Donovan D. Cosby
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Current Address: Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China 215-300

Education
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ATLANTA, GA
B.A. in English received, May 2009

Work Experience
Jan 2012-Pres KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE KUNSHAN, CHINA
Foreign Department Manager / English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
• Taught English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to primary and middle
school students aged 3-15years old at 20 classes per week.
• Coordinated with administrative staff to develop weekly schedules, lesson plans, games,
recruitment strategies, and training resource materials for teachers and supervisors.
• Recruited, trained, and managed ESL teachers from around the world, including from such
countries as America, Great Britain, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
• Actively participated in school events, including Demo classes, Parent’s Day, English Corner, Halloween parties, and Christmas plays.
• Gained a vast understanding of Chinese history, traditions, culture, lifestyle, and entertainment.

Mar 10–Dec 11 CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILY COLLABORATIVE (CYFC) LOS ANGELES, CA
Site Manager / Instructional Teacher / Tutor
• Academic teacher and tutor for low-performing and at-risk youth.
• Developed engaging Tutoring Lesson Plans and creative Enrichment Activities.
• Managed and coordinated with staff and school administration to identify program / student deficiencies and developed learning plans to improve academic skills.
• Increased total enrollment of student roster through strategic marketing plans.

Dec 09-Feb 10 DELI-ENGLISH CAMP 2010 SEOUL, KOREA
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
• Improved student’s confidence and verbal communications skills in the English language through
speaking, listening, reading, and writing comprehension training.
• Developed a wide range of cultural exchange activities for Korean youth.
• Coordinated with staff/teachers daily to create challenging games and special activities.

Jun – Aug 09 WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Intern / Floater
• Floater / Assistant for Sports and Child Talent Agents.
• Assistant to Commercials Department Receptionist.
• Assembled key entertainment statistical reports for use by Research Analysts.
• Vigorously performed clerical tasks and office management responsibilities.

Summer 2008 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA
Guest Services Specialist
• Provided excellent customer service care to guest of all ages.
• Monitored several+ science exhibition halls, including internationally acclaimed “Body Works.”

Aug 07-Dec 07 TURNER BROADCASTING STATION (TBS) ATLANTA, GA
Cartoon Network New Media Intern/ Assistant Editor
• Assistant to supervising editor of Cartoon Network’s website. .
• Performed secretarial / clerical tasks.

Summer 05-06 GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE HOLLYWOOD, CA
• Cashier at various workstations, including Box Office and Concessions.

Skills
Effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Proficient in various professional applications on
Mac & PC platforms: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro.