Joe
Chicago, United States
Nationality: American (Born & Raised)

Skype: joefitzsimmons

English Language Teacher
Private teacher – Chicago area 9/13 to Present
• Teaching my own private students via Skype and at various locations.
• Focus is on communication skills, grammar in context, and business correspondence.
• Test prep assistance has included TOEIC and TOEFL.

Education First (EF) – Chicago, Illinois 11/10 – 6/13
• Taught teenagers and adults from around the world: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar,
vocabulary building, and conversational skills. (European Common Framework: A2/Basic to C2/Advanced)
• Taught specialized classes (A2-C2): Grammar in Context, Pronunciation, Intensive Speaking,
Communication Skills/Dialogues, and Controversial Topics/Debate.
• ESP classes (B2-C2): Legal English (taught many lawyers/judges);
Current Events in the Business World.
• Taught and created computer lab lessons utilizing the iPad, the Internet,
voice recognition programs, theme-based movies/videos and audio activities.
• Corrected essays, supervised placement exams, and performed student evaluations.
• Prepared and delivered free lectures, supervised field trips, and organized holiday parties.
• Facilitated student-led presentations, school events, book club activities, and student projects.
• Participated in professional development training, teacher workshops and team-building activities.

Language Loop – Chicago, Illinois 1/08 – 11/10

• Taught adults both privately and in small groups: grammar, conversation, pronunciation,
TOEFL, writing, and communication skills (interviewing/email correspondence).
• Proofreading of resumes, thesis papers, and presentations for private students.
• Administered pre-enrollment level evaluations and created student progress tests.

BIR Training Center – Chicago, Illinois 3/09 – 5/10

• Taught TOEFL and IELTS test prep (reading/writing, speaking/listening).
• Specialized workshops: TOEFL Debate and TOEFL Vocabulary
• ESP classes: Business (Creating Business Plans, Important Business Situations, and
Structures of Business) and Medical (Anatomy/Physiology)

Primera Languages for Business – Addison, Illinois 1/08 – 1/09
(Kraft Corporate Headquarters)

• Taught grammar, communication skills, office etiquette/culture, writing,
and pronunciation at client site.
• Provided proofing, editing and correction services for client correspondence.

Ridge International – Osaka, Japan 4/06 – 10/07

• Adult/High School classes: grammar, listening/speaking, and pronunciation.
• Elementary classes: speaking, phonics, spelling, grammar and listening.
• Kindergarten classes: singing, games, counting, colors, shapes, numbers, etc.
• Private instruction of business, TOEIC, and writing skills.
• Administered quarterly class tests and review classes.

Intrax International Institute – Chicago, Illinois 1/01 – 11/05

• Taught adults from over 90 countries (max 16 students per class).
• Classes: Grammar, Conversation, Business, Accent Reduction/Pronunciation,
Survival English, and Communication Skills.
• Private instruction of TOEFL, TOEIC and business writing/correspondence.
• Created specialized workshops (fast English, phrasal verbs, idioms, articles, prepositions).
• Administered self-made weekly quizzes and level tests, and supervised placement exams.
• Assisted in syllabi design by testing textbooks in class and interviewing teachers and students.
• Organized and led after-school activities, field trips and parties.
• Founder and leader of a weekly food club and photography group.

Volunteer ESL Teacher and Teaching Assistant 1998 to 2001
World Relief - Wheaton, Illinois

• Taught refugees and immigrants (Beginner – Intermediate levels)

EDUCATION

B.S. Business Administration, Marketing Specialization
Marquette University – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1994

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL)
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – Advanced Level (CTEFL)
* Special emphasis on Computer Assisted Language Learning and audio/video use
Transworld Schools - San Francisco, California – July 2000

Volunteer:
• Make-A-Wish Foundation - photographer for events and ceremonies 2001 to 2005
• The Joffrey Ballet – photographer for fundraising events 2001 to 2005
• World Relief – ESL teacher to refugees and immigrants 1998 to 2001
• Exodus – photographer to help document refugee settlement 1999 to 2000
• Center for Independent Living – Helping kids with disabilities in their homes 1998 to 1999

Computer/Technology: SMART Board, iPad, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Mac/Windows,
Virtual Classroom platforms

Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Intermediate), Japanese (High Basic)

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