Experienced Teacher
Experienced Teacher

Benjamin M. Dowling
Bucheon, South Korea
82-10-2821-1978
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EDUCATION
• CELTA Certification (January 2018)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S. in History (May 2002)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
• James Cook Languages, Lecturer; Prague, Czech Republic (September 2018-August 2019)
- Provided instruction of various components of English in corporate & classroom settings
- Continued to cultivate theoretical and practical knowledge of the English language
- Participated regularly in feedback Q&A sessions to better develop skills

• Dongguk University, Assistant Professor; Seoul, South Korea (March 2016-August 2018)
- Taught English writing, conversation, & presentation and evaluated student performance
- Established course requirements for student proficiency levels
- Created original tutorials to inspire active involvement in class discussions
- Cooperated with associates to keep abreast of educational research and policies

• Kangnam, Assistant Professor; Seoul, South Korea (March 2011-February 2016)
- Taught English conversation, writing, and presentation
- Developed and maintained curricula; conducted student assessments
- Encouraged hands-on participation in lectures and group activities
- Worked with colleagues to continually improve and course material to meet student needs

• Edu-box, Inc., Assistant Manager; Seoul, South Korea (April 2009-November 2010)
- Developed and maintained math, science, English, reading, public speaking, and social studies curricula for a private school system in South Korea
- Interviewed prospective teachers and trained newly hired teachers
- Regularly visited campuses to conduct quality assessments

• Regent Hall Academy, Teacher; Seoul, South Korea (October 2007-September 2008)
- Taught English and history to elementary, middle, and high school students
- Coached students in grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
- Gave lessons on essay formatting and various writing techniques
- Focused history lessons on context and historical literature

• YBM International Academy, Teacher; Seoul, South Korea (June 2006-June 2007)
- Taught core subjects to kindergarten and elementary students
- Organized activities to develop students’ physical, social, and emotional growth

RELATED SKILLS
• CPCDO Orphanage, Volunteer; Phnom Penh, Cambodia (January-February 2010)
• Lhasa Jatson Chumig Welfare Special School, Volunteer; Lhasa, Tibet (October-December 2008)
• SDC Orphanage, Volunteer; Kathmandu, Nepal (July-September 2007)
• Tokay Elementary School, Children’s Literacy Volunteer; Madison, WI, USA (2004-2005)
• Eagle Scout Certification (1996)