ESL Teacher

David J. Hughes

Address: *** ******** ****. ********* ** 10468. Email: ************@*****.***.

Phone: 716-***-****. Citizenship: USA.

Summary

An experienced, professional ESL educator with eighteen years of experience. A top quality employee at all previous positions. Motivated by helping others learn. Experience in classroom teaching, teacher training, management, curriculum development, writing, editing, educational technology and learning management systems. Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills gained via extensive overseas experience will contribute to the building of collaborative relationships to benefit institutional objectives.

Education

2015 Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems. Specialization in Mobile Computing and App Development. Champlain College, Vermont USA.

2001 Master of Arts in Second Language Education with ESL specialization.

State University of New York at Buffalo.

1995 Bachelor of Arts in History (honors).

Bachelor of Arts in English.

State University of New York at Buffalo.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork and Collaboration

Judgment

Integrity

Desire to learn

Conscientiousness

Professionalism

Project Management

Presenting

Detail-oriented

Analysis

Creative Thinking

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Education and Curriculum

Teaching and Training

ESL / EFL

Assessment

Materials Development

Curriculum Development

Learning Management Systems

Educational Technology

Web and Mobile Skills

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Mobile Websites

iOS development

Android development

User Interface Design

IT Skills

Databases

Security

Networks

Windows OS

Mac OS

Linux

CRM (SFDC)

Systems Development Life Cycle

Programming Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Objective-C

C++

Java

Python

PHP

MySQL

Employment

Zayed University; Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 2001 – 2015

ESL Instructor / History Instructor 8/2001 – 1/2009; 2/2011 – 6/2015

Taught reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary to university students.

Use a variety of information technologies to enhance regular classroom teaching.

Use Blackboard and other LMSs for assessment, course delivery and online learning experiences for students.

Wrote in-house materials to support commercial textbooks for iBooks delivery.

Built courses via iTunes U.

Taught courses in Ancient History in general education unit.

Curriculum Supervisor 2/2009 – 2/2011

Designed and oversaw development of online learning resources such as blended learning courses and educational websites.

Served as editor for newly produced and revised in-house materials.

Developed, designed and wrote materials, including in-house textbooks.

Solved IT-related issues and updated the program’s online material.

Administered the department’s online courses in Blackboard.

Supervised faculty groups to evaluate, refine and develop department curriculum.

Ensured that the curriculum is supported, understood and well-taught.

Assessed the effectiveness of the curriculum and subsequently revised it as needed.

Developed and maintained all course related documentation.

Served as a resource agent for faculty.

Evaluated new resources including books, websites and software.

Ensured cohesion between curriculum and assessment.

Reviewed and recommended on-line and hard copy materials for use in the program.

Level Coordinator 2005 – 2006 academic year

Ensured that all level materials were available to all teachers.

Chaired regular meetings to ensure that assessment and curriculum goals were met.

Coordinated the development and revision of level-wide assessments across two campuses.

Conducted writing calibration sessions.

Organized feedback sessions on a newly created textbook.

Acted as a resource agent and mentor for new members to the level.

Materials Developer and Test Writer 1/2003 – 6/2003; 1/2008 – 2/2009

Designed, developed and wrote in-house textbooks, a vocabulary course, grammar tests and achievement tests.

State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo, NY. 1999 – 2001

Instructor, English Language Institute.

Taught reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary to university students in a North American EAP program.

Taught TOEFL preparation courses.

Designed Internet-based learning activities.

Conducted research as part of a self-study that eventually led to the ELI’s accreditation.

English Unlimited; San Luis Potosi, Mexico 1998 – 1999

Teacher Coordinator 1/1999 – 6/1999

Oversaw the day-to-day academics of an English language institute.

Ensured quality of instruction by observing teachers and delivering workshops.

Met regularly with students to ensure customer satisfaction.

Ran weekly faculty meetings.

Assisted in new faculty orientation.

Supervised creation of in-house assessments and learning materials.

Worked closely with the school’s owner to maintain the mission of the school.

ESL Teacher 8/1998 – 6/1999

Taught reading, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and some writing to professional adults and children.

Taught English literature at a High School.

U.A.E. Ministry of Education & Aspect International; Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 1997 – 1998

High School ESL Teacher

Taught ESL in a public high school.

E.C.C. Puk-Daegu; Daegu, South Korea. 1996 – 1996

ESL Teacher

Taught ESL to children at a private language academy.

Projects

Verb Tutor. Android application. December 2104. (URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eslreadinglessons.verbtutor)

Created and published an educational app for Android.

Grade Maker. Android application. January 2013. (URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eslreadinglessons.activities)

Created and published an Android app for teachers

www.eslreadinglessons.com.

Designed and published an educational website from scratch.

Presentations

Reduce Paper Consumption with the iPad. iCelebrate2, Abu Dhabi. December 2012.

BlackBoard Grade Center Intermediate Training. In-house professional development workshop. December 2012.

Socrative Training. In-house professional development workshop. December 2012.

Using Rubrics in Blackboard. In-house professional development workshop. November 2012.

ELC SwapShop. In-house professional development workshop. Zayed University. March 2012.

Using Dropbox on the iPad. In-house professional development workshop. Zayed University. September 2012.

Various in-house training workshops for Blackboard 9. 2009-2011.

ELC SwapShop. In-house professional development workshop. Zayed University. October 2005.

ELC SwapShop. In-house professional development workshop. Zayed University. March 2005.

Internet for Listening. In-house professional development workshop. Zayed University. April 2004.

ELC SwapShop. In-house professional development workshop. Zayed University. March 2004.

The Word Processor and Spelling, Vocabulary, and Grammar. In-house professional development lecture. Zayed University. April 2002.

Using the Internet to Improve Listening Comprehension. TESOL Conference. Saint Louis, Missouri. March 2001.

Creating a Positive Class Environment. English Language Institute, State University of New York at Buffalo. June 2000.

References

Furnished on request.

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