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Joanna Nam

Daejeon

Summary

Hardworking and passionate English Teacher dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing, grammar and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher

Songchon Middle School
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Boosted students' reading, grammar and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
  • Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by incorporating collaborative learning strategies.
  • Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.

English Teacher

Maebong Middle School
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Planned and taught English in a week-long English Summer/Winter Camps.
  • Collaborated with other English Language Teachers to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering interdisciplinary learning.

English Teacher

ST Genius Kindergarten
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Boosted reading comprehension through the use of engaging literature, interactive read-alouds, and targeted skill-building exercises.
  • Enhanced communication skills by implementing daily group activities and fostering collaborative learning.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units that connected students'' learning across multiple subjects areas.

Volunteer Teacher

Yuseong-gu Outer School Youth Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Volunteered teaching English for students from age 14-18 preparing for General Educational Development Tests.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Mentored struggling students, providing one-on-one support and guidance to boost their confidence and improve performance.

English Teacher

Yongun Elementary School
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Organized after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students, improving their overall performance in English Language Arts.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.

Special Event Manager

The Chosun Daily
12.2003 - 03.2014
  • Planned and executed various events related to the press release such as the Asian Environmental Awards, the Chuncheon Marathon, and ASYAAF Art Festival.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.

Education

Master of Arts - English Education

Chungnam National University
Daejeon, Korea
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Korea University
Seoul, Korea
02.2004

English Literature

The University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
02.2003

High School Diploma -

Jakarta Intercultural School
Jakarta, Indonesia
02.1998

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaborative learning
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Literary Analysis

Certification

  • TESOL certification, Hanyang-Oregon University Joint TESOL program - 2007
  • Secondary School Teacher license, Ministry of Education (South Korea) - 2020

Languages

Korean, English
Native language
Indonesian
Advanced
C1

Timeline

English Teacher

Songchon Middle School
03.2024 - 08.2024

English Teacher

Maebong Middle School
03.2022 - 01.2023

Volunteer Teacher

Yuseong-gu Outer School Youth Center
03.2019 - 08.2019

English Teacher

ST Genius Kindergarten
02.2018 - 02.2021

English Teacher

Yongun Elementary School
03.2017 - 08.2017

Special Event Manager

The Chosun Daily
12.2003 - 03.2014

Master of Arts - English Education

Chungnam National University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Korea University

English Literature

The University of Sydney

High School Diploma -

Jakarta Intercultural School
Joanna Nam