Phillip Middlebrooks
Permanent Address
P.O. Box 1
Chappell Hill, Texas 77426
Current Address
Kunshan, China
middlebrooksp@hotmail.com

Career Objective:
I am looking to teach students about literature and how to communicate effectively through the spoken and written word. I will facilitate an atmosphere where young learners will be able to find the answers to questions they have when they are in everyday situations. I continually offer time before and after school to assist students elevate their English ability.

Education:

Sam Houston State
Huntsville, Texas- May 1999: Graduate Program Secondary English Certification. GPA 3.0

St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, Texas- December 1991 Bachelor of Arts: English Communication Arts with an emphasis in Business Communication. GPA 3.27

Work History:

Kunshan International School- Academic Director
Kunshan, China September 2011- Present: In my first year I taught students ELA, Science, and Social Studies courses for the fifth and sixth grades. I taught several activity classes where the students’ verbal skills were the main focus. I performed several open classes for parents and others for the teaching staff to observe. In my second year, I became the Head Teacher for the Elementary School while teaching the sixth and seventh grades. I oversaw the academic progress of all students and managed the native English speaking teachers in an academic capacity. After my third year I became the Head Teacher for the campus. I oversee the English curriculum for the campus while training and facilitating the progress of the English speaking faculty. In my fourth year I was promoted to Academic Director; I am in charge of the curriculum development for the entire campus. I counsel and lead the teachers to advance their classroom presence and professional development.

Ji-Jeong Middle School- Teacher
Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea: September 2007- August 2010. I taught elementary and secondary English as a foreign language (EFL). While there I was the featured teacher for classroom demonstrations. Teachers from across the province would come and observe my classes to learn techniques and teaching skills. I also was chosen to evaluate and critique the other teachers in the province. I would sit in on a class then have a meeting with the teacher and administrators where we discussed strengths and areas where there could be improvement. As I was leaving, the Provincial Office of Education asked me to view several CDs that contained all of the teachers in the classroom. They wanted me to appraise the teachers and rank them with a written summary of the reasons for my decisions.

Changwon National University- Teacher and Lecturer
Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea: Summer 2008/Winter 2010. I taught elementary and secondary English teachers learning styles, teaching techniques, and conversation skills. We discussed teaching skills and techniques. One of my primary responsibilities was to evaluate each of the Korean English teachers while they performed a forty-five minute teaching presentation. After each presentation, I sat and talked with them about how to improve what happens in the classroom.

Alief ISD- Teacher
Alief, Texas: August 2001- August 2007. I taught World Literature, American Literature, British Literature, and TAKS centered World Literature classes. I taught every level of English at the same time. I provided before and after school tutorials where I spent time with the students in a one on one situation. I chaired the Curriculum Planning Committee for two years.

Burton ISD- Teacher
Burton, Texas: September 1999- August 2001. I taught grades 6-8 English Language Arts and High school literature classes. I was the only English teacher on both campuses. The abilities of the students varied sharply. I was able to incorporate several different teaching strategies to facilitate growth in each of the students.

Blinn College- Instructor and Lecturer
Brenham, Texas: September 1993- August 1995. I taught computer software and business courses.

The Psychological Corporation- Writer and Editor
San Antonio, Texas: January 1992- December 1992. I wrote and edited standardized tests, such as, MAT7, MAT7+, and SAT8. I was teamed with a senior editor.

Continuing Education Courses: CRISS, Sharpening the Saw, KOTESOL 2007 International Conference.