Profile
A dedicated and versatile English language arts teacher with nearly ten year of experience teaching English learners in three different countries. A committed learner holding an M.Ed. in International Education and a B.A. degree in English, literature and rhetoric. A teacher devoted to the academic and personal growth of his students. Teaching Experience Grade 4 English Language Support Specialist and Reading Specialist Grade 4 Team Lead Korea International School Jeju Jejudo, South Korea July 2017 - Present Collaborate with fourth grade homeroom teachers to jointly plan and teach literacy workshop lessons. Provide language scaffolds for English learners to improve access to literacy curriculum and assist in student demonstration of understanding. Design and implement small group reading interventions for English learners. Monitor student growth using a variety of assessment points (Fountas & Pinnell, MAP, informal observations) to plan individualized interventions. Inspire and instill a love of reading in my students. Facilitate weekly fourth grade curriculum and organizational meetings. Implement adaptive schools protocols in order to dialogue and discuss grade level curriculum, field trips, and activities. Participate in weekly division leadership meetings and contribute to school wide projects, initiatives, and decisions. Secondary English Language Arts Teacher Ulink College, Guangzhou, China August 2015-July 2017 Developed an engaging academic English curriculum for Grade 9, 10 and 11 Chinese students. Employed a variety of instructional methods, from teacher-led mini lessons to discussion based learning to student-led projects in an effort to make academic English accessible to English Language learners. Prepared students for Cambridge IGCSE exams as well as mentored students through the writing of their university applications. Grade 7 English Language Arts Intern American International School, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam January 2015- April 2015 Planned and taught engaging language arts lesson to a group of students with diverse linguistic abilities. Differentiated instruction in order to provide access to the curriculum for all students. http://internshipii.weebly.com/ Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher Korean International School of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam March 2013- February 2015 Collaborated with fourth grade English teachers to coordinate lesson plans, plan curriculum and assess student progress for students in an English-Korean bilingual school. Employed a variety of pedagogical techniques that improved student’s communicative and receptive English skills. Created an interactive grade level website to assist students studying at home and writing journal responses. www.kisclass41.wordpress.com Grade 1-6 ESL Instructor Busan & Ulsan Ministries of Education, South Korea November 2009-August 2012 ESL coursework was adapted from a variety of cultural topics and instruction was differentiated instruction to accommodate a variety of language abilities and learning preferences. A rapport was built with students that emphasized support and trust. Leading Web 2.0 technologies were used to enrich lessons. Education Master of Education in International Education
Bachelor of Arts
Certifications & Credentials Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)
CELTA
The College of New Jersey Certificate Program - Elementary Education
Professional Development
Skills and Interests
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“He plans lessons that challenge and engage students, employs a range of pedagogical techniques, allowing students to make good progress in lessons.”
-Glen Williams Former Principal, Ulink College "His devotion to his class as well as all students attending Korean International School has made him both liked and respected among students and peers." -Douglass Calmes (Current KIS Supervisor) "He is extremely reliable, conscientious, dedicated and diligent" - Andrew Jumonville (Former KIS Supervisor) "Eric consistently displayed a high degree of professionalism, preparedness, and enthusiasm to help others.” -Robert Palisin (CELTA teacher trainer) |