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Recipient of the Education/Certifications: Teacher Certification: State of Arizona (USA) #527800287
EFL:
PGCE-TESOL,
6/97, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
TESOL Certification,
ACP TESOL, awarded 12/94, College of
TESP Diploma,
Business English, International Learning Centre, Tertiary:
Master's Degree
in Education
(M.Ed., 5/76), also B.Ed. (12/73),
Master's
Degree in Business Administration (MBA) January University of Cambridge IGCSE Coursework Accreditations:
Personal Notes:
American with successful international TEFL and Business Publications (EFL textbooks): A Fast Track Grammar Review, Brain House Publishers, Seoul, Korea, © 2005. A fast track grammar review textbook for EFL teacher trainees and advanced EFL students. ISBN 89-5947-010-4 Advanced Writing, Brain House Publishers, Seoul, Korea, © 2005 with James Heard. An accelerated writing method designed specifically for Korean university students. ISBN 89-5947-009-0 Foundations of Writing, Brain House Publishers, Seoul, Korea, © 2003 with James Heard and SB Park. A university level EFL writing textbook. ISBN 89-88041-53-4
99 Fast Ways to Improve Your English, Brain House Publishers, Seoul Korea,
Adventures in Reading
and Power Reading , Caves Publishers, Taipei, Taiwan. Exploring Business English I & II, Jovian Publishers, Taipei, Taiwan. ã1996 & 1997 with Karma Schmalz. An EFL business communication textbook focused on the needs of elementary and intermediate level business and trade students. Professional Experience: Currently: Retired Previously: DESK EDITOR for Phuket Gazette January to July 2007 Duties: Edited newspaper copy, write All at Sea sailing column reviewing local yachts, work with non-native speaker reporters in the conversion of their stories from Thai to English. Worked under heavy pressure to pbulication deadlines.
TEACHER TRAINER for TEFL Certification Course February to Dec, 2006 Duties: Provided 120 hours of comprehensive instruction (and supervised teaching practice) to student-teachers in the principles of EFL instruction methods including the special problems of Thai learners, lesson planning, grammar, and active and enjoyable classroom activity. The course focused on communicative-method training and Presentation, Practice, and Production (3P) methodology - as well as ASE methodology.
PROFESSOR of English
Contract Dates: 3/1/2003 to
2/28/2006 Duties: Provided instruction to graduate and undergraduate students of English. Courses include Pronunciation, Listening, Writing, Speech (presentations), Conversation, and English Teaching Methodology (TEFL Training for English Majors who would be teachers following graduation).
TEACHER TRAINER for TEFL Certification Course Contract: 2/2002 to 2/2003 Duties: As noted above the same employer. Special focus on the hospitality industry while on Phuket. All teaching practices were provided at Pearl Village Resort and Spa - now known as Indigo Pearl - a five-star resort. ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR and BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR Contract: 6/01 to 2/02
School: The International Hotel and Tourism Industry Management
Duties:
Instructor of EFL and Business courses to second-year students in a college
geared towards management training and internship placement in five-star hotels
and tourism industry settings. Assigned to courses in English, Management,
Accounting, and Organizational Behavior.
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTOR and BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR Contract: 8/1996 to 6/2001
Duties (English Instructor): Taught Oral Expression,
Reading, Listening, Writing, and Grammar skills in a one-year Intensive English
Program. Duties included teaching and developing extensive ESP materials for
computer programming students & continuing-education business teachers.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Contract Dates: 2/95 to 7/96
Duties:
English Instructor assigned to the International Trade Department. Taught
Oral Expression, Business Communication, Listening and Basic Reading/Writing
skills. Wrote reading and business ESP textbooks to meet special students needs.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Contract Dates: 3/93 to
2/95 (two academic years)
Duties:
Taught Oral Expression and Listening Comprehension
skills. ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR in two private English institutes, in Pusan and Taejon, S. Korea — from 1992 to 2/1993 BUSINESS MANAGER from 1989 to 1991 Company: Marothodi (Pty) Ltd. United States Peace Corps P.O. Box 836 P.O. Box 93 Francistown, Botswana Gaborone Botswana Duties: Volunteer Business Manager of Marothodi (Pty) Ltd., an African textile manufacturing firm. Oversight and management of all financial and planning functions. Trained Managers and Board of Directors in basic business, management, and financial skills. Assisted medium-size company in developing an international export base. Built a new factory increasing production capacity by 250%, and increased net profits by six-fold over two years. Financial statements and documentation available. Concurrently: INSTRUCTOR of Marketing, Business Management, and Introduction to Computers courses at the University of Botswana, Adult Education Centre, Francistown, Botswana. English was a second language for students. Supervisor: Mr. Chaco. OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL/PERSONNEL MANAGER Dates: 1984 to 1989 Company: AIRES, Inc., 3710 S. Park Avenue, Suite 205 Tucson AZ 85713 USA (602) 623-0962 Manager: Vivian Taylor, Executive Director Duties: Progressive responsibilities culminating in Operations/Financial Manager of a US$2.5 million human services agency. Reporting to the Executive Director was responsible for the overall financial control and stability of the company. Coordinated and oversaw a Personnel Director and personnel functions of a staff of 105, four Division Directors, and an accounting staff - oversight of offices located in four cities. During my tenure, the agency budget grew in size by over fifty percent.
Work History prior to 1984 available on request. Excellent References Available on Request
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