EDUCATION

Masters of Education Curriculum Instruction ESL     Nebraska   May  2017

The University of Nebraska at Kearney

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude  – 3.98 GPA

160-Hour TESOL Certification South Korea   Dec.   2012 

Columbia College

• 120 hour-training and 40 hours of practicum.  

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education   Pennsylvania    June  2010

The Pennsylvania State University

• Certified El Ed K-6 in Pennsylvania 
• Minor in Special Education and History

EDUCATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Talaera Online Teacher Adults Worldwide             March 2022-Present

• Teach business English for presentations, projects, and daily interactions with native speakers. 
• Assess students in all aspects of language to pinpoint where they can improve in their field. 
• Create specific purpose lessons to help the student become more fluent in their field of expertise. 

I-Shou International IB – Language Learning Specialist    Taiwan            Dec. 2020- July 2023

• Partnered with the Academic Directors and Programme Coordinators to support student learning
• Ran small group and in-class interventions for students identified as having EAL needs
• Served as a coach working with staff to improve their practice that allows them to develop literacy strategies within their subject

VIPKID Online Teacher   K-12th Grade China   May 2017- Present

• Determined course placement based on completed academic performance and ability.
• Monitored and participated in the Online Instruction Community forum/discussion groups.

Fuan Public Elementary School 1st-6th Grade Taipei, Taiwan               Oct. 2016-Aug. 2017

• Coordinated interactive lessons tailored to individual learning styles with co-teachers. 
• Created, organized, and ran summer/winter camps and after-school English programs.

National Industrial Training Institute/ Aramco Hofuf, Saudi Arabia          July 2015-Sept. 2016

• Prepared trainees for Academic I.E.L.T.S exams related to the oil and petrol chemicals field
• Ran practical theme courses that trained students for activities they would use in the field 

Authored Work, Acknowledgements, Podcasts, and Guest Posts

IAP Career College Guide to Become a TEFL Instructor– Featured contributor to the textbook

How I Paid Off My Student Loans: Teagan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Older Work History

Gyjun Adult Learning Academy Kaohsiung, Taiwan   Sept. 2014-Jun. 2015

• Prepared students for overseas travel in areas from culture to greetings. 
• Ran one-on-one I.E.L.T.S and TOFEL classes for students that are trying to immigrate. 

Walton English School K-6th Grade Kaohsiung, Taiwan   Sept.  2014-Jun. 2015

• Taught all-day elementary school through immersion and differentiated instruction.
• Tracked students’ progress with formative and summative assessments. 

Harlod Adult Academy/ POSCO Steel Pohang,  South Korea   Oct. 2011-Feb. 2014

• Created and taught University-level T.O.E.I.C classes
• Help prepare students in their fields for moving to different countries 
• Prepared high-school students for the Korean National Exam and American S.A.T

Pohang Poly School K -6th Grade    Pohang,  South Korea Feb. 2010-Sept. 2011

• Taught English through immersion to students from ages four to sixteen.
• Created lesson plans for Social Studies, Grammar, Speaking, Science, and Reading.

 Highland Park Elementary, 5th Grade State College, Pennsylvania        2009 – 2010

• Taught academic, social, and motor skills to elementary school students. 
• Consoled students when emotional and academic problems arose.