Current Address

130 Maidstone Street

Altona, Victoria Australia 3018

Home Phone: +61 3 9398-2179

Permanent Address

130 Maidstone Street

Altona, Victoria Australia 3018

Objective

English IS the language of the new world and for nations to conduct international business it is the language that MUST be learned. People use it to converse in many ways: including the internet, e-mail, fax or telephone. My goal is to assist the students as they learn the language. I have a commitment to providing dynamic instruction that fosters language learning and I intend to facilitate this process in as agreeable an atmosphere as possible.

Personal

 My Degree was in Asian Pacific Studies and whist completing that degree I not only assisted students from many countries as they pursued their studies but I also enjoyed their company and friendship. I have travelled to a number of countries in Asia: South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore, and I have been fascinated by all of them. For the last five years I have worked in only one private English language school in South Korea. I believe that my experiences with Asian communities will be a bonus to any language school that that hires me. Moreover, I believe that I also show the willingness to regularly upgrade my skills which will improve my teaching methods incorporating modern methodology.

Languages

Monash University, Intensive Language Course, 1994

Passed the 6-week (180 hours) Monash University - Universitas Gadjah Mada Intensive Indonesian Language course level II (IGE 26)

Employment

English Teacher, James English School

Siheung Si, Gyeonggi Do, South Korea

December 2005 to January 2000 (employed for 5 years)

Maintenance Fitter, Containers Packaging

Laverton, Victoria, Australia

January 1987 to December 1997 (employed for 11 years)

Maintenance Fitter, Steelmax Engineering

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

March 1980 to December 1987 (employed for 7 years)

More than 30 years experience working with other companies.

Education

Holmes Institute, CELTA, 2006

185 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000.

13 February – 10 March

Victoria University of Technology, BA Hons, 1998

Awarded Bachelor of Arts Honours in Asia Pacific Studies

Williamstown Technical School, Certificate of Proficiency, 1972

Completed apprenticeship and gained Certificate of Proficiency in Fitting and Machining.

Other Training and Skills Seminars

Cambridge University Press, ELT Training, 2005

Participant in the ELT Training presentations of Cambridge Day 2005 

13 November 2005 in Seoul, South Korea.

Oxford University Press, Teen and Pre-teen Seminars, 2005

Successfully completed the Oxford Solutions Teacher Training 15 Hour Teen and Pre-Teen Seminars 16 July 2005 in Seoul, South Korea.

Oxford University Press, Young Learners Seminars, 2005

Successfully completed the Oxford Solutions Teacher Training 15 Hour Young Learners Seminars

2 July 2005 in Seoul, South Korea.

Oxford University Press, MAT Method, 2005

Successfully completed the Oxford Solutions Teacher Training MAT (Model, Action, Talk) Method 

23 July in Seoul, South Korea.

Oxford University Press, Young Learners Seminars, 2004

Successfully completed the Oxford Solutions Teacher Training Program Young Learners Seminars 

26 June in Seoul, South Korea.

London Teacher Training Centre, Certificate in TEFL, 2001

Successfully completed an intensive course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

29 October 2001.

Oxford University Press, Teacher Training Program, 2001

Successfully completed the Oxford University Press Teacher Training Program

25 August to 15 December in Seoul, South Korea.

Macquarie Business College, Certificate III in Tourism, 2000

Successfully attained competency in the Certificate III in Tourism (International Retail Travel Sales). This included General Insurance 'Code of Practice', 'Fares and Ticketing 1&2 ATTRP Level III', 'Galileo Southern Cross' and 'IATA - Billing and Settlement Plan Procedures'.

Australian College of Journalism, Diploma, Travel Writing, 1998

Successfully completed Diploma of Freelance Travel Writing and Photography. A course in the studies of both the theory and practice of travel writing and photography on 11 December 1998.

George A. H. Lang's Business College Ltd, Introduction to Excel 5, 1995

Successfully completed the course at Ballan House, Suite 1, 1 Duncans Road, Werribee, Victoria, 3030.

Western Metropolitan College of TAFE, Introduction to Computers, 1992

Summary

I am a devoted, enthusiastic, 53-year-old learner, who has experience in teaching all ages from kindergarten through to adults. I am extremely patient and energetic in my teaching. I am also more than willing to upgrade my skills regularly and enthusiastic to learn about, and adapt to, new cultures.

Personal References

James Jenkin, Senior Teacher Trainer

Holmes Institute

185 Spring Street

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

Phone:  +61 3 9662 2055

Email:  jjenkin@holmesinstitute.edu.au

John Pill, Teacher Trainer

Holmes Institute

185 Spring Street

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

Phone:  +61 3 9662 2055

Email:  jpill@holmesinstitute.edu.au

Judith Hudson, CELTA Tutor and Assessor, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Holmes Institute

47 Murray Street

Prahran, Victoria, 3181

Phone:  +61 3 9529 2745

Email:  jghudson@optushome.com.au

Professional References

Sasha Oh, Director and Head Teacher

James English School

540-5 Eunhaeng Dong

Siheung Si, Gyeonggi Do, South Korea

Phone:  +82 31 314-9119

Email:  sashaoh@hotmail.com