Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language, Georgia State University, graduated with a 4.0 GPA, December 2002.

Courses include Intercultural Communication, Second Language Acquisition, Approaches to Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, Sound System of the English Language, Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, General Linguistics, Second Language Listening Comprehension, Culture and Language Learning, English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers (a Web-based course), Research Design and Statistics for Applied Linguistics, Issues in L2 Writing, Materials Design, Development & Publication.

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature with minors in Political Science and International Studies, College of Charleston, December 1993.

ESL Coordinator/International Student Advisor- Georgia Christian University - September 2003 to present. Department of English as a Second Language. Design and implement curriculum changes entailing submission of proposed changes to university board, presentations to current faculty, selection of course texts, creation of course descriptions and guides, designing supplementary course materials, building an ESL reference library, creation and administration of placement tests, and leading orientation sessions. Other responsibilities include acting as a school representative on the behalf of students petitioning to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS), counselling and advising students, recruiting faculty, interviewing faculty, editing school catalogs and flyers, chairing faculty meetings, leading teaching workshops, and planning annual budget expenditures.

ESL Instructor - Georgia Christian University - January 2003 to present. Department of English as a Second Language, Beginner to High Intermediate level integrated skills courses. Instruct a homogeneous (Korean) adult immigrant and international student population, proctor placement tests, create midterm and final examinations, design supplementary materials and activities relevant to courses, attend faculty meetings, and maintain grade and attendance records.

ESL Instructor - Georgia Perimeter College - January 2003 to present. Department of Foreign Languages and English as a Second Language, Intermediate level Reading and Writing (ENSL 0080). Create syllabus, design course supplements and lesson plans, assess students via written assignments and examinations, maintain class attendance and grade records, provide administration with feedback concerning course texts and design, and assist with ESL program completion exit examination assessments.

Executive Education Adjunct - Georgia Christian University - January 2003 to September 2003. Department of English as a Second Language. Assisted with ESL curriculum and program design, edited and revised university catalogue, assisted with the design of program flyers and information packets, conducted orientation and advisement in Mandarin Chinese and English for current and prospective students, performed basic office managerial duties related to university needs (inclusive of obtaining university authorization documentation required by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Non-public Post-Secondary Education Commission of Georgia).

ESL Instructor - Gwinnett Technical College - July 2003 to September 2003. Department of Adult and Continuing Education, Intermediate level Conversation class. Taught a multi-cultural group of adult immigrant ESOL learners, designed activities and supplementary materials for the course, assisted with placement test administration and evaluation, designed and implented comprehensive post-test appropriate to the level, monitored and evaluated students' progress through pre and post-test comparative analysis, and maintained class attendance and grade records.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Georgia State University - January 2002 to December 2002. Department of AL/ESL, Intensive English Program, Oral Communication Levels 1 and 2 (low intermediate). Responsible for syllabus design, material development, lesson plans, and student assessment.

Co-Teacher in Egyptian Teacher Training Program - Georgia State University - March 2002 to October 2002, The Use of Computers in Developing Materials Related to Supervision, Workshops, and Action Plans (mixed levels of computer literacy). Gave sublessons on the use of Microsoft Office 2000, assisted with development of action plan presentations, administered post and pre-tests, facilitated internet navigation for educational purposes.

EFL Instructor/Teacher Trainer - ELS Taiwan (now known as Kojen ELS) - June 2000 to September 2000, Intensive English courses levels 2-4 (low intermediate to advanced). Taught several integrated skill courses (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking), designed course materials & lesson plans, supervised lesson planning for novice teachers, observed senior and novice teachers, and reorganized supplementary material files in the school resource library.

ESL Instructor/ Mandarin Chinese Translator - Berlitz Charleston, SC - February 2000 to June 2000, Business English courses (beginner to advanced). Generated language proficiency through extensive guided dialogues in one-on-one tutorials, conducted role-plays involving potential business situations, used realia to aid comprehension. Acted as a freelance Mandarin translator through Berlitz for a District of Social Services agent dealing with less proficient native Mandarin Chinese speakers.

Volunteer ESL Instructor - Trident Literacy Association - February 2000 to June 2000, Survival English courses (beginner to advanced). Developed course materials and lesson plans for adult immigrant ESL students.

EFL Teacher Trainer/Oral Proficiency Tester - ELS Taiwan - April 1996 to May 1999. Evaluated nonnative English speaker proficiency in in-house oral interviews, coordinated and led various teacher workshops, supervised lesson plan creation, routinely observed novice and senior teachers, streamlinedand updated supplementary materials for courses, and produced extensive course materials and activities.

EFL/ESP Instructor - ELS Taiwan - March 1994 to May 1999. Conversation, integrated skill, and Business English courses (beginner to advanced). Responsible for lesson planning, material development, assessment, and maintaining grade & attendance records. Structured and instructed Business English courses for Citibank, Shanghai National Bank, and the Post Office of Taiwan.

EFL Private Tutor - Taiwan - December 1994 to May 1999. Provided individual instruction to adults and children on a long term basis. Skill instruction ranged from reading and composition to speaking and listening.

EFL Instructor - Imelda High, Taiwan - Spring 1998 to Spring 1999. Taught EFL communication skills to large classes of female Taiwanese students. Developed lesson plans, tests, material, and oral proficiency interviews. Maintained grade and attendance records. Promoted group and pair work through language activities.

EFL Conversation Club Instructor - Chien Kuo High School, Taiwan - Spring 1996 to Spring 1999. Set up activities and language learning opportunities between Chien Kuo students and other area high schools. Taught lessons on topics selected by students at this all boy high school. Chaperoned field trips to local parks and musuems. Designed games, activities, and dramatic productions utilizing English.

EFL Conversation Club Instructor - Soochow University, Taiwan - Fall 1998. Conceived language learning opportunities for university students majoring in Law or Business. Led large class discussions on pop culture, language egos, international customs, travel, and communication.

EFL Textbook Voice - ELS Taiwan - Fall 1998. Worked with recording specialists, fellow teachers, and EFL children's textbook authors to create the audio portion of the ELS elementary school textbook series. Was the voice of several reoccuring characters throughout the series.

ESL Conversation Lab Tutor - College of Charleston - Spring 1993, Fall 1993. Extended language learning in bi-weekly conversation sessions. Lessons were organized around themes that these international students were covering in their ESL classes.

Urban Decay and Hard Candy Cosmetics Rotator - Lenox and Perimeter Mall Sephora - March 2003 to current. Assist clients with cosmetic purchases, give beauty and skin care consultations and demonstrations, maintain accurate stock counts, communicate between regional and national corporate executives, maintain positive relationships with new clients and Sephora staff, and book appointments and freelancers for area events.

Chanel Cosmetics Sales Associate - Neiman Marcus - May 2001 to December 2002. Assist clients with cosmetic purchases, give beauty/skincare consultations, maintain a clientele file and keep abreast of current fashion trends.

Chanel Cosmetics Counter Manager - Belk - September 2000 to April 2001. Responsible for maintaining accurate stock counts and sales reports, creating flyers for spa and make-up artist events, booking events, training counter staff, mediating employee disputes, and keeping abreast of cosmetic trends in various industry periodicals. Awarded counter of the month (based on perecentage increase over goals) six months in a row.

Cosmetic Floater and Fragrance Specialist - Dillard's - June 1999 to June 2000. Worked alternately for Shiseido Cosmetics, Christian Dior, Borghese, Elizabeth Arden and Ladies' Fragrances. Earned a Fragance Specialist certification and modeled fragrances for Chanel Cosmetics.

Freelance Voiceover Agent - January 1998 to May 1999. Recorded voiceovers for various Taiwanese advertising agencies involved in overseas marketing campaigns.

Freelance Transcriber - August 1995 to May 1999. Worked in coordination withBMG and EMI music corporations to transcribe videos and songs to be included in jacket covers.

Restaurant Manager - Today's China - October 1990 to January 1994. Responsible for negotiating sales contracts with vendors, replenishing stock items, preparing for health inspections, balancing account books, hiring and overseeing employees, maintaining restaurant appearance, ordering and designing menus, and taking phone orders.

Waitress - Sushi Hiro - April 1987 to September 1991. Responsible for stocking linens and beer, taking customer orders, refilling table supplies, and tidying up table areas while dressed in a Japanese kimono.

TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

GATESOL (Georgia TESOL)

 

Welch, V. (2003) Building an ESL program. http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/alesl/Keena_Welch_Building_ESL_program.htm

Welch, V. (2003). Advice from a recent graduate. http://www.gsu.edu/%7Ewwwesl/alesl/advice.htm

Welch, V. (2002). Oral dialogue journals: an illustration of action research. Paper presented at the Southeast Regional TESOL conference, Atlanta, GA.

 

Fluency in spoken Mandarin Chinese, moderate fluency in spoken and written Japanese, moderate French comprehension.

John Bunting, Lecturer, Intensive English Program (IEP), Georgia State University [email protected]