EVERTON G. DAWKINS
Futian, Shenzhen, Guangdong
China 518034
Tel. #: 86-755-13600437094
bayofpalms@yahoo.com
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OBJECTIVE

Seeking an ESL Instructor position where I can utilize my experience, skills and
knowledge, having instructed kindergarten up to post graduate students, business
personnel, professionals, and retirees.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITY PROFILE

• Participated in registration; Curriculum development.
• A talent for involving and motivating students of all ability levels.
• Classroom management; recording, assessments and evaluation of students.
• The ability to use clear communication techniques and to create a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment.
• Utilized computer resources, including educational software and the Internet to promote interactive learning.
• Evaluated and communicated student’s progress and liaised with other professionals to discuss individual student needs.
• Organized and supervised extracurricular and after-school activities.
• The ability to relate effectively to students of diverse cultural backgrounds and to tailor teaching methods to suit their individual needs.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to manage challenging behavior calmly and effectively.
• Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Helped prepare students for the future workforce and international study: provided assistance with career guidance, resume and interview preparation.
• Provided counseling for children and adult students.
• Liaised English and non-English speaking personnel; Conducted seminars.

CAREER HISTORY

ESL Instructor Nanhua Middle School, Shenzhen China 09/14 – Present
ESL Instructor Shenzhen Futian HS, Shenzhen China 02/13 – 07/14
ESL Instructor Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, China 11/10 – 07/11
Teacher Macau Sam Yuk Mid. Sch. Taipa Macau, SAR China 07/09 – 07/10, 08/06 – 08/07
Social Worker Gee Resolutions, Inc. FL. USA 11/05 – 07/06
Substitute Teacher & Mentor 3rd, 5th, 9th grade. Orlando, FL. USA 09/05 – 10/05
Counselor and Mentor Hong Kong Adventist College, Hong Kong 01/05 – 05/05
ESL Instructor SahmYook University, S. Korea 03/00 – 06/01
Case Manager New York Urban League, NY. USA 12/93 – 07/94
Case Manager United Cerebral Palsy of New York, Inc. 08/92 – 12/93
ESL Instructor Seventh-day Adventist Lang. Inst., S. Korea 07/91 → 6yrs 8mo

EDUCATION

Masters of Divinity, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies.
Silang, Cavite 4118, Philippines. 10/97 – 08/98, 06/01 – 10/03.

Bachelor of Social Work, Southern Adventist University. Collegedale, TN., USA. 09/90.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate 120 hr., The TEFL Institute. Bangkok, Thailand, 08/07.