Caleb J. Cook

Lourus Society
Seoul, South Korea
2009.1 - 2011.12

Vice Principal

• Training and evaluation of new teachers.
• Monitoring and support the school's custom curriculum.
• Delegating tasks and overseeing R/D projects.
• Selection of new materials, their development and modification to the needs of the programs offered.
• Refining the grading guidelines and training materials.
• Optimizing document creation processes and student reporting methodologies.
• Substituting for absent teachers, working one-on-one with students, and working a regular teaching schedule of twelve to twenty hours per week.

2008.6 - 2008.12

Associate Manager of R/D

• Created upper level curriculum for rising elementary and middle school students.
• Researched teaching methodology and language acquisition to improve curriculum.
• Established a standardized system for grading tests and marking writing assignments.
• Revised existing lesson plans and expanded the school's use of rubrics based on the 6+1 Trait System.
• Led workshops and simulation classes to enhance the skills of other instructors within the company on effective techniques for teaching ESL students.

2008.3 - 2008.5

Instructor

• Taught reading through chapter books; basic and advanced grammar; essay, journal, and summary writing; and phonics to elementary aged students.
• Provided daily student analysis and feedback to peers.

Dongil Elementary School
Seoul, South Korea
2007.3 - 2008.2

English Consultant

• Created a phonics program, homework drills, and tests for first time English Language Learners.
• Made conversation points from relevant material for higher-level students.

Seokgye Elementary School
Seoul, South Korea
2005.9 - 2007.2

English Consultant

• Guided students in writing, speaking, and phonics with daily conversation and group discussions.
• Managed homework schedules and lesson plans.

W Academy
Seoul, South Korea
2005.4 - 2005.8

Teacher

• Responsible for teaching writing, listening, and speaking courses.
• Assisted students with homework and journal writing.

J & J English Institute
Daegu, South Korea
2003.6 - 2005.1

Teacher

• Designed listening, reading, and grammar tests.
• Instructed through outlines, short stories, and weekly journal assignments.

Sogang Language School
Daegu, South Korea
2002.5 - 2003.3

Teacher

• Led children in English speaking, phonics, and grammar exercises.
• Developed assignments for advanced classes to help spark student language creativity.

Freelance
1998.6 - present

Web Developer (Portfolio: client.babyclaw.com)

• Private and corporate instruction of computer related topics: code longevity, design principles, internet compatibility, and user interface philosophy.
• Produced web sites for individuals, groups, small businesses, and corporate clients with emphasis on presence, profitability, and portability.

Code and Markup skills: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Tutoring
2006.6 - present

Subject Tutor (Private individuals; references upon request)

Software: MS Windows, Word, Excel; Mac OS 10.x; Photoshop
Collegiate: Essay Writing