Writing Teacher
Resume:
RUSSELL “FOX” ELLIS
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Staff Writer
• Submit four articles a week for publication on an online magazine
• Must be invited to contribute to this online magazine
• Articles published under pen name Kitsune San
10/2011 - 4/2012 Liberty International Academy (LIA) Kagawa, Japan
English Teacher
• Taught English as a Second Language in private and group settings to students K - 12
• In charge of curriculum development and materials acquisition including textbook review
• Additional responsibility of teaching English at two Public Schools
• Trained new Teachers
Accomplishments: Started new reading program for 5-year-old students that increased vocabulary and comprehension skills.
1/2011 – 10/2011 JALI English School Kagawa, Japan
English Teacher
• Managed school’s course load and finances
• Developed classroom activities to reinforce course content
• Taught English as a Second Language in private and group settings to students K - 12
• Handled all Marketing for the school – created flyers, promotional activities and conducted new student enrollment interviews
Accomplishments: Developed a Summer Fun Activity program for students that improved enunciation.
8/2008 - 5/2010 Utah State University Logan, UT
Graduate Instructor
• Taught two undergraduate courses each semester for four semesters
• Worked in the Campus Writing Center proofreading, editing, and assisting undergraduate students with writing projects
• Assisted in training Graduate Instructors and tutors and participated in developmental methods meetings
Accomplishments: Organized “Conversation Socials” in the Writing Center for International Students to improve their language skills.
9/2007 – 8/2008 Marugame International Academy (MIA) Kagawa, Japan
English Teacher (Contract)
• Planned and Implemented English-as-a-Second-Language lessons for students of varying ages and experience levels
• Directed Conversation Workshops for advanced L2 students to use and hone their English Language skills
9/2002 – 5/2007 Chrysalis Inc. Provo, Utah
Residential Manager
• Provided in-home assisted living for mentally and developmentally disabled men
• Managed residents’ finances and ensured that all payments were made in a timely manner
• Managed a staff of six to maintain a 24-hour schedule.
• Coordinated activities with other facilities and provided safe transportation to them
• Administered meals and medications and confirmed that all medication documentation was complete and accurate for monthly reports
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT (WHILE IN SCHOOL) & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
6/2009 – 11/2010 Chili’s Bar and Grill Logan, UT
Server
• Took orders/served guests and occasionally worked as Assistant Manager
5/2007 – 8/2010 Adonis Bronze Alpine, UT
Shipping Clerk & Shop worker
• Mounted finished bronze statues to their final bases and provided finishing polish
• Built custom crates for statue shipping
• Mixed slurry and coated wax casts in slurry
• Poured molten bronze into slurry molds
1997 – 1999 DeSoto Public Library DeSoto, TX
Volunteer
• Performed library page duties as volunteer work
• Coordinated Saturday story times
• Assisted in Summer Reading Program
EDUCATION
MS in American Studies
Utah State University – 2011 with a 4.0 GPA
BA in English
Brigham Young University – 2007 with a 3.26 GPA
AWARDS
• Eagle Scout
• BYU Bert Wilson Archive Award 2007
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Software - Word, Excel, Power Point
• Skilled with Apple iWork Software - Pages, Numbers, Keynote
• Conversant in Japanese
• Completed Practicum in English Teaching
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
• Brock Dethier – Director of Writing, USU
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• Steve Siporin – Associate Professor, USU
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• Star Coulbrooke – Director of the Writing Center, USU
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