Esther Yode K.
Seoul
Summary
Dedicated English Teacher with 7 years of experience instructing learners in English language. Gifted in curriculum development and lecturing to maximize student engagement and learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
April Chungdahm Institute
Jung-dong, Bucheon
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Taught English language for 45 minutes to over 70 students daily as native speaker.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities during Creative Thinking Projects (CTP).
- Advised students and parents, also provided guidance on academic progress during parents/open days.
- Developed student comprehension by incorporating visual aids, multimedia presentations, and group activities.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs quarterly and as needed.
- Assessed individual progress through regular quizzes (daily chunks) tests (book tests), essays (writing notebooks), speaking homeworks and oral presentations, ensuring timely feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules while maintaining respectful atmosphere and reporting unusual behaviors to co-Korean teacher.
- Participated in department and employee weekly meetings to discuss student performance.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.(Makeup class)
- Made use of available technologies in daily learning, such as [MERP], zoom ,smart manager, etc.
English Teacher
Harang Forest Kindergarten
Donjak, Seoul
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Teaching English to over 70 kids from age 4-7 using required textbooks
- Teaches science and assists kids to prepare their crafts
- Teaches and helps kids with thematic projects
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Helps kids in writing
- Write and edit school monthly English newsletter
- Prepares monthly/ termly progress reports
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
Kids Activities Supervisor (KIDS CAFE)
Promom Kinder
Seohyeon
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised 15 students on playground and surrounding areas.
- Maintained meticulous logs and records of activities of students.
- Adapted lesson plans quickly when necessary considering changes like weather conditions or unexpected absences.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted children to pick their favorite English story books and read aloud to them.
- Developed safe and nurturing environment for kids to explore and learn through play.
- Developed, modified and taught program activities to accommodate various ages abilities and interests
English Teacher
Wiz Island Kindergarten
Daejeon
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Teaching English to kindergarten kids mostly through music
- Reading story books aloud
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Helping kids to fill up their workbook
- Devised homework to enhance student learning and confidence
- Tutored students individually to improve attainment levels
- Marked student work with clear improvement feedback.
- Served as advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to overall development of well-rounded students.
English Teacher
Hadan Academy
Seoul
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Teaching English to kids in groups of 5-15 years
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for multiple classes.
- Reading story books aloud with them
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Singing songs relevant to topic with kids under 7 years
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced Korean environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Global Leadership
Yemyung Graduate University
Seoul, South Korea06.2026
Master of Arts - Global Studies (Taught in English)
Yemyung Graduate University
South Korea06.2019
Skills
- Teaching Material Development
- Activity planning
- Creative Thinking
- Online Teaching (zoom)
- Problem Identification
- Speaking Practice
- Progress assessments
- Student Records Management
Timeline
English Instructor
April Chungdahm Institute
05.2023 - 02.2024
English Teacher
Harang Forest Kindergarten
03.2022 - 02.2023
Kids Activities Supervisor (KIDS CAFE)
Promom Kinder
03.2020 - 02.2022
English Teacher
Wiz Island Kindergarten
03.2019 - 02.2020
English Teacher
Hadan Academy
11.2017 - 12.2018
Ph.D. - Global Leadership
Yemyung Graduate University
Master of Arts - Global Studies (Taught in English)
Yemyung Graduate University
Personal Information
Title: English School Teacher
Personal Information
Title: English School Teacher