the benefit of hiring an experienced and slightly older teacher (though I assure you, I really don't look my age!). Though I enjoy working with the French-Swiss business executives here, I don't feel nearly as motivated as I did working with youngsters there. I can only imagine what it would be like to work with Korean students in a school that is aiming to do be better than average and give much deserving Korean kids experience with a teacher who has studied his pedagogy and knows the finest teaching methods.
I have experience as both an ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and ECE (Early Childhood Education) teacher in Canada, Korea, Japan and, most recently, Switzerland. I have various degrees and certificates in different areas of teaching. I am a dedicated and fun teacher, and I am always striving to evolve as a teacher. I most recently completed my fourth TESOL certificate in Teaching with Technology. I have also worked as a materials creator, and I plan my lessons with great care.
If you are interested in working with an experienced yet flexible and inquisitive teacher, who can thrive in the Korean work environment as soon as I arrive, please contact me soon.
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AARON DOWNING
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with an innovative English institute that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, creativity, and teaching experience.
§ TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English for Specific Purposes Manager, Instructor & Coach
ASC – International House, Veyey/Lausanne, Switzerland
2015-present
- ESP instructor for Nestlé executives, and other business professionals, providing just-in-time English language training, needs analysis, integrated and skills focused learning, learner-centered methodology, evaluation,and 1:1 coaching.
TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, SAT Instructor
Sight Test Prep and Kaplan Service Provider, France, Switzerland
2014-present
- Test prep instructor and academic advisor for students preparing for various English exams in the Lake Geneva district: IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL
Substitute High School Instructor
KLAS Kumon International High School, Leysin, Switzerland
2014
- Substitute teacher for grade 10 writing and grade 11 oral communication classes. In charge of lesson and activity planning, worksheet creation, and class instruction. Involved in all aspects of the Swiss boarding school system including extracurricular activities with the students and supervision duties.
Teacher of Children with ADHD
Aeon English, Yonezawa, Japan
January 2012 – 2013
- Worked with students in the 5-6 year range with attention deficit issues. The focus in these classes was on building concentration skills through repetition, physical response exercises, and game playing. Task-based learning and activities were encouraged. The pedagogical focus was on function of the language over form.
ESL Teacher
Eboyoung Talking Club, Incheon, Korea
2011
- Worked under the team-teaching Eboyoung system with a Korean peer. Focused on conversation, listening and writing instruction while teammate focused on grammar and vocabulary.
- Engaged in evaluation and testing of students as well as other clerical duties and course planning.
ESL Teacher
BEC (British Education Centre), Seoul, Korea
2010, spring semester
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for Korean students on leave from England, ages 9 to 14. Administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance.
- Conducted individual reading and writing activities for older students and grammar work with younger students.
Head Teacher
English Street, Seoul, Korea
February 2008 – January 2010
- Taught children ages 5 to 7 phonics and basic vocabulary. Taught ages 8 to 15 grammar, vocabulary, diary and/or essay writing, and reading.
- Taught adults conversation and business English through material that centered on experiences and themes relevant to their lives and careers.
- Created quizzes, assignments, 1:1 sheets, evaluation forms, holiday themed exercises, tests, diary books and textbooks for the academy.
- Created and implemented a group vocabulary system emphasizing sentence writing, listening, quizzes and tests. Taught grammar and conversation classes.
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
- Remodelled and consistently improved upon the school’s 1:1 methodology, group classes, and administration.
- Was rehired with wage increase after one-year of successful employment. Made head teacher in charge of test preparation and course book design.
ESL 1:1 Teacher
Alice Education, Seoul, Korea
October 2006 – April 2007
- Created individualized ESL programs for children ages 6 to 15 in 1:1 and 1:2 situations throughout Seoul to implement their public school English studies.
English and Humanities Tutor
Yoon Academy, Seoul, Korea
January2006 – July 2006
- Created individualized ESL programs for children ages 6 to 15 in 1:1 and 1:2 situations throughout southern Seoul to implement their public school English studies.
English Camp Coordinator and Instructor
KISSV, Vancouver & Surrey, CAN
2001 – 2005
- Organized winter and summer ESL camps for visiting Korean students (ages 9 to 14).
§ EDUCATION
- SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY (2001-2004)
BA in English Literature
Vancouver, BC, Canada
- UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN (2015)
Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics Certification
Leiden, Netherlands
- AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE (2012-2015)
Teaching With Technology Certification
American TESOL Advanced Certification program: TESOL for Business Certification
American TESOL Advanced Certification program: TESOL Advanced Certification
American TESOL Advanced Certification program: TESOL for Children Certification
240 hours + Florida, USA
- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (2005–2008)
Graduate Program in the Humanities (Masters)
California, USA
- YONSEI UNIVERSITY East Asian Studies Department (Sept.-Dec. 2001)
Exchange Student Program
Seoul, Korea
- LANGARA COLLEGE (1997-1998)
Transfer student
- AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS
- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (2005)
Full Mark in Graduation Writing Examination (GWE)
- SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY (2002)
Scholarship in Excellent Academic Achievement
- GOLDEN KEY HONOURS SOCIETY (2002)
Excellence in Academic Achievement
SKILLS
- Advanced creative writing and analytical skills
- Willingness to learn new skills through pedagogical study and teamwork
- Ability to motivate students through the creation of fun lessons, gameplay and gamification
- Trained in a vast array of teaching apps and iOS platforms such as Vimeo, Prezzi, Bonfyre, Moodle, Popplet, QuickOffice, and Dropbox
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and other editing systems for test and textbook creation
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