Chad Navel
Mattoon, IL 61938 217.259.2705 chadmnavel@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

TEFL teacher.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

TEFL Teacher, Reading Town, Incheon-do, Bupyeong, Bupyeong Market-gu 2013-2014
• Adapted to a foreign culture and built relationships within a multicultural staff
Taught multiple levels of students (ages 6-15 years-old)

• Created a comfortable teaching environment within classrooms
• Edited English textbooks for Reading Town

• Wrote monthly reports for students, highlighting strengths and weaknesses

TEFL Teacher, SLP, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin, Suji-gu 2012-2013
• Effectively developed relationships with co-workers, students, and parents
Planned and instructed lessons with multiple teachings aids

• Possessed strong multitasking abilities

• Fostered an atmosphere of respect for individual view points

Teacher Assistant, Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Charleston, IL 2008-2010

• Developed and implemented lesson plans for reading and language arts

• Adapted the learning environment for students with disabilities

• Enhanced student comprehension through the use of technology

Practicum Teacher, Casey-Westfield High School, Casey, IL Fall 2010

• Planned lessons for whole class and small groups

• Fostered an atmosphere of respect for individual view points

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Security Guard, Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 2007-Present

• Relocated unused books from library

• Informed and warned clients of rule infractions

• Ensured personal, building and equipment security

Owner/Operator, Chad’s Lawn Care, Mattoon, IL 2002-2011

• Promoted lawn care business and attracted new clients

• Schedule service calls

• Research and invest in new equipment

ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES

YMCA Youth Sports Volunteer, 2007-2009

Residence Hall Association, 2008-2009

Dormitory Hall Counsel, 2008-2009

SKILLS

Spanish: 4 years of courses

Computer: PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Internet

Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Webpage creation, Kidspiration, SmartBoard

EDUCATION

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Arts, May 2011

Major: Liberal Arts

Cumulative GPA: 2.84/4.00

RELATED COURSEWORK

Technical Writing Introduction to Methods & Studies in English

Journalism Digital Photography