Craig Furlong
About Me
Introduction:
Dear Hiring Manager,
Please find my resume attached. I am interested in applying for your ESL Teacher position. I look forward to teaching an academic curriculum that allows me to get to fulfill my students’ personal and professional goals. I have traveled extensively in North America and Europe and I’m excited to share my experiences with students.
I completed my TEFL/TESOL Certificate at the International TEFL Academy in person in Chicago, Illinois, USA . The curriculum included 180 hours of coursework, 15 hours of student teaching and additional hours of research, student assessment, and lesson planning for non-native adults. The experience was uplifting and comprehensive.
My professional experience includes my longest tenure at RockTenn, formerly Smurfit-Stone which I held an Accounting Manager position. My position involved hiring and training as well as document creation. Smurfit-Stone was acquired in May 2011 by RockTenn. After turning down a transfer and receiving a retention bonus to stay during the transition, where I prepared training documents and trained my replacement, the Chicago office was closed in May 2012. This was a blessing in disguise and has led me to where I am today.
After reviewing my qualifications, please contact me for consideration. I have managed many projects and have excellent references available upon request.
Regards,
Craig Furlong
773-209-8971
Education
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's of Science in Physiology
May 1999
Roosevelt University
Master's of Science in Accounting
May 2006
International TEFL Institute
Certification
May 2017
Experiences
ESL Student Teacher
International TEFL Academy
April 2017 to June 2017
• Taught English to non-native adult students from beginner to advance levels
• Developed and lead weekly lesson plans, student assessments, and one-on-one tutoring
• Created course material for English quizzes, reading samples, and pronunciation exercises
ESL Teacher
World International English
September 2017 to Current
• Create and teach relevant English lessons focusing on building fluency
• Collaborate with other foreign teachers to support adult students
• Prepare lesson plans that target confidence, perception, vocabulary building, pronunciation practice and grammar
• Work with adult students in small groups of 3 to 4 to help develop their basic speaking and listening skills
• Conduct VIP one-on-one lessons to meet individual needs
• Host open seminars on Business English topics to 20-30 adult students