Overview

Enthusiastic, responsible, and flexible ESL teacher from America with almost 2 years of English teaching experience in Thailand. Possess a broad liberal arts education as well as a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.

Professional Experience

ESL High School Teacher

Satree Thungsong School, Thungsong, Thailand                                           May 2013- present

·        Managed daily classroom instruction in English with class sizes between 40-45 students of varying ability.

·        Taught Conversational English as well as classes in Reading and Writing, Dramatic Arts, and Global News.

·        Developed and implemented curriculum and tests for each class.

·        Engaged students using activities to promote interaction in both large and small groups.

·        Strived to cross language barriers and cultural divides to build rapport with the students and more effectively teach the material.

·        Worked closely with the Thai faculty to put on events such as the Spelling Bee, Sports Day, and inter-school speaking competitions.

·        Participated in school sponsored English development programs for university students and the local Thai police force.

Freelance Tutor and Coach

·        Part-time ESL tutor in Thailand for people of various ages and skill looking to further develop their English ability.

·        Assisted several Thai students in gaining admission to university programs taught in English by helping them train for the testing and interview process.

·        Tutored American university students in Chemistry.

·        Coached boys ages 10-14 in basketball and volleyball.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                                                   Degree Completed 8/2009

Bachelor of Science

·        Major in Biology- Focus on Environmental and Evolutionary Biology.         

·        Minor in Chemistry- Courses include Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry.

Skills

•        Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.

•        Languages: English (native), Spanish (intermediate), Thai (beginner)

•        Flexible and resourceful in adapting to new situations and circumstances.

•        Self-motivated and detail oriented as well as adept at multitasking.

•        Effective in building relationships with students and faculty alike.

Other Work Experience

Quality Assurance Tech 

DreamPak Inc.- New Berlin, WI                             (short term contract) Aug 2011-Nov 2011                                       

·        Supervised the bulk production of health products.

·        Wrote training exams for the safety manual and good production practices manual.

·        Followed strict FDA standards and regulations to make sure all products met dietary supplement requirements.

Bartender

Smokeshack- Milwaukee, WI                                                                     July 2012-April 2013

Bravo! Italian Restaurant- Brookfield, WI                                        May 2005- February 2011

•        Developed exceptional interpersonal communication skills in dealing with customers, staff, and management on a daily basis.

•        Successfully cultivated repeat customer business by providing excellent customer service.

•        Enhanced problem solving skills in handling and resolving customer complaints.