Denis J.R.C. Parnell

Busan, Korea - Phone: 010-****-****

Available: Immediately

Career Objective: To apply my experience and education in a positive environment

encouraging language growth and confidence for my students. To grow as a teacher and administrator in my education career.

Education: Masters in TEFL,

Graduated November, 2007

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in both Business

Administration and Computer Science.

Graduated: May, 1993

Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Relevant Work Experience:

Sep 2007 – Present Pusan University of Foreign Studies, Busan, Korea

• Developed and taught: Media Assisted Language Teaching,

Idiomatic expressions, speaking, and listening programs for

Korean school teachers.

• Developed and taught Introductory Linguistics for Teachers to

TESOL Graduate students.

• Developed and taught writing, conversation, speech, and debate

Courses to undergraduate students.

• Created a comprehensive pre and post assessment test for

Korean school teachers attending the teacher training program

at PUFS.

Mar 2003 - Sep 2007 Kyungnam College of Information Technology, Busan, Korea.

• Developed an ‘English through Media’ program for

English majors.

• Independently created an online English

teaching program tailoring to up to 200 students a semester

for a variety of levels.

• Created a comprehensive assessment test targeting freshman.

Oct 2001- Feb 2003 English Teacher

Pukyoung National University, Busan, Korea

• Assessed students and developed education programs

for children, university students, and adults.

Nov 2000 - Oct 2001 French Teacher

International Language Institute, Halifax, Canada

• Taught introductory French to government and Public sector

employees.

1999 Industrial Arts Teachers Assistant

Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England

• Helped students develop ideas and plans for their projects.

Jan 91 - Oct 93 Owner/Manager of a painting franchise(full time/summers)

Parnell Painting, Dartmouth/Halifax/Bedford, N.S.

Job Achievements:

• Planned and executed start up.

• Marketed co. as a reliable client oriented service.

• Obtained financing through the government.

• Performed management functions for nine employees.

• Responsible for general book keeping duties.

• Advised and guided other managers.

• Analyzed personal, managerial, and employee performance.

• Achieved Profitability.

Activities and Interests

Certified for Emergency First Aid.

March 95 Y.M.C.A Fitness certification course.

May 88 - 89 Member of Commerce Society.

Other Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership ability, able to meet deadlines, dependable, versatile,

bilingual, computer literate, physically active.

Awards:

1993 Bridge Building Award, Top Rung Painting.

1992 Most productive franchise, Top Rung Painting.

1988 - 89 Academic Achievement Award, Dean’s list.

1989 Outstanding Achievement and Productivity Award,

College Pro Painters.

References: Available Upon Request

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