Rachel A. Hugstad
*** *. ******* ******, *******, WI USA
******.*******@*****.***
PROFILE
A versatile, creative, and hard-working individual that thrives on key
participation and immediate challenges. Proven ability to communicate
effectively across many cultures and departments, with particular
experience in the presentation of content and ideas. Demonstrated talent in
finding creative solutions to problems. Fantastic planning skills and
attention to detail, ensuring the highest level of preparedness and quality
of work. Overall excellent attitude, unrivalled enthusiasm, and inherent
desire to create and implement the best service possible.
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2010 to May 2011 IEC Corporation Tokyo, Japan
Senior TEFL Teacher
. Wrote original curriculum for grades one through six in
accordance with district guidelines to be used by all
teachers next year.
. Created and conduct interactive lessons focused on core
skills.
. Maintained district achievement goals.
September 2010 to December 2010 Westgate Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
April 2009 to July 2009
TEFL Professor
. Created exciting conversation-based lessons for groups of 6
to 12 university students based on a provided methodology and
curriculum guide.
. Motivated students and get them speaking by using creative
learning techniques.
. Provided and enable daily "English Challenge" classes in
which students can practice natural conversation topics and
structure.
January 2010 to July 2010 Lord Byron College
Bari, Italy
January 2009 to April 2009
TEFL Teacher
. Designed curriculum for group and one-to-one daily
conversation lessons with Italian military officers.
. Created personalized listening comprehension lessons in
preparation for standardized exams for pilots.
. Created lessons for all other age groups including all
skills.
. Created lessons for large classes of low-income public school
children in coordination with E.U. programs and funding.
June 2010 to August 2010 TECS Summer Camp El Puerto,
Spain
June 2008 to August 2008
TEFL Coordinator, Resource Development, TEFL Teacher
. Coordinated and managed all activities and teachers in teen
age group.
. Designed and employ four-hour lesson plans based on a given
grammar point.
. Motivated students by implementing various individual and
group rewards.
. Created level-appropriate "master pack" books of all levels
including all lessons and level testing to be used for future
summer camps.
. Managed all classroom activities and behavior.
October 2008 to December 2008 Anglo Orbe Immersion
Asturias, Spain
TEFL Teacher
. Created and implemented lessons focused on science and
nature.
. Motivated students by using creative learning techniques
outside the classroom.
. Managed all activities and behavior of groups of fifteen
students.
. Initiated games and evening activities focused on language
learned.
May 2007 to May 2008 YBM-ECC Language Institute Busan,
South Korea
TEFL Teacher
. Designed and implemented carefully constructed curriculum to
ensure individual comprehension.
. Motivated students to take control of their own learning with
positive reinforcement plans.
. Increased reading levels by devoting extra time and attention
to language arts in the classroom.
2006 to 2007 Bristol Place Corporation
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Resource Counselor
. Provided a better lifestyle for mentally ill clients by
designing individual reinforcement programs and rewards.
. Improved programs and conditions in cooperation with
clients' psychiatrists and case managers.
. Monitored clients daily to measure effectiveness of
programs and medications.
EDUCATION
April 2007 TEFL WORLDWIDE, Prague, Czech Republic
TEFL Certification
. Completed a 120 hour TEFL program that focused on teaching
approaches and methodological lesson planning and the
structural, lexical, and phonological aspects of English.
. The teaching practice component consisted of classes at all
levels and included adults, young learners, and one to
one lessons.
2002 to 2006 University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul, MN,
USA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
. Psi ChiHonor Society
. Secretary of Psychology Club/Research Network
REFERENCES
Available upon request.