Jessamyn Martinez
ESL Teacher and Head Instructor at Chungdahm Learning
Busan, South KoreaWork Experience
Team ManagerFull Time
Chungdahm Learning
Aug 2018 - Present -6 yrs, 10 months
South Korea , Busan
- Job Details:• Manage a team of 5 teachers • Conduct weekly meetings to align with corporate calendar and deadlines • Review CCTV and meet with teachers individually to give feedback • Compile data about teachers in reports for corporate review • Maintain up-to-date communicate with Vice-President and Branch Manager
ESL Teacher and Head InstructorFull Time
Chungdahm Learning
Jul 2015 - Present -9 yrs, 11 months
South Korea , Seoul
- Job Details:Implement company methodology to prepare students for the TOEFL exam; Teach reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills; Plan lessons for pre-kindergarten to middle school aged students; Track student progress and compile reports for parents and administrative staff; Prepare material for achievement tests and special competition projects; Utilize technology for educational purposes (Samsung 8.0 Note Tablet, Smart TV); Manage a team of 8 teachers; Lead weekly meetings to ensure everyone is up-to-date; Review CCTV to confirm teachers are maintaining teaching standards; Assist with creating the schedule for each term; Serve as a liaison between Korean management and foreign teachers; Train new teachers; Perform mock teaching sample for potential parents and students
Camp CounselorPart Time
The Young Women's Leadership School
United States , New York City
- Job Details:**I did this job over three summers, 2013, 2011, and 2010** Mentored seventh to ninth grade girls throughout camp; Facilitated the anthology writing project: generated ideas, compiled and edited stories; Supervised a group of six; and with a team, a group of approximately 40; Guided campers through field trips and corporate sponsored activities
Education
MAT, credential in English and History in Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJan 2018 - Jan 2020 - 2 yr
Master's Degree in English
Royal Holloway, University of LondonJan 2014
BA in English Literature
Hobart and William Smith CollegesJan 2008 - Jan 2012 - 4 yr
High School - American diploma
The Young Women's Leadership SchoolJan 2008
Activities
Tutor at Action Tutoring
Volunteering
Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 -2 months
Achievements
-Dean’s List: (2010 – 2012) For attaining a grade point average of 3.5 or above -Claudette Kemper Columbus Prize: (2012) For the student who has shown exceptional and persuasive imagination in their critical and creative work. -Barbara Ether Memorial Award: (2011) Given to a member of the junior class in recognition of their contributions to the welfare of this college. -Natasha E. Smith Award: (2011) For a William Smith student of color in the junior class who has demonstrated a dedicated commitment to children through education and community service. -Helen Heath Scholar: (2008) Awarded to the first-year students who attain a grade point average of 3.0 and above -Best Teacher of 2016 Fall Semester and Best Teacher of 2016 Winter Semester: awarded to the teachers who have shown outstanding work based on student evaluation scores**
Skills
Languages
English
FluentSpanish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
CELTA
Cambridge English·2015