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Mark R.
Private tutor in Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Education
B.A. Linguistics - University of Utah 2010-2012 3.7 GPA - Focus on phonetics and phonology and sociolinguistic analysis. TESOL Certification - University of Utah 2010-2012 300 hour - Theoretical classes covering all major theories of second language learning, including: Comprehensible Input, content-based instruction, communicative-based instruction, task-based instruction. - one semester practicum that included teacher shadowing and preparing and giving real lessons to real students. M.A. TESOL - Sookmyung University 2015-2017 4.0 GPA - Focus on the most modern theories and approaches to language learning including task-based instruction, sociocultural theoretic concept-based instruction and dynamic assessment. - Globalized sociocultural theory and aspects of power in language learning. - thesis topic: speech perception of second language learners who have lived in a second language community compared with learners who have not using a direct-realist theory of speech perception. -Digital media creation and utilization. Game-based instruction using digital media and chat-based instruction.
Experience
Middle School English Teacher - Daegwang Middle School, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 2012-2014 - regular public school EFL classes focused on communication using a standardized textbook. Elementary School English Teacher - Soongeui Elementary School, Seoul, South Korea 2015-2017 - American common core standards - game-based communication classes using authentic board games (Coup, Sushi Go, One Night Werewolf, Forbidden Island, etc.) - tasked-based project classes including a School English newspaper class. University Instructor - Yonsei University Foreign Language Institute, Seoul, South Korea 2017-2018 - Communication-focused classes using standardized textbooks with a sociocultural theoretic approach to concept-based instruction. - Dissertation and Thesis writing coaching. - English for specific purposes, tutoring individuals for specific projects (giving presentations, answering questions at a conference Q&A).
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Reading, English, ESL/ELL, Public Speaking