TEOFIL (PHIL) HUSAR
Work Address
International Business and Communication Studies at
Olympic High School
Charlotte, NC 28273
Work email: *******.*****@***.***.**.**
Home Address
5322 Baker Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Home Phone: 704-***-**** Cell Phone: 704-***-****
Personal email: *********@*****.***
Dynamic and results- oriented humanities and ESL educator committed to inculcating a passion
for learning, creating multicultural awareness through teaching the fundamentals and intricacies
of the world of arts, ideas, and leadership. A strong talent to develop and implement creative,
hands-on curriculum that reaches every student’s learning style and ability, empowering students
to succeed and realize their goals. A trustworthy and approachable individual with excellent
communication skills who is able to cooperatively work with parents and faculty to meet the
needs of the students and promote the philosophy and goals of the school.
EDUCATION :
M.A.T. ESL, Fall 2012
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
M.A.RELIGION IN LEADERSHIP, (December, 2011)
2
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
M.A.MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND JOURNALISM (Public Relations) (Anticipated,
spring 2014)
Kent State University
Graduate Certificate K 12 TESL (December, 2011)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Minors: Political Science
Spanish
B.S. Biblical Studies (May, 2008)
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois
CERTIFICATION
NC Class “A & M” Licenses
English Literature K12
Middle Grade Language Arts
TESL K 12
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Art School of Folk Music 1984
Journalism: Radio, Print and TV Media 1985- 2002
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) 2011
Fluent in Romanian, Spanish, Italian and French languages
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
3
• Facilitated learning of writing news-reporting for young reporters
• Utilized multiple techniques in teaching articles, reports, and news writing in compliance
with journalism professional deontology
• Provided instructional and administration leadership for some Romanian ethnic churches
during over a decade. The overarching goal of the program was to assist students and
parents alike to make a smoother transition to the American culture by using college
students as mentors and resources for problem solving, critical thinking and research.
• Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as
evidenced by scores and completion of work in their school in Chicago land area.
• Augmented foreign students learning through one-on-one teaching; provided
supplemental in-class and cooperative ESL support to ELL students, developing and
implementing diverse curriculum to effectively meet the needs of each student’s learning
style and ability.
• Initiated and lead classroom meetings for parents not reading or speaking English to help
them become involved in the education of their child.
• Taught apologetics, philosophy, and leadership in ethnic churches.
• Taught Bible as literature
• Coached diverse YMCA soccer teams
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Journalist 1985-2002
• Radio Litoral
• Mediafax
• ProTV,
• ZIUA : Head of Correspondents Bureau for West of Romania
• Reporter in Arad: Second Editor in Chief
• Romanian Tribune (Chicago) : Editor at large
4
• As a journalist who covered many issues of public interest ranging from culture to
politics and business, I have interacted with thousands of people which enhanced my
writing and people skills. My responsibilities in mass-media resulted in an ability to
successfully deal with the daily routine vs. the pressure created by deadlines. It also
taught me how to make successfully decisions when confronted with difficult situations.
Youth Pastor and Family Education Coordinator 1998- 2008
Romanian Baptist Church: Chicago
• Served as resource person for youth activities and Youth Council
• Planned and led weekly Bible studies for youth, grades 6-12
• Assisted in planning and leading youth retreats and mission trips
• Planned and led parent-teen workshops
Private Estate Manager 1999-2008
Hinsdale, Illinois
• Being employed as an estate manager for the last ten years, helped me to only get very
organized with my time but also helped me to develop an attention to detail and to the
maintenance of properties. Being entrusted with properties valued at over 25 million
dollars, I showed leadership and management qualities in making good decisions and
acting as a team player. Enthusiasm, outstanding work ethic, initiative, and community
involvement were some of my personal qualities that furthered my career.
Marketing Manager @ Butler on Board 2008-2011
Charlotte, North Carolina
• Having moved to Charlotte, I helped my family start a privately held corporation by
managing the communication and marketing aspects.
5
ESL Teacher: 2011- Present
IBCS and Biotech @ Olympic High School
Charlotte, North Carolina
Central Piedmont Community College
South Piedmont Community College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Member of Southern Journal of Linguistics (SECOL)
• Member of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
• Member of Public Relations Society Of America (PRSA)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATONS
• Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted
instruction methodologies to enhance curricula, focus on the three ‘R’s - Rigor,
Relevancy and Relationships.
• Engage Parents – Work closely with parents throughout career, repeated successes
securing a high level of parental involvement.
• Leverage Resources / Strategic Collaborations – Work closely with district leaders
and community partners to encourage parental involvement and strong community
alliances.
PUBLICATIONS / RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
• Presented at 2011 Southern Linguistics Association Conference in Georgia:
“Linguistics Features in Children’s Literature: Writing for Dual Audiences.”
• “Exploring Ambiguity in Addressing Dual Audiences”, article published in Southern
Journal of Linguistics, Fall 2012.
• Instruction for Second Language (ISL), Capstone Project
• “An Examination of Depression in the Lives of Adolescents.” To be published.
• “The Use of Integrated Media in Political Campaign in Paving the Way of Senator
Obama to the White House”.
6