English Human Resources
Resume:
Kevin Landry
***C McArthur Av #**** Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1L 8E7
Mobile: 613-***-****
email ********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master of Arts in Linguistics (TESOL) from Surrey University, Guildford, UK.
* Certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (45 hours).
* BA in History from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
* Top Grades in Testing and Methodology courses.
* Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL (800 hours).
* Related University credits include: Syllabus Design, Discourse Analysis, Pedagogical Grammar, Phonology, Second Language Acquisition, Testing, CAL, and Methodology. WORK EXPERIENCE:
March 2012-present
Assistant Professor
International Cooperation & Education
Yongin University
Tel) 031-****-****
Level testing and placing students as well as selecting books and teaching composition for the English
department. Running advanced conversation and
listening classes and some beginners.
March 2008 – 2012
Adjunct Prof
Division of General Education
General English Education Program
Sogang University
March 2007-2008
Prof./ Level Coordinator
Department of Human Resources
Dankook University
Tel) 042-***-*****
March 2005-Feb. 2007
English Lecturer
Department of Liberal Arts
Hong Ik University
Tel) 041-***-****
January 2005
English Instructor
KAIST Language Center
Korea Advanced Institute
of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Tel) 042-***-****
September 2003-Feb 2005
Senior English Lecturer
CISS (Center for International
Students & Scholars)
Gwangju Institute of Science
and Technology (GIST)
Tel) 062 970 206
Lectured and led Intermediate students in group work. Created exams. Taught freshmen conversation
classes and writing as well as some electives.
Completed ABEEK folders and input grades from
A-F.
I taught for credit English to freshmen. I had advanced classes and intermediate ones. They mostly did pair work, group work, paragraphs for homework and give a speech to develop confidence and practice working together.
Teaching Freshmen English and T.O.E.I.C. to Seniors for credit. Besides working at the University, I
taught Junior High students the H.E.L.I. summer
camp.
We hosted an Intensive program for
students accepted as freshmen for March
2005. I taught T.O.E.F.L. and homeroom
classes.
I taught EAP to graduate students who
take all their classes in English. My
focus was on improving their
presentations and academic writing skills.
I was responsible for designing and
implementing a syllabus for required and
elective courses such as Academic
writing, and General English I & II.
August 2000-2003
Visiting Professor
The Catholic University of Korea
Institute of Foreign Language Education
Tel (032-***-****
December 1996-April 2000
English Instructor
ELSI Chongo April 1999-July 2000
ELSI Shinchon Jan. 1998-March 1999
ELSI Kangnam Dec. 1996-Dec. 1997.
VOLUNTEER WORK:
October 2001-2007
KOTESOL Executive member
Teacher Education &Development Special
Interest Group Facilitator
PART TIME Work
Waiter, Cashier, Short Order Cook, Flower Delivery, Snow Removal, Auto Body, Antique Auto Restoration, Interior Demolitions Remodeling, Roofing, Phone Book Print shop, Newspaper Fliers, Summer camps, Tutoring, Proofreading, Editing, Supplemental videos, Coaching Soccer, etc
PRESENTATIONS
Busan KOTESOL June 2004 “Dictionary’s and language learning” at Dong Seo University Jeolla KOTESOL May 2003 “Classroom Activities using Blank Paper” at Jeonju University Suwon-Kyonggi KOTESOL & GETA “Pronunciation Plenary & Comicbooks in class” I taught Freshmen English Conversation
and intensive programs to more advanced
students. Our freshmen classes were
credited courses and included quizzes,
oral evaluations, midterm and final
examinations. I also ran a pronunciation
clinic and judged English speech contests.
I learned many techniques from peers while
teaching English (Conversation, T.O.E.I.C.,
Listening Lab) to adults and older teenagers.
I also took part in testing and training new
teachers
I’ve been involved with a few Teacher
organizations in Korea. I was National
acting 2nd VP and have held office as
Secretary, TED SIG Facilitator, Editor,
Webmaster, and Program Coordinator for
Korea Teachers of English as a Second or
Other Language.
AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS:
November 2003 * Awarded MA in Linguistics (TESOL). July 2002 * Completion of PG Diploma in Linguistics (TESOL). December 2001 * Successfully used WS_FTP LE to create webpage. August 1996 * TESFL from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, N.S. May 1995 * Honorable mention from Asimov’s Magazine. April 1994 * Motorcycle Safety Course.
October 1992 * Nova Scotia Firearms Safety Course. June 1992 * Graduated Saint Patrick’s High School
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
* Action research and evaluation on line (AREOL 16) at The Southern Cross University Southern Cross Institute of Action Research, Australia.
* Past Member of KOTESOL Research Group, Writing and Editing SIG, the International Institute for Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis, TESOL, iatefl, TESL NS & TESL Canada.
* Contributor to The Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, The LINGUIST List, ELTeCS (English Language Teachers Contacts Scheme), TESOL-L Digest, and The FTPplanet.com Newsletter
* Program Coordinator for the Fourth Annual Seoul-Kyonggi KOTESOL Regional Conference, Reflecting on ELT in Korea.
* I’ve been involved with amateur Football (Managing adult teams, Refereeing, and Coaching) and on the governing body as Webmaster and Secretary.
* Past President Widows Sons Riding Association. I held office as Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary, VP, President and Sergeant at Arms. We organize rides around the peninsula and coordinate with Motorcycle Clubs.
*Right Worshipful Master of Lodge HanYang #1048 on the rolls of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. We hosted many charitable events for orphans and arranged formal meetings. PUBLICATIONS
Landry, K. L. (2006) “EAP Academic Writing for Publication in International Science Journals” Asian EFL Journal forthcoming.
Landry, K. L. (2005) “Action Research Syllabus Design at the Catholic Medical College” Kotesol Journal forthcoming
Landry, K. L. (2005) “Talking Shop Gets Trouble off Mind” The English Connection, September, page 18.
Landry, K. (2005) http://linguistlist.org/issues/16/16-2504.html Review: Lang Education: Edwards & Willis (2005), LINGUIST List 16.2504 Mon Aug 29 Landry, K. L. (2004) “A Look at Reading and Writing Tests: Are you testing what you teach or what they already know?” The English Connection, March, page 1, 8-9, 13 Landry, K. (2004) http://linguistlist.org/issues/15/15-650.html Review: Pragmatics/Lang & Literature: Saraceni (2003), LINGUIST List 15.650 Fri Feb 20 2004. Landry, K. L. (2003) “What Teachers Need to Know About Language” Book Review, The Reading Matrix Vol. 3, No. 3, November 2003 available at:
http://www.readingmatrix.com/book_reviews/landry/book_review.html Landry, K. L “Doing an MA through Research: The Distance Education Case against Restricting Entry into the Field” Teacher Education E-Section, Volume 19, Issue 1., TESOL Interest Sections. Landry, K. L. (2003) “Contrasting Korean pronunciation with English” The English Connection, July, page 1, 18-19.
Landry, K. L. (2003) “Spring Renewal” TESL NS Newsletter, May p5-6. Landry, K. L. (2003) “Dictionaries Usage in EFL and Learner Development”. Asian EFL Journal, March, vol. 14 http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/march03.sub6.htm Landry, K. L. (2002) (Letter to the Editor) “Keeping Politics under your Hat” available at http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/list.asp?kpage=9&kppage=0&scode=FE&art_id%22= The Korea Herald, Dec. 5th, p7.
(2002) “Putting Seoul on the Map” available at http://www.seoulnow.net/heartseoul/heartandseoul-017.php Oct. 15 (2002) “Schemta in Second Language Reading” The Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal. Available at
http://www.readingmatrix.com/articles/landry/article.pdf (2002) “A Message from the Seoul Chapter:What you can do for KOTESOL. TESOL 2002: Reflecting on ELT in Korea Program Guide. p.8. (2002) “Did you grow up in a barn: Ex-pats Beware” Distance News, English Language Institute, DeskTop Publishing: Mari Huhtala, p.4-5. (2002) “Seoul chapter Vice President’s Message: Leadership Issues”, English Beat: The Official Newsletter of the Seoul and Kyonggi Chapters KOTESOL, Beom-Han Press, Vol 7., #2, p.2.
(2001) “ TESOL Korea: meet the Greats- Nunan & Richards” Distance News, English Language Institute, DeskTop Publishing: Mari Huhtala, p.4-5. (2001) “Canadian Bugbears in R.O.K.: surviving your first year” Distance News, English Language Institute, University of Surrey Press, p.4. (1996) “Who by his own hand” Isaac Asimov Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing. Isaac Asimov Magazine.
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