ESL Resume 2015
- 1. Trevor David Houchen 1400 遜 3rd Avenue Los Angeles, California 90019 310 866 8038/cell Trevlove1@hotmail.com Hello! Im a high quality Professional Educator seeking a position using my 10 years plus experience teaching ESL both abroad, (Japan), and here in the USA. I am an extremely effective ESL Instructor, and my number one goal is to create a memorable, educational, fun experience focused on RESULTS. Among others, one benefit of my decade-plus experience is that I am well versed in numerous texts/methods, as well as in creating lessons/curriculum for all levels, and can advise on which textbooks/materials are compatible with any program. I am also an excellent organizer of social activities and have expert ability in creating/planning/executing/directing cross-cultural recreational activities in my role as Activities Coordinator. I consider myself a world-class instructor, and I sincerely love my career as an educator of the English language! Education Bachelor of Science, Major: Broadcast Journalism/Telecommunications, Minor: Speech, University Of Florida April 1994. Current Occupation: Columbia West College, Los Angeles, Ca. January 2014~Present https://www.columbiawestcollege.edu/ Morning ESL Instructor/Activities Coordinator Teach contemporary ENGLISH to international students on F1 student visas. Create daily curriculum and implement lesson plans. Maintenance of students daily attendance, homework, test score, participation scores. Create exam materials. Assess students ability at various levels, grade exams, etc. Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, Pronunciation, Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing skills. Private tutor. Conduct Student Orientation Presentation. Prepare, conduct and design Cultural Overview Workshops. Create and supervise Monthly Calendar of Special Activities for students. Planning, logistics, set-up, coordination and facilitation of all Holiday parties/events/etc. Maintain documented records of activities, including on-going feedback and collaboration with students, teachers, staff, regarding future projects, needs, budget, etc. EC Language Center, Los Angeles Ca. August 2015~Present http://www.ecenglish.com/en/school-locations/usa/learn-english-in-los-angeles Afternoon Pre-Advanced ESL Instructor Instruct Pre-Advanced Semi-fluent students using LANGUAGE LEADER texts. Interactive Electronic WHITE BOARD technology used in class. Grading, examinations administration, curriculum presentation. Previous Positions: Mentor Language Institute, Beverly Hills Ca June 2013~December 2013 http://mentoresl.net/ Professional English Instructor Supervise and teach Evening Conversation Class including pronunciation, idioms, vocabulary, reading/writing, presentation skills, grammar. Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Ca Summers of 2012, 2013 CISL (Converse International School Of Language) http://cisl.edu/ English Instructor/On Campus Residence Coordinator CISL/Loyola Marymount is a world renowned ENGLISH INTENSIVE PROGRAM that brings together students from around the world for a 5 week English immersion program. Countries represented include: Russia, Spain, Israel, China, Italy, Kazakhstan, Turkey.
- 2. Responsibilities included developing students communication skills for use in everyday situations through focus on grammar, vocabulary, composition, debate, comprehension, reading, idioms and role play. Cultural and Sports workshop supervision. Testing and ascertaining students English level for placement in proper level. Attendance, Progress Reports, Course Material. Residence Coordinator/Dormitory Supervisor~Responsible for 40-60 International students living in an on campus dormitory. Oversee arrival/check in and departure. Campus tours. Dormitory maintenance, etc. Maintain documentation of issues, problems, etc. Previous to my job at Loyola Marymount, I had lived 10 years in Japan, teaching English professionally as a contracted employee of the Japanese Board Of Education, and as a Professional Business English Teacher with numerous multinational Japanese corporations. Below is a brief history of a few positions I held in Japan. NESA/Aichi Prefectural Board Of Education Nagoya Japan March 2011~March 2013 High School English Teacher Taught vocational high school students basic English grammar, vocabulary, structure, conversational skills. Created curriculum, including workshops, exams, homework, etc. Acted a foreign cultural ambassador to Japanese high school students, staff, etc. OTC Overseas Training Center-Nagoya Branch September 2010~2012 Professional Business English Instructor Taught professional Business English to Japanese businessmen and women for effective global communication. Organization, Communication, Leadership, and Presentation skills used to effectively provide language instruction to professional businessmen/women looking to improve their communication skills for success in todays global economy. Professional instruction of versatile, effective, universally accepted BUSINESS ENGLISH. Increase professional communication skills by improving comprehension, vocabulary, speaking/listening/reading/writing skill, and facilitating Language Transfer. High success rate of effective language acquisition among professional students including engineers, designers, doctors, business owners, electricians, etc. All media, online, publication, electronic/entertainment/news, including texts, towards the successful completion of effective language transfer/instruction. Japanese Board Of Education ALTIA Central/Interac/Cosmo/W5 Assistant Language Teacher March 2004~2010 Various Junior High/Elementary schools/Japanese Board Of Education. Led classes of up to 40 Japanese junior high school students per class, in the acquisition of basic English language skills, conversation, grammar, vocabulary, speaking/listening/reading/writing, cultural knowledge, Social Studies, composition, speech presentation, etc. Effective leadership/organization/instruction of large groups of students. Basic teaching duties included curriculum/lesson/material preparation-in class instruction, test grading, drills, mentoring, etc. Team teaching with Japanese teachers. Preparation of lesson material/curriculum, including daily lesson plans and activities, games, written tests, lesson content. Club activities, administrative meetings, planning, supervision in conjunction with schools, as well as service provider companies. Hollywood English Club English School and Film Club Nagoya Japan September 2012~ Creator/President Created a FILM-BASED Professional English Classroom for Japanese students. Created and designed curriculum, using IMPROVISATION and ACTING techniques to teach English. Taught and implemented techniques with an emphasis on pronunciation, conversational English, listening. RAN Magazine www.ranmagazine.co Nagoya Japans Art/Music/Culture/Lifestyle Magazine June 2007~2013 Founder/Publisher/Writer
- 3. Creator/publisher of bi-monthly full color, glossy A4-size INTERNATIONAL magazine dedicated to uncovering, exposing, and promoting art, music, and cultural events and perspectives in and around NAGOYA Japan, towards the creation of a multicultural community. Connected artists, businesses, residents and multi-nationalities in the Nagoya area. Promoted communication between non-Japanese and Japanese communities through advertising, promoting, supporting and profiling Nagoya, its residents, and the surrounding area. Coordinated/gathered all content, delivery/distribution of magazine to all distribution locations in a timely, efficient and regular manner, layout design. Advertising sales/barter relationships, revenue generation towards the printing of our bimonthly. Created, generated, and maintained SOCIAL MEDIA outlets. Below is listed my experience as a Professional Broadcaster/Journalist. I began my career as a Professional Broadcaster, then had the opportunity to travel abroad as a teacher, which experience is listed above. I am a published writer as well, and I enjoy the challenge of creating/writing of almost any kind. Professional Broadcast Experience: KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles, Ca Pacifica Broadcasting Foundation September 2001~October 2003 News Director Investigated, prepared, reported, announced news on air live, including interviews with public figures for afternoon and evening ON AIR NEWS BROADCAST. Coordinated staff of Reporters/Writers, set up interviews, discovering News stories, writing, etc. Shifted focus of NEWS department at KPFK towards more local content, while increasing overall reach and demographic of station. WABC 770AM New York City, NY. 1999-2002 Board Operator/Call Screener Handled all incoming calls for live on-air programs with CURTIS SLIWA, and other hosts. Screened callers, prompted and answered questions regarding radio broadcast. Maintenance of LOGS, signal reports, etc. ON AIR interaction with show host. WOR 710AM TALK RADIO, New York City, NY. 1996-1999 Call Screener/Associate Producer Co-produced JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW, booked guests, research and notes, script writing, handled all incoming calls to be put through to host ON AIR. Pre-screened all incoming calls. Research duties and helped with show preparation for JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW. On-air co-hosting duties. WJHM 102 JAMZ FM, Orlando, FL. 1994-1996 On Air DJ Hosted Mid-Afternoon Show, 10am-2pm Mon~Fri. On Air giveaways, promotions, live call-ins, contests, etc. Logs. Remote Broadcasts. Various PROFESSIONAL WRITING (Japan Times, Village Voice, SOURCE Magazine, EYE-AI Magazine, Press Releases, Social Media, etc)