Joel Cosme, Jr.
82+10-7596-0910
Joelcosmejr@gmail.com
Objective:
Seeking a creative and challenging work environment that will provide personal satisfaction as well as development.
Professional summary:
English/ESL teacher with 4 years of public and private school experience with students of various English language fluency levels. Team management and curriculum development experience using various methodologies. Constantly working on personal development as a teacher as well as the improvement of work environment.
Work Experience:
Nae Jeong Middle School, Bundang, Gyeonggi-do, S. Korea.
English Teacher 09/2007 – Present
[Develop lesson plans around world culture topics using various methodologies, run summer/winter camps focused on debate, participate in meetings for the development of the school’s ESL/EFL curriculum]
UACE International Language School, Suji, Yongin-si, S.Korea
English Teacher 05/2005-07/2007 (Head Teacher 11/2005-11/2006)
[Teach students of broad English language levels, ages 7-18. Teach phonics skills, vocabulary, writing using TOEFL and American text books. Teach how to give oral presentations, speaking and pronunciation. Manage meetings, reports on class progress, curriculum development]
Barney’s New York, Manhattan, N.Y.
Shipping/Receiving Clerk, 11/03-5/2005
[Responsible for the collection of purchased merchandise from sales floor, its packaging and proper shipment; computer entry of data from incoming and outgoing merchandise; electronic/hard copy filing of all shipping/receiving documentation and handling of online purchases from the Barney’s website.]
University at Buffalo EOP Tutorial, Buffalo, N.Y.
English, Writing, ESL Tutor, 08/2002-05/2003
[Assist tutees with the writing, interpreting and overall creation of college level writing; Keep counselors informed as to the progress of the tutees.]
Education:
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, U.K.
M.A., TEFL/SL 04/2008 – ? Currently in sabbatical.
[In the process of obtaining this degree via distance education. Completed modules 1-3: Classroom research and research methods; Language teaching methodology; Second Language acquisition; Pedagogic grammar; Lexis; Syllabus and materials. Essays at a level of merit and distinction]
University at Buffalo, N.Y.
B.A., English Literature, 08/2000-05/2003 – GPA 3.4/Major 3.72
[High academic achievement honors, statewide honors, student mentoring experience]
Buffalo State College, Buffalo, N.Y.
09/1998-05/2000, Prerequisite courses – GPA 3.11
[High academic achievement honors]
Certification:
International TEFL Teacher Training, 09/2007 – Grade A
TEFL Certification 100 hours
Other skills:
Spanish – high fluency speaker
Computer skills: Microsoft office applications, Dreamweaver (beginner).
References upon request.