Brian Finkelston
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Objective
To build a long-term career in customer service with opportunities for career growth.
Experience
Houhai English(September 1, 2023-December 22, 2023)
Job summary: To teach English to young learner’s using interactive tools such as Whiteboard, PowerPoint presentations and highly interesting books discussing a variety of wondrous topics for students. We also heavily concentrated on giving quick feedback responses in real time so students could improve on any areas in need of improvement at a rapid rate.
Nanchang No. 5 High School(September 2021-August 2023)
Conducting highly immersive English lessons for High School as well as Middle School students. Prepare many lesson plans that engage and arouse students interest at a high level. Usually with a variety of topics that students are enthusiastic about.
I2 Education(June 2019-January 2021) Teaching English to young children with various new technologies such as Zoom, PowerPoint presentations and Excel software to track their progress.
Keywords Education(Shenzhen)July 2017-December 2018
Teaching English to Young Learners using TPR and many kinds of software games and activities to fully engage them in learning the language.
Eblocs Education(Shenzhen)June 2016-June 2017
Teaching English to children of young ages. Generally from 3-10.
English First(Shenzhen)January 2016-June 2016
English teacher for Young Learners.
Jolly Kingdom(Hong Kong)April 2014-October 2015
A fully developed Phonics program that also emphasized on writing and Speaking.
Web International English(September 2012-September 2013)
Job duties: Same as below
Meten(Nanshan, Shenzhen)February 2012-July 2012
Specialized in training adults in using and developing their english skills. Used such methods as realia classes to give students real life chances to use english. These involved Negotiation tactics to other topics such as Travel or business classes.
April 2011-October 2011
Web International English-English training with specially designed courseware and precisely designed class topics of all ranges depending on student level. Usually students began at Icebreaker to Advanced. Also did Business English classes as well. Requirements required set office hours with about 5 classes a day on average. To further students learning experience and make a well-rounded teaching environment it was also standard to prepare one Social Club per week.
April 2009-February 2011
Kid Castle-Teaching children and middle school aged students. Using a variety of games, songs and activities to enforce learning.
February 2006-January 2009
Rayschool/Juren teacher-teach english and help students to improve with their oral and written communication. Worked with students of all ages. Teaching english vocabulary as well as oral english conversation speaking. Coordinated class discipline with a lively discussion with students on a variety of topics. Including taking field trips with students and outdoor activities to a variety of places.
1999-2004
Sprint-technical support representative-assist customers with knowing how to use and program their wireless devices and sell other goods related to phone equipment.
Education
University of Texas at Dallas, 1997
Specialization:Accounting/Business
Certificates:
TEFL certificate (120)