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RESUME  (click for PDF)

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Core Competencies

  • Needs Analysis

  • Collaborative Reasoning

  • WIDA Model Testing

  • Computer-Assisted Language Learning

  • Instructional Conversation

References

“…students adore her because they know that she invests herself in their academic and personal success…

 

…By collaborating with her colleagues, reflecting, and adjusting her practices, she was able to adapt to the high demands of our school…

 

...She also sought out training to bring WIDA testing to our school so that we could better serve ESL students.”

 

R. Burke

Former Vice Principal

Saint Paul Preparatory School, Seoul, Korea

 

“She has a great love for her students and is caring and sensitive to their needs. This leads her to constantly challenge herself to try to find the best way of reaching out to them and helping them improve not only in their English ability, but as persons as well.”

 

Dr. Diane Rozells

Assistant Professor

Graduate School of TESOL Sookmyung Women’s University

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“Ms. Dennison came into the program with a wealth of experience in teaching and a solid set of beliefs and observations on the classroom and was able to use those to full effect during her studies.”

 

Stephen P. van Vlack (Ph.D)

Assistant Professor

Graduate School of TESOL Sookmyung Women’s University

 

“…Lindsay has an intuitive sense of good practice and how students learn most effectively…

 

… Ms. Dennison is a committed teacher and works hard, through adversity, to improve her own craft for the benefit of her students.”

 

R. Wilder

Former Principal

Saint Paul Preparatory School, Seoul, South Korea

 

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Summary

Passionate and motivated English teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience, a proven knowledge of classroom management, curriculum development, best practices, and lifelong learning. Deeply committed to creating engaging social learning environments that motivate students and move the language learning experience towards current trends in language education. Aiming to share my pedagogical techniques and enthusiasm for teaching while continuing to grow and learn as an English teacher in your school.

Education

Sookmyung Women’s University                                           Seoul, Korea Master of Arts, TESOL                                                           Graduated 2016

 

The University of Western Ontario                                Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts                                                Graduated 2008

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Publications
  • “Developing a Fifth Grade Reading Program” Issues in EFL: Sookmyung Women’s University MA TESOL Journal, Fall 2015
  • “Lexical Notebooks in the EFL Classroom” Issues in EFL: Sookmyung Women’s University MA TESOL Journal, Fall 2014
  • “Fashion and Interior Decoration: Enforcing and Accommodating Sexualities” Western Undergraduate Journal of Art and Visual Culture, 2008
Work Experience

Soongeui Elementary School                                            Myeongdong, Korea

EFL Teacher                                                                      September 2014- Present

  • Designed communicative student-centered lessons aligned with Common-Core Standards to engage and motivate a diverse group of students of varying proficiency levels.

  • Conducted needs analysis to determine performance needs and students’ wants to develop meaningful afterschool English courses that foster critical thinking and social communication skills.

  • Prepared and administered formative and summative assessments to evaluate and monitor student learning.

  • Co-developed and administered language proficiency assessments to place students into the appropriate learning environment.

 

Saint Paul Preparatory School                                                   Yangjae, Korea

EFL Teacher, Middle School English Teacher                      June 2012- June 2014

  •    Aided students in building a positive relationship with the English language in order to succeed academically, and be equipped with the tools to make a real impact through social interaction and communication in a global setting.

  •    Co-developed a framework for standards and benchmarks for the ESL program based on Common Core Standards and WIDA Can-Do Descriptors.

  • Attended and contributed to school meetings and professional development seminars and worked as part of a team of teachers to share good instructional practices.

  • Communicated with parents, students and the teaching administration on a constant basis to discuss student progress.

 

Leaders Prep Academy                                                        Dongtan, Korea EFL Head Teacher                                                          January 2010- December 2011

  • Designed and implemented English lesson plans focusing on communicative and cooperative learning.

  • Developed and administered testing, provided meaningful feedback, maintained student records, and prepared monthly progress reports for each student.

  • Trained new teachers by demonstrating effective teaching methods, introducing the school curriculum, and helping to develop lesson plans accordingly.

 

YES Youngdo                                                             Joongdong Bucheon, Korea

EFL Teacher                                                       September 2008-September 2009

  • Taught English Language Learners using an American style curriculum, keeping in mind students’ levels.

  • Used patience and understanding when teaching and disciplining students and encouraged proper behavior to foster an appropriate learning environment.

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