Dante Palermo
English Instructor
Changwon,Select One
Summary
Determined Business Owner and teacher with commitment to excellence and more than 10 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting conversation and growth in students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder and Manager
Postitive Learning AcademY
Changwon, Kyeungsangnamdo
10.2018 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by teachers and employees.
- Developed curriculum and English conversation classes.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
ESL Instructor
Herald Languguage Institute
Changwon, Kyeungsangnamdo
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed lessons for corporate clients at companies such as LG, BNK, GMB Korea, Volvo and others.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
After-School ESL Teacher
YSC
Changwon, Kyeungsangnamdo
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced teaching environment.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of San Francisco
San Francisco 09.2006 - 08.2009
Associate of Arts - Animation
Cabrillo College
Santa Cruz, CA 09.2004 - 11.2006
Skills
Individual and group instruction
Interactive Teaching
Extensive English grammar knowledge
Proficient in Korean
Timeline
Founder and Manager
Postitive Learning AcademY
10.2018 - Current
ESL Instructor
Herald Languguage Institute
05.2013 - 07.2018
After-School ESL Teacher
YSC
03.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of San Francisco
09.2006 - 08.2009
Associate of Arts - Animation
Cabrillo College
09.2004 - 11.2006