Professional
I am currently working as an English professor at Kyungnam University in Masan, South Korea. After graduating from Cleveland High School, Portland , Oregon in 1981, I enlisted in the U.S. Army where I served four years from 1981 to 1985 and was stationed at Ft. Ord California, assigned to the 7th infantry brigade, 1/9th Battalion, Polar Bears, later changed to Manchus, one of the first cohort units. I served as an RTO (radio / telphone operator), a company commander's driver, and as an S-2 clerk (S-2 is Security and Intelligence). I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Education Technology. I also have a TESOL certificate and a Business English certificate. My current project is developing an online school and educational software with a focus on business English (and developing this web site.
Professional History
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English Instructor, Kyungnam University, Masan, S. Korea, Teach under graduate English and Advanced Level Institute classes Business English Instructor , Korean Aerospace Industries, Sacheon, S. Korea Contracted through Hi-English � Teach business English and communication High School Teacher, Gyeongnam International. Foreign School, Sacheon, S. Korea Teach multiple subjects at multiple grade levels. Position requires flexible and diverse teaching skills. ESL/ELL/Literacy Instructor, State of Idaho, ID, USA ESL instructor of various proficiency levels in an open entry, open exit environment. Created student database for IDOC adopted by state. ESL/ABE Instructor/Test Administrator, Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR ESL instructor of various proficiency levels in an open entry, open exit environment. Consultant, Direct TV, Boise, ID, USA Customer Retention Group consultant. Settled issues to retain customers. ESL Instructor /Newsletter Editor and Writer, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA Classroom teacher and lab facilitator. Newsletter Editor and writer. International Marketing Manager/Consultant, Keen Corp., Tainan, Taiwan Sales and marketing, contract negotiations, trade shows, business correspondence |
(2009- Present) (2009 - 2009) (2008 - 2009) (2006 - 2008) (2003 - 2006) (2001 - 2003) (1998 - 2001) (1989 - 1995) |
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EDUCATION
Business English Certificate – TITC, The International TEFL Corporation (2009)
TESOL Certificate - ITTT, International TEFL Teacher Training (2008)
M.S. Education Technology - Boise State University, Boise, ID (2007)
B.A. English w/ emphasis in writing - Boise State University, Boise, ID (2000)
HSD Graphic Arts Major - Grover Cleveland High School (1981)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English Summer Camp, Gyeongnam International Foreign School , South Korea (2008)
CEA – Correctional Education Association Member (2006-2008)
Board of Directors, Member at Large, United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho (1997)
US Army, S2 - Intelligence / Driver / RTO (1981-1985)