Resumes
David Smith
California, USA
Skype: davesmith500
davesmith500@gmail.com
PROFILE:
CELTA-certified, California Substitute Teaching Credential, EFL teacher with three and a half years of experience teaching in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. I have taught speaking, listening, reading, and writing to students ranging in age from 6 years old through adulthood. I prefer high school or university level students.
EDUCATION and TRAINING:
∙ CELTA: June 2014
∙ 85 Hours classroom ESL - EPIK Training Certificate: 2010
∙ Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 100 Hours Certificate: July 2009
∙ California Substitute Teaching Credential #140107046: March 2009
∙ San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Anthropology: June 1996
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
August 2014- present
Rustaq College of Applied Sciences, Oman: Foreign Language Instructor
RESPONSIBILITIES: Currently serve as an EFL instructor for foundation students using the New Headway program; deliver standardized curriculum in reading, writing, listening and speaking; coordinate with other instructors to ensure consistent delivery of learning objectives across the program.
October 2013-May 2014
EiE English Institute – Korea University: Cheonan, Korea: English as a Foreign Language Instructor
RESPONSIBILITIES: Brought in to develop a new franchise; served as an EFL instructor for ages 6 to 14; delivered curriculum in reading, writing, listening and speaking; taught phonics and handwriting to beginner students; monitored students' academic progress; counseled students and parents; provided on-going consultation to colleagues.
July 2012-July 2013
Combustion Junction: Estacada, OR: Inventory Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed and organized inventory for a vintage motorcycle restoration company; engaged in consulting work on a Land Speed Record attempt on a Norton motorcycle.
February 2011- February 2012
Jazan Economic City – Polytechnic College, Saudi Arabia: Information Technology Teacher and Department Head, English as a Foreign Language Teacher
RESPONSIBILITIES AS DEPARTMENT HEAD: Supervised IT instructors; developed culturally sensitive, educational curriculum for approximately eight hundred adult students; counseled students and teachers; wrote and administered tests and finals; managed grades and assessments.
RESPONSIBILITIES AS EFL INSTRUCTOR: Designed and delivered instructional materials in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
August 2009- August 2010
Namsung College Preparatory High School, South Korea: English as a Foreign Language Instructor
RESPONSIBILITIES: Developed culturally sensitive, educational curriculum for approximately nine hundred adolescent students at one of the top high schools in Korea; monitored students’ academic progress; counseled students; facilitated class discussions; completed 85 hours of training; provided on-going consultation to colleagues.
August 2008-February 2009
United States Department of Homeland Security, Sacramento, CA: Transportation Security Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES: Screened airline passengers for potential security threats; gathered security related intelligence; utilized security risk detection equipment; educated the public on security procedures and regulations; completed on-going training in safety and evacuation techniques.
July 2006 - August 2008
Reading Entertainment International, Tower Arts Theatre, Sacramento, CA: General Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed daily operations of the independent film theatre with monthly revenue of approximately $100,000; developed and implemented cost efficient strategies which resulted in a decrease of monthly liabilities by 15%; supervised and managed 20 staff members; ensured compliance with state and federal mandates and; maintained employment work schedule calendars.
November 1996 – August 2004
LexusNexus - StateNet, Sacramento, CA: Programmer/Publications Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES: Directed all data gathering including voting records; supported legislation for an election reporting project; utilized a variety of programming languages including Perl, JavaScript, and html; standardized legislative bill data by programming reusable templates used across the United States; provided editorial input to the California Journal, a weekly legislative publication; conducted on-going technical training for employees; interviewed legislative staff and; conducted research using qualitative tools and methods.
September 1998 – June 1999
British Car Service, Sacramento, CA: Assistant Mechanic
RESPONSIBILITIES: Worked part-time with factory-trained mechanics and trained in basic automotive skills including brakes, tune-ups, oil changes, installation of engines.
OTHER:
Dual citizenship US/EU
Clean FBI Clearance
San Francisco State University Diploma with Apostille dated July 9, 2013
ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) Certified 1999
Video Introduction: http://youtu.be/LF5wbpJIX7Y
http://www.linkedin.com/in/davesmith500
References available upon request