Since June 2024
Instructor since June 2024
English (ESL) Teacher - online or in person (only in Suwon-Si)
From 26.85 £ /h
The class I provide is taught through English. The student can choose between a casual conversation class or to use a textbook of their choosing.
The class can be either 30 minutes (no breaks), 45 minutes (2-minute break) or 1 hour (5-minute break)
If the student chooses a textbook to study during the class, the pages must be provided to the teacher (by email or by an alternative technology) at least 24 hours before the class.
Using internet technology, translation solutions, and extra information can be provided in real time. A 100% translation of the class is not provided.
The class can be either 30 minutes (no breaks), 45 minutes (2-minute break) or 1 hour (5-minute break)
If the student chooses a textbook to study during the class, the pages must be provided to the teacher (by email or by an alternative technology) at least 24 hours before the class.
Using internet technology, translation solutions, and extra information can be provided in real time. A 100% translation of the class is not provided.
Extra information
Bring a smartphone, or a laptop. Bring materials for taking notes.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Suwon-si, South Korea
Online from South Korea
About Me
OVER 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING IN KOREA!
I am Stephen. I have a lot of experience teaching ESL and I am looking forward to meeting you. Whether you are a young learner or a professional, I am here to help you reach your goals.
I am Stephen. I have a lot of experience teaching ESL and I am looking forward to meeting you. Whether you are a young learner or a professional, I am here to help you reach your goals.
Education
Third Level University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Oct 2001 - May 2004 Bachelor of Arts; Economics, and
Studies in Psychology
Oct 2004 - May 2005 Higher Diploma; Business Economics
2nd class honours, 1st grade
Oct 2001 - May 2004 Bachelor of Arts; Economics, and
Studies in Psychology
Oct 2004 - May 2005 Higher Diploma; Business Economics
2nd class honours, 1st grade
Experience / Qualifications
05/2024 - Present English Teacher English School
03/2020 – 04/24 English Teacher Jung Chul Language School Junior, Sandong Campus
Gumi City, South Korea.
This academy teaches children of preschool and elementary school age. The classes are taught from books provided by Jung Chul. A range of skills is taught, ranging from phonics, speaking, listening and writing comprehension. Below is a list the responsibilities and achievements at Jung Chul:
• Write, administer, and correct tests
• Created a rubric for speaking tests
• Create a classroom environment that promotes teacher/student interaction in English and task orientation
• Discuss students’ behavioral and performance issues with other teachers
• Write monthly performance reports and presentation evaluations for the students’ parents
• Edited a script and rehearsed the dialogue with the class for a student Youtube video.
• Train new native ESL teachers.
• Write training manuals for training new teachers.
• Coached students on presentation skills for competitions.
• Edited essays for competitions, where the student was included as part of the editing process.
09/2023 – 04/24 English Teacher Ivy League Language Center, Sandong, Gumi city, South . Korea
I work in two locations for this business where I fulfill different roles as a teacher. I supervise child classes on Saturdays, and I teach an adult class twice a week. Below is a list of the responsibilities at the Ivy League Language Center.
• Adult classes: I prepare vocabulary and grammar for the class based on material sourced from a debate book
• Facilitate discussion and debate of the class’s topics
• Provide and/or help the students express themselves in grammatically correct English
• Child classes: Supervise the completion of exercises in a student book
• Facilitate discussions/debates
• Check and correct work
• Provide feedback to the business owner regarding the progress and capabilities of students
03/2018 – 03/2020 English Teacher. Mapo SLP Corporation, Mapo-Gu, Seoul,
South Korea.
The academy teaches kindergarten and elementary age students with varying levels of English. The classes focus on speaking, phonics, comprehension and writing skills. Below is a list of some of the work I have done.
• Prepared monthly schedules for my classes
• Administered and corrected tests
• Corrected homework
• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning by maintaining orderliness and by promoting teacher/student interaction.
• Fulfilled ancillary roles as required (for example, supervising the children on field trips and preparing birthday parties)
• Provided feedback to other teachers, and participated in discussions about students
02/2018 Head English Teacher. Oedae English Academy,
Chilgok-Ro, Buk-Gu, Daegu, South Korea.
The school provides English classes and caters for elementary and middle school students. The children were of mixed speaking abilities. Below are details on the work I have done.
• Prepared an implemented daily lesson plans for each class
• Corrected homework
• Managed the classroom (activities, relationships with students, etc.)
• Created and administered speaking tests and student evaluations
• Advised on and implemented teaching practices, for example, relating to classroom conduct
• Provided induction and teaching training for new teachers
• Managed completion of ESL teachers’ tasks, for example book schedules and speaking test evaluations
• Created school induction documents for new teachers
11/2005- 11/2009 Customer Care (trainer and supervisory role). Abtran, Building 4, University Technology Park, Curraheen Rd., Cork, Ireland.
Below are the main roles I fulfilled as a supervisor and the clients I worked for -
• Client - National Consumer Agency (Irish Government agency)
Providing callers with advice and explanations of their consumer rights
Documenting information given by the callers to be passed on to other government organisations when appropriate
Providing support for new members of the team by helping with queries
•Client - Financial Regulator (Irish Government agency)
Documenting processes
Checking the team’s information and call quality to provide feedback to the team manager
Participating in team improvement sessions with the Quality Division.
Compiling information and adding to the training manual
Updating staff with new information
Trainer for new recruits
Creating & implementing training course and schedule
Preparing team members for inter-company promotion interviews
Other Qualifications
TEFL weekend course/workshop
TEFL online Specialist Certificate: 20hr Grammar Awareness Module
03/2020 – 04/24 English Teacher Jung Chul Language School Junior, Sandong Campus
Gumi City, South Korea.
This academy teaches children of preschool and elementary school age. The classes are taught from books provided by Jung Chul. A range of skills is taught, ranging from phonics, speaking, listening and writing comprehension. Below is a list the responsibilities and achievements at Jung Chul:
• Write, administer, and correct tests
• Created a rubric for speaking tests
• Create a classroom environment that promotes teacher/student interaction in English and task orientation
• Discuss students’ behavioral and performance issues with other teachers
• Write monthly performance reports and presentation evaluations for the students’ parents
• Edited a script and rehearsed the dialogue with the class for a student Youtube video.
• Train new native ESL teachers.
• Write training manuals for training new teachers.
• Coached students on presentation skills for competitions.
• Edited essays for competitions, where the student was included as part of the editing process.
09/2023 – 04/24 English Teacher Ivy League Language Center, Sandong, Gumi city, South . Korea
I work in two locations for this business where I fulfill different roles as a teacher. I supervise child classes on Saturdays, and I teach an adult class twice a week. Below is a list of the responsibilities at the Ivy League Language Center.
• Adult classes: I prepare vocabulary and grammar for the class based on material sourced from a debate book
• Facilitate discussion and debate of the class’s topics
• Provide and/or help the students express themselves in grammatically correct English
• Child classes: Supervise the completion of exercises in a student book
• Facilitate discussions/debates
• Check and correct work
• Provide feedback to the business owner regarding the progress and capabilities of students
03/2018 – 03/2020 English Teacher. Mapo SLP Corporation, Mapo-Gu, Seoul,
South Korea.
The academy teaches kindergarten and elementary age students with varying levels of English. The classes focus on speaking, phonics, comprehension and writing skills. Below is a list of some of the work I have done.
• Prepared monthly schedules for my classes
• Administered and corrected tests
• Corrected homework
• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning by maintaining orderliness and by promoting teacher/student interaction.
• Fulfilled ancillary roles as required (for example, supervising the children on field trips and preparing birthday parties)
• Provided feedback to other teachers, and participated in discussions about students
02/2018 Head English Teacher. Oedae English Academy,
Chilgok-Ro, Buk-Gu, Daegu, South Korea.
The school provides English classes and caters for elementary and middle school students. The children were of mixed speaking abilities. Below are details on the work I have done.
• Prepared an implemented daily lesson plans for each class
• Corrected homework
• Managed the classroom (activities, relationships with students, etc.)
• Created and administered speaking tests and student evaluations
• Advised on and implemented teaching practices, for example, relating to classroom conduct
• Provided induction and teaching training for new teachers
• Managed completion of ESL teachers’ tasks, for example book schedules and speaking test evaluations
• Created school induction documents for new teachers
11/2005- 11/2009 Customer Care (trainer and supervisory role). Abtran, Building 4, University Technology Park, Curraheen Rd., Cork, Ireland.
Below are the main roles I fulfilled as a supervisor and the clients I worked for -
• Client - National Consumer Agency (Irish Government agency)
Providing callers with advice and explanations of their consumer rights
Documenting information given by the callers to be passed on to other government organisations when appropriate
Providing support for new members of the team by helping with queries
•Client - Financial Regulator (Irish Government agency)
Documenting processes
Checking the team’s information and call quality to provide feedback to the team manager
Participating in team improvement sessions with the Quality Division.
Compiling information and adding to the training manual
Updating staff with new information
Trainer for new recruits
Creating & implementing training course and schedule
Preparing team members for inter-company promotion interviews
Other Qualifications
TEFL weekend course/workshop
TEFL online Specialist Certificate: 20hr Grammar Awareness Module
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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