Karen J. Lee
Cell: 253-***-**** adrkkc@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
The University of Washington Seattle, WA
BA English Language and Literature 2004 – 2008
EXPERIENCE
(Private) Full-time English Tutor Bellevue, WA
English Teacher October 2007 – current
-Prepare and develop detailed lessons for groups of students ranging from K-12th grade, college level, and adults.
-Organize daily classroom schedules and evaluate each student’s progress on a weekly basis.
-Conduct parent-teacher discussions on the status of each student’s development.
-Provide additional tutoring for all students covering my education material as well as primary school course material and college essays.
-Teach the SAT and ACT test format and essay writing techniques to high school students.
-Keep a fun and positive relationship with all students while reinforcing good study habits at the same time.
-If needed, contact with student’s teachers via email for a better idea on what they need to improve on.
-Work with individuals to improve English communication and pronunciation skills.
-Manage all social media ads on a variety of different platforms.
-Introduce current news in social, political, and local realm.
Cornerstone Financial Group Renton, WA
Financial Advisor August 2013 – September 2014
-Meet with two new people a day during the weekday to help them address financial concerns.
-Diagnose, strategize, prepare, and create financial plans for clients.
-Provide important information about financial vehicles that can help implement clients’ needs.
-Organize client files, process applications, and follow up with clients on a regular basis.
-Attend classes to learn innovative strategies to connect with people and implement the sale.
New York Life Insurance Company Bellevue, WA
Financial Advisor December 2011 – August 2013
-Always consider the client's financial needs and address their concerns first at meetings.
-Creatively meet new people on a regular basis through networking events, warm approaches, and reference strategies.
-Strategize, prepare, and create financial plans for clients.
-Provide important information about life insurance, retirement planning, and how to become financially secure.
-Meticulously organize client files, process applications without error, and setup health tests for clients.
-Attend weekly classes to learn new information and apply it to our sales strategy.
BrainChild Education Center Bellevue, WA
English Teacher October 2007 – December 2012
-Prepare and develop detailed lessons for groups of students ranging from K-12th grade.
-Organized daily classroom schedules and evaluate each student’s progress on a weekly basis.
-Conduct parent-teacher discussions on the status of each student’s development.
-Provide additional tutoring for all students covering Brain Child Education materials as well as primary school course material and college essays.
C2 Education Center Bellevue, WA
Assistant Director February 2009 – September 2009
-Manage all teachers by binder auditing, holding staff meetings, and quality control.
-Organized classroom schedules and evaluate each teacher’s progress on a weekly basis.
-Talk to prospective customers about the center programs and enroll them accordingly.
-Provided private essay tutoring for all students covering school homework or college essays.
The University of Washington Seattle, WA
Assistant Analyst, Purchasing and Accounting Department May 2007 – September 2007
-Maintained a database of customer account and invoice information in several spreadsheets.
-Processed customer data using an Oracle imaging and process management program.
-Prepared detailed summary reports of weekly activities for the department supervisor.
-Responsible for customer service in the travel department, duties included answering customer phone calls, problem solving, and correcting customer account information.
Koinonia Café Seattle, WA
Waitress, Cashier, Barista April 2007 – July 2007
-Demonstrated flexibility and teamwork by performing a variety of functions based on the requests of management to fulfill the requirements of the business.
-Consistently maintained a high level of customer service and professionalism in all situations.
-Assisted management in planning and preparing the introduction of new food products and services such as WiFi/Internet in the café.
SKILLS
Computer: Experienced in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Oracle Imaging and Business Process Mgt.
Language: Proficient in reading, writing and speaking Korean and a little Japanese.
PERSONAL
I enjoy reading novels, writing, editing, traveling and watching movies.