Christopher Kramer
Pontiac
Summary
Versatile native English instructor, lecturer, writer, editor, and proofreader with a BFA degree and highly diverse teaching background. Excelled in elementary school classroom instruction, private adult tutoring practice and education delivery. Detail-oriented team player with strong creative writing and editing skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary ESL Teacher
GnB English Institute (Dunwon)
2013.04 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
Freelance Author
Illustrated Worlds Magazine
2023.03 - 2023.03
- Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Link to magazine: https://www.illustratedworldsmagazine.com/
Novel Author Contract
Cornerstone Press
2021.01 - 2023.03
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free novel.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure.
- Followed editorial guidelines.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
- Link to novel: https://a.co/d/flbxkkS
Online ESL Instructor
First Future
2017.04 - 2018.04
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Business English Instructor
YBM Premier
2011.03 - 2013.03
- Taught English language to adult and college-level students in one-to-one setting.
- Prepared students for IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC tests.
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Aided students with accent reduction and proper pronunciation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Book Arts / Creative Writing
Oregon College of Art And Craft
05.2009
Summer Workshop Scholarship - Book Arts
Penland School of Craft
Penland, North Carolina06.2007
Skills
- Expert level knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Meticulous attention to detail in writing composition, editing, and proofreading.
- Over decade of experience teaching adults, young adults, and children at international academies and online.
- Cultural sensitivity experience working with those whose first language is not English (Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese).
- Extensive knowledge of professional proofreading conventions (Chicago Manual of Style/APA Publication Manual and Microsoft Word's Track Changes).
- Multimedia integration
- Curriculum Development
- Computer Environments: IBM/Mac, Microsoft Windows/DOS/OSX.
- Software: Google Chrome/Drive, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Microsoft Office, Adobe CC, Scrivener, Skype, Zoom.
Certification
- TESOL Certification (150 hour), Global Leadership College - 2013
Languages
English
Native language
Korean
Beginner
A1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Freelance Author
Illustrated Worlds Magazine
2023.03 - 2023.03
Novel Author Contract
Cornerstone Press
2021.01 - 2023.03
Online ESL Instructor
First Future
2017.04 - 2018.04
Elementary ESL Teacher
GnB English Institute (Dunwon)
2013.04 - Current
Business English Instructor
YBM Premier
2011.03 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Arts - Book Arts / Creative Writing
Oregon College of Art And Craft
Summer Workshop Scholarship - Book Arts
Penland School of Craft
- TESOL Certification (150 hour), Global Leadership College - 2013
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