Andrew McKeown

adz9jq@r.postjobfree.com

224-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois March 1, 2021-Septemper 2023 Training Officer

Write and update SOPs and EMS Sanitation Guidelines

Develop training curriculum

Ensure EMS staff are current in training and TMS requirements

Develop and originate training files for new employees

Maintain TMS and training files for existing employees

Train staff on correct procedures for use of equipment within EMS

Originated training system. Last training officer left many years prior to my arrival so I had to take the entire training system from the ground up and build it to meet the standards of the EPA, CDC, IPC, and OSHA

Freelance Writer August 1990 – present

Wrote lessons for Longman English’s on-line English education program for Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Advanced Intermediate learners. 24 lessons per level, with tests and quizzes (www.englishbuilder.com)

Wrote lessons for www.tht.com

Wrote a series of 4 books, 12 lessons each, plus reviews every 3 lessons, for “Modern English”; an English training school chain that has schools throughout western China (primarily Sichuan Province). I wrote the books for the “Beginner”, “Lower Intermediate”, “Intermediate”, and “Advanced Intermediate” level of study. These books were published and sold to students when they joined the school, and were the basis of the school curriculum.

Additionally, throughout the years, I’ve been published multiple times in:

o The Bangkok Post

o Vibe Magazine (Hong Kong)

o FEN (The Far East Network)

o Contributing Reporter, WGN Chicago (From Thailand during the 2014 “Re-set Thailand” military coup

MacDuffie International High School August 2016 – July 2019

Nanjing, China

School Principal/American Literature Instructor

Supervisor: Renee Shi (adz9jq@r.postjobfree.com)

The end goal of an international high school is to prepare students for study abroad. This is achieved by ensuring they have sufficient language proficiency to score well on TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and ACT exams in English. I am proud to say that during my tenure as principal, we had a 100% acceptance rate. All of our students were accepted into universities in America, Canada, or Australia, as the student chose.

Evaluated curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure that school activities complied with local regulations.

Hired, trained, and evaluated both teaching and administrative staff

Appeared on television frequently as guest panelist on shows dealing with international education.

Maintained detailed and concise records

Wrote all the teaching material for the Marketing Dept.

Presented speeches promoting the school and international education at various educational conferences.

Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement was needed.

Counseled and provided guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.

Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, developed mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.

Directed and coordinated activities of teaching and support staff.

Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.

Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in American Literature.

Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

University of New South Wales International Educational Program, Asia May 2005 – June 2016

Sarasas Winted Bangbong International School

Bangkok, Thailand

Supervisor: Julien Rowe (adz9jq@r.postjobfree.com)

English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor

Prepared and delivered lessons to Thai students in English

Maintained accurate records

Prepared and sent in weekly and daily lesson plans, and mentored students in English.

Head Teacher

Continued to serve as ESL teacher

Collected and reviewed lesson plans submitted from other teachers, mentored them and observed their lessons in order to help them improve their classroom skills.

Curriculum Developer

Continued to teach ESL

Served as member of Administration staff

Wrote lessons in accordance with guidelines set forth by the University of New South Wales for International Students for Academic English, World History, English Literature, and Biology.

Curriculum Coordinator and Director of Studies

Collaborated with school directors and education bureau to ensure the school’s adherence to requirements set by local educational bureau and IELTS guidelines for international students.

Principal, International School

Directed a staff with diplomacy of over 200 individuals from differing races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds in providing excellent education to international students.

Observed staff and gave advice as to how to improve their over-all teaching and lesson preparation skills

Mentored and trained both students and staff

Private English Language Tutor August 1989 – September 2005

Tutored students individually in spoken, conversational English

MILITARY

U. S. Navy October 1981 – April 1989

Honorably discharged

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (Language)

Jochi University

Tokyo, Japan

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Multilingual English/Japanese/Mandarin

Published author of several text books and articles

Experienced educator

Outstanding leadership and management skills

Proficient in all MS Office applications

Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations

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