Gordon Bittner
Current Address: Soi Sailom Phahon Yothin Rd. Sam Sen Nai, Phaya Thai Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Permanent Address: Las Vegas,NV 89074
Phone: 0968166571
Skype: Gordon.bittner87
Email: gordon.bittner87@gmail.com
Nationality: American

Education
TEFL Worldwide, Prague Czech Republic
August 2012 TEFL Certification
 Completed an accredited TEFL program including 8 hours of actual hands on experience teaching in classrooms and utilizing authentic materials and course books
 Practiced creating and implementing lesson plans for beginner to upper-intermediate levels focusing on skill development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as target grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
 Developed understanding of teaching methodology and language awareness for young learners as well as adults, in both classroom and one to one settings.
 Completed various TKT courses including, but not limited to, Young Learners.
College of Southern Nevada
1 ½ years completed

Silverado High School
Completed in 2005 High School Diploma

Relevant Experience
English First Changchun Branch Foreign English Teacher
December 2013 – December 2015
 Experienced teaching learners of many levels and ages from 3 years old to mid thirties
 Completed testing modules associated with teaching (TKT)
 Collaborated and co-taught with colleagues as well as the Chinese teachers
 Created lesson plans and course materials single handedly for some courses to ensure a better learning experience as well as focus in class.

Worthen Equipment Shipping / Receiving
June 2012-August2013
 Handled the timely, and correct, handling of equipment as well as shipping to recipients that had placed orders.
 Integration of physical materials quantities into a newly structured database.
 Constantly assessing time management skills and problem solving without a need for supervision.

Zuffa (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Database Engineer /
October 2010-July 2011 Post Production Asst.
 Worked with a group of highly skilled individuals to create a unique database for internal use within the Zuffa Company.
 General problem solving skills needed to ensure a smooth transition into using this software.
Zuffa (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Production Assistant
August 2010-October 2010
 Worked in a group to create the main online page for a popular company (UFC.com)
 Ability to follow guidelines was crucial, as well as teaching others how to properly manufacture a satisfactory result.
Zuffa (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Warehouse Assistant
June 2010- August 2010
 Ability to stay on task and work as a group was a crucial element to maintain effective duty management.
 Time management as well as the ability to prioritize was valued highly in this environment.

Hobbies / Interests: reading, board games, puzzles, online games, hiking, camping, fishing

References:
Kenny Arnold
Teacher Trainer
TEFL Worldwide Prague

John Imig
IT Specialist
Zuffa (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
702-588-5502

Sean Mcleroy
Director of Studies at English First Changchun
+86043118843172685