Patricia Skully
About Me
Introduction:
Working, living, and traveling abroad for the past 10 years, I have acquired the ability to relate to all types of people. High-quality work, customer and employer satisfaction, and professional development have all been a strong focus for me throughout my working experience. I hope to have a position in which my outstanding interpersonal and communication skills will benefit both myself and my employer.
Education
Cleveland State University
BA in International Relations
December 2006
Kent State University
Spanish
December 2004
Kent State University
TEFL Certification
July 2004
Experiences
English Instructor
YES Youngdo English School
January 2007 to February 2009
Prepared and taught lessons to students of English as a foreign language, ranging in age from nine to 18 years old. Responsible for creating original materials and implementing the curriculum, assessing students' progress, and classroom management and behavior. Some of the responsibilities were that of a senior teacher, such as assisting new teachers when they arrived in the Republic of Korea.
English Instructor
S.O.T Junior Language School
March 2009 to February 2010
Prepared and taught lessons to students of English as a foreign language, ranging in age from six to eleven years old. Responsible for assessing students' progress, classroom and behavior management, and meeting with parents.
English Instructor
Hakhyun Elementary School
March 2010 to February 2011
Hakhyun Elementary School worked with GEPIK (Gyeonggi English Program in Korea) to place native English-speaking teachers in public schools. Worked as a Native English Teacher (NET) within the public school system, preparing and teaching lessons to students from the third grade to the sixth grade. Facilitated English camps during the summer and winter vacations, and taught a special English class to high-level students.
English Instructor
Pagoda Language Academy
March 2011 to September 2011
Following Pagoda's curriculum, taught lessons for adult students of English as a foreign language. Responsibilities included assessing students' progress, creating supplemental materials, and interviewing prospective students.
English Instructor
E Bo Young Talking Club
December 2011 to December 2012
Prepared and taught lessons for students of English as a foreign language, ranging in age from eight years old to adult. Responsible for creating materials, assessing students' progress, and for classroom management.
English Instructor
Language Clinic
January 2012 to December 2012
Language Clinic provides private English instructors to companies. Taught an adult business conversation class three days a week for a company (Aveva) in Busan, South Korea. Created all materials and plans.
Care Giver
LA Fitness
January 2013 to July 2013
While searching for new full-time employment after leaving South Korea, I worked in the Kids Klub at an LA Fitness. Duties included watching and caring for children, opening and closing the facility, and general organization of day-to-day functions.
English Instructor
AEON Corporation
July 2013 to Current
Prepare and teach lessons to students of English as a foreign language, ranging in age from three years old to adults. Responsible for creating original materials and implementing the curriculum, assessing students' progress, and classroom management and behavior. Conduct interviews with prospective students, teach trial courses to gain new students. Help to organize special events, such as holiday lessons, story-telling contests, and talent shows. Some of the responsibilities were that of a senior teacher, such as assisting new teachers become accustomed to the flow at the school.