Global LT Oct 2014 – Present
English Instructor
Teaching international professionals one on one in their homes. The primary focus is to improve their conversational skills and pronunciation. The greatest challenge in this is structuring each lesson for their individual goals.
Dongguan University of Technology Sept 2013 – Sept 2014
English Instructor
Taught the following courses in the Foreign Language Department; Public Speaking, Oral English and Academic Writing and served as Thesis advisor to four graduating senior students. In addition to my teaching responsibilities I also volunteered my time participating in various student activities; English Corner, competitions and discussion groups.
United States Peace Corps 2004 - 2006
English Teacher
Taught American Literature and English language at the West Kazakhstan University for two years to third year students. Organized various English clubs and founded an English resource center. Also taught Jr. High and High School students at a private language institute. Organized various cultural events within the community; involving both students and their parents.
University of Michigan-Flint 1992-1995
Tutor/Teacher
Tutored university students studying German
Tutored university students in music history/theory
Gave trumpet lessons to local high school students
Other Experience_________________________________________
Professional Musician 1992-2013
Singer, songwriter, guitar and trumpet.
Performed throughout the United States and Europe and have a recorded CD.
CELTA Certification
Teaching House, Prague March 2013
Master of Arts in Germanic Studies Wayne State University Detroit, MI 1998
Bachelor of Arts in Musicology University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI 1995
