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Teacher Service

Location:
Elgin, MN, 55932
Posted:
August 17, 2011

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Resume:

Rachel A. Hugstad

*** *. ******* ******, *******, WI USA

******.*******@*****.***

+01-507-***-****

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.



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