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Mark Perry
Resume Title: ESL/Social Sciences Facilitator
Target Organization(s): CES School
Target State(s): California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Vermont
Target Job(s): Teacher
Target Subject(s): Bilingual Education, Language Arts, Social Studies
Education & Work Experience:
1994 - Present Universidad de Santiago de Chile Santiago, Chile
Coordinator of University English Courses
Professor of English Language Teacher Training Program
Administer staff of 25 instructors and 80 courses per semester
Collaborate in curriculum development team staying current in updated practices and innovate methodologies
Design and teach:
- English language courses, beginning to advanced levels
- U.S. History/Cultural Awareness course
- Methodology courses to TESL students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Current EFL Methodology and Materials Development
Create and supervise administration of language sufficiency test
Update syllabi, evaluate and adopt reference and course material
Direct and advise undergraduate students in thesis and final presentation
Editor for English language thesis papers submitted at the university
Create and host multicultural radio program for English Dept. in community outreach program
2007 - Present Universidad Andres Bello Santiago, Chile
Lecturer
Design and teach U.S. History/Cultural Awareness course in final year EFL Teacher Training Program
1994 Nido de Aguilas International School Santiago, Chile
International Baccalaureate Economics Teacher
Designed and taught advanced Economics to multiethnic high school students preparing for the International Baccalaureate exam.
1989 - 1993 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
ESL Teacher
Taught ESL courses to multiethnic university students in;
- History and Cultural Awareness
- Conversation
- Vocabulary Development
1992 - 1993 Salt Lake City Community College Salt Lake City, UT
Teacher of English Proficiency Summer Works Program
Taught survival skills / ESP to Cambodian refugees
1988 1993 Salt Lake City Corporation Salt Lake City, UT
Director of ESL Matsumoto Sister City Exchange Program
Designed program curriculum and cultural activities
Hired and supervised program instructors
Arranged off-campus cultural activities
Established and managed program budget
1983-1993 Rowland Hall/St. Marks High School Salt Lake City, UT
Administrator/ Teacher/Counselor
Upper School U.S. Government, World and Ancient History Teacher
Director of ESL Summer Program
Advanced Placement U.S. History Teacher
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Counselor, Middle and Upper School
Created, implemented and supervised educational trips to Mexico, Europe and Russia
Education 2007-2008 Seattle University Seattle, WA
TESOL Certificate (to be completed summer 2008)
1992 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Arts/U.S. History
1972 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science/Biology
Skills & Abilities:
Teaching Philosophy
I have been an ESL/EFL instructor/administrator for the past 28 years to a multiethnic population of students at the high school, community college and university levels. It has been my experience living and working in foreign cultures that multiethnic students require additional support, guidance and life skills. This includes not only helping these students in their academic and university environment but with personal adjustment and survival skills they need off-campus as well. I realize that its important for students to feel comfortable, safe, and in control of their daily activities before the learning process begins. In the classroom, I believe that the learning environment should be a haven for learners, a place where students can feel challenged and take risks with opportunities to succeed. I consider myself as a facilitator and counselor, encouraging students to reach their learning potential and guiding them so that learning is a personalized process. I feel that if the student is aware of his learning process, the content area will be more meaningful and relevant. My classes and activities are student-centered to support the students in becoming independent and critical thinkers allowing them to engage in multiple learning strategies so that all are actively engaged and producing meaningful and current materials of their own, on their own.
Having degrees in other disciplinary areas (U. S. History and Science), content-based instruction comes naturally to me. My experience in ESP gives me a unique understanding of the needs of students in content-based courses and in their career demands. I currently teach three ESP courses in the USACH EFL Teacher Training program. I also teach content-based ESP for Medicine, Math and Physical Education. Activities I incorporate to reinforce my approach to learning include; individual and group projects, technology (i.e. CALL, internet, and moodle, multimedia), authentic material, independent readings, debates and presentations. Equally important is developing basic academic skills in reading, writing, listening, note taking and analysis that will serve students beyond the classroom environment and in all walks of life.
Additional Information:
To Whom It May Concern
I presently reside in Santiago, Chile, but am in the process of moving back to the USA. In my search for the job I could make the most of my experiences, the opportunity to work as a History and/or ESL teacher is most appealing to me.
I hold a Master degree in U.S. History from the University of Utah, and have been teaching history for 24, years focusing on U.S History and Culture, but also with experience in Western and South American history. I have worked with young adults at the high school, college and university levels. I enjoy the high school age group, specifically making content interesting and fun. My experience includes teaching History, both regular and AP classes in a college preparatory high school in Utah, IB Economics at an International High School, Nido de Aguilas, in Chile and American History and Culture in content based classes at the U. of Utah and universities abroad. Working with varied student populations and academic settings in the US and abroad allows me to address the needs of students from varying backgrounds when teaching History or ESL.
I have been an ESL instructor at the University of Santiago of Chile for the past 15 years and, apart from teaching the general English classes, I also teach Methodology for future teachers of English as well as the American History and Culture classes for advanced learners. I am the editor for all English theses written at the Universidad and I advise students in all levels of the undergraduate ESL program. For the past year, and as a means to build the community outreach program at the university, I have created and hosted a radio talk show wherein I interview multinational English speakers actively involved in the Chilean society.
My goal as an educator is to focus on the learner and his/her learning process. I feel that if the student is aware of his learning process, the content area will be more meaningful and relevant. My classes and activities are student-centered supporting students in becoming independent and critical thinkers and with three main goals in mind:
Having fun
Making the material relevant
Exposing them to multiple learning strategies so that all are actively engaged and producing meaningful and current materials of their own, on their own.
Activities I include to reinforce my approach to learning include individual and group projects, online investigations, research papers, independent readings, debates and presentations. Equally important is developing basic academic skills in reading, writing, listening, note taking and analysis that will serve students beyond the classroom environment and in all walks of life. I have a temporary certification from the state of Florida for teaching Social Sciences 6-12 and am currently completing a ESL certification course with Seattle University.
The most convenient way to contact me is via email at mjperry2004@yahoo.com or I can be reached at my home phone in Santiago (56-2) 266-1719. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Mark Perry
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Contact Information:
I can be reached via email at mjperry2004@yahoo.com or by phone (562) 2661719
Email: mjperry2004@yahoo.com
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