Experienced Teacher and Tutor

Mr. James E. O’Brien, M. Ed

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Worcester, MA 01604 USA

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Teaching and Training Experience

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2018-2019 FLS Language School, and ELA Language Academy Boston, MA part-time instructor TOEFL, IELTS and American Studies Program custom curriculum developer 2018-2019 STEAM International School, Shanghai, China PRC instructor ESL, composition, Introduction to Literature, history, geography, American Studies, public speaking and presentations, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Business. Developed custom AP program based on Latin and Greek for rapid vocabulary enhancement Conducted continuing education workshops for Chinese teachers 2016-2018 Consortium of American Universities Dual Credit Program, Ningbo, China onsite program director and senior instructor of AP American and World Literature, AP composition, AP history, AP psychology and AP economics

2014-2015 Worcester State University, Worcester, MA adjunct instructor conducted workshops for remedial program of college level reading, composition, vocabulary and study skills for conditional acceptance and academic probation students ESL Academy, Worcester, MA instructor for intermediate TOEIC and advanced level TOEFL students

2013-2014 Yoder School, Taiwan ROC Guest Instructor and Core Curriculum consultant Supervised of the implementation of new middle school curriculum Conducted professional development workshops for staff 2012-2013 Shanghai SIPO College, Shanghai, China PRC Senior Guest Instructor Conducted ESL classes in literature, composition, public speaking, Medical English, and TOEFL/IELTS Revised and updated the English curriculum Created dramatic presentations and musicals concert versions for student performances 2010-2012 Suzhou High School, Suzhou, China PRC Guest Instructor Conducted classes in composition, public speaking, literature, SAT/ACT, and TOEFL Supervised student competition of original one act dramatic performances Assisted students in writing personal essays and applying to USA and Canada colleges Conducted monthly continuing education workshops for Chinese English teachers 2010-2012 Guest Instructor Suzhou Health College Suzhou, China PRC Conducted ESL classes and TOEFL and IELTS workshops for nursing students Developed and implemented Hotel Management and Travel and Tourism Program Conducted seminars and workshops for Chinese English Teachers professional development Lecturer at Suzhou University Teachers in Training Program 2008-2010 Senior Instructor Aspect Program Dean Junior College, Franklin, MA Conducted advanced ESL classes and TOEFL workshops for foreign students planning to attend a college or a graduate school program in the Boston area 2007-2010 Senior Instructor Corporate Training Grants for ABE Programs Assisted companies in formulating and applying for internal training grants Conducted ESL and ABE classes and workshops

2006-2007 Endicott College/Speech Improvement Company Adjunct Instructor Conducted Train the Trainer certification programs for teachers and corporate trainers using the Speech Improvement Company methods and program.

Education

B.A. Liberal Arts, English and history, Clark University Worcester, MA M. Ed Secondary Education, Worcester State University, Worcester, MA Certifications

Massachusetts Licensed and Certified Teacher of English, TESOL, history, American Studies and Adult Basic Education

Advanced TEFL Certificate

MS Office

Speech Improvement Train the Trainer Speech and Presentations Coach American Airlines Train the Trainer

Continental Airlines/System-One Amadeus Train the Trainer