Chad Dobson
English Language Arts Professor
Eau Claire,11
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in English literature and composition. Skilled in curriculum development, academic research, and classroom management. Focused on fostering collaborative learning environment and achieving measurable academic results. Adaptable, reliable, and capable of meeting evolving educational needs.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant English Professor
Kyungnam University
01.2014 - Current
- Strengthened curriculum alignment with state standards by revising course materials and collaborating with peers during professional development sessions.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback and tailored instruction for individual improvement.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated literature from various cultural backgrounds and historical periods.
- Designed challenging assignments that promoted critical thinking and analysis of complex texts among students.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 20-30 students daily.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Reviewed student submissions to identify areas for improvement and guide future instruction.
- Led workshops on writing techniques and strategies, empowering students to become more confident and effective communicators.
Assistant English Professor
Gyeongsang National University
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Taught courses in academic writing, creative writing and literature.
- Improved student writing skills through focused workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities, including book clubs and writing groups, to engage students in English studies beyond the classroom.
- Facilitated peer review sessions among students, encouraging collaboration and constructive criticism for improved writing skills.
- Mentored and guided students during office hours, helping them overcome academic challenges and achieve success in their studies.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as book clubs and writing groups, to further engage students in English studies outside the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum, leading to higher quality course offerings and improved student satisfaction.
- Contributed to department growth by actively participating in recruitment events and serving on academic committees.
- Led ongoing education seminars for faculty members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MichiganNo Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Cambridge CELTA
Phuket, ThailandMaster of Arts - English Literature And Writing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan05.2008
Skills
Teaching writing
Student engagement
Online teaching
Individual instruction
Academic research
Academic writing
Course design
Literary analysis
Lesson planning
Project-based learning
Pedagogical strategies
Multicultural sensitivity
Error correction
Writing feedback
Accomplishments
- Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
Additional Information
Transitioning to a HS Language Arts teacher from a career as an English university professor in South Korea.
Certification
CELTA
Timeline
Assistant English Professor
Kyungnam University
01.2014 - Current
Assistant English Professor
Gyeongsang National University
09.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - English
Northern Michigan University
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Cambridge CELTA
Master of Arts - English Literature And Writing
Northern Michigan University