Rachel Elizabeth Barnett
(b. 1984, USA)

Objective

I hope to gain a position where I can demonstrate my creative skills and help affect a positive, imaginative classroom environment. I have more than seven years’ experience teaching English to students of all ages on a variety of topics, including conversational English, accent reduction, and business English.

Relevant Experience

English Instructor, Zibo Normal College, Shandong Province, China; October 2013 – July 2015
• Taught conversational and written English to first year college students
• Responsible for creating a course curriculum
• Responsible for lesson plans, materials, and all related activities
• Created and administered individual speaking tests once a semester
• Reason for Leaving: Contract Completed

English Instructor, Towol High School, Changwon, South Korea; April 2010-April 2013
• Taught conversational and written English to high school students
• Responsible for classroom management, lesson plans, materials, and related activities
• Administered individual speaking tests once a semester
• Taught an after school debate class
• Available once a week to converse with and mentor students on topics of their choosing
• Designed and taught supplemental courses during winter and summer holidays
• Reason for Leaving: Contract completed

English Instructor, SoGang ESL Institute, Masan, South Korea; August 2009-February 2010
• Taught phonics and speaking skills to elementary and junior high students
• Responsible for planning lessons, games, and other activities
• Reason for Leaving: The institute closed

Khan English Teacher, Khan English Academy, Guri-Si, South Korea; April 2008-April 2009
• Taught phonics and reading skills to kindergarten and primary school children
• Assisted in improving conversational abilities and essay writing skills to primary and middle school aged children
• Responsible for creating lesson plans, organizing games, and other activities
• Reason for Leaving: Contract completed

Part-Time Private English Tutor, David’s English Centre, Jhongli, Taiwan; October 2007
• Taught a private student English conversation twice a week
• Asked relevant questions to promote natural conversation
• Corrected grammatical and syntactical mistakes when necessary
• Explained and implemented idioms
• Reason for Leaving: Contract completed

Part-Time Teaching Associate, David’s English Centre, Jhongli Taiwan, October-December 2007
• Went out with students three times a week, for dinner or coffee, and conversed in English for two hours
• Attended a student-led trip every Saturday to a local destination; students were expected to act as tour guides in English
• Facilitated students’ peer interactions in English
• Gave students a chance to practice their speaking and listening skills in a natural setting
• Reason for Leaving: Contract completed

EFL Teaching Practicum 12 Hours, Edmonds Community College, WA, October 2007
• Four hours of observation in a classroom of high beginner immigrant refugees
• Four hours of assisted teaching in beginner- high beginner ESL classrooms, including a computer lab; answered questions and briefly explained assigned material
• Four hours teaching in a high beginner ESL classroom; designed lesson plans and presented original material

Part-Time Private German Tutor, Fall 2006-Summer 2008
• Worked alongside a textbook to clarify points
• Built a variety of activities and games to teach relevant material
• Used outside media (such as interactive websites) to strengthen language skills and interest

German Tutor, Western Washington University, WA, Fall 2006
• Was available at scheduled times to answer questions for students of all levels
• Had references on hand to provide thorough instruction
• Provided students with resources to promote self-learning and motivation

Educational Background
TESOL Training Certificate,
Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea, 2010

ESL Teaching Practicum, 12 Hours
Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA; October 2007

TESL Certification, 72 hours
TESL Express, Seattle, WA; October 2007

BA in English Literature
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA; March 2007

Minor in German Language and Literature
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA, March 2007

Study Abroad, ISEP (Int’l Student Exchange Program)
Trier, Germany; October 2005-July 2006

Associates Degree
Everett Community College, Everett, WA; August 2004

Previous Employment History

Kennel Technician/Office Assistant, Camano Island Kennels, WA, June 2007-October 2007
• Scheduled appointments and training sessions with the owner
• Provided high standard care for boarding dogs, including administration of medication and regular exercise on the fenced property
• Kept the kennel clean and made sure it was stocked

Left to fly to Taiwan.

Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician, Camano Island Veterinary Clinic, August 2000-August 2004
• Managed the boarding and hospital areas, including making sure they were clean and well stocked
• Provided care for boarding animals and animals in recovery - including attention, exercise and administering medication
• Assisted in surgeries and births

Left to attend university.

Katze Petsitting, Camano Island, WA, 2000-2004
• Created to supplement a high school student budget, designed a business logo and advertised services
• Built a strong and regular client base in the local area

Left to attend university

Additional Skills

• Conversationally fluent in German
• Computer literate, familiar with programs such as MS Office, Powerpoint, Prezi
• Familiar with computer and video-assisted language instruction methods
• Able to lead and make decisions that fulfill required objectives and expectations
• Easily adaptable and engaging

Personal Interests

I love to travel and experience life in a different culture. I have a passion for learning about global literatures and cultures. I enjoy creative writing. I have always had a great compassion or animals. I’m happy to learn, as well as teach!

References Available Upon Request