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Writer, Teacher, Editor and Tutor in South Korea. Improve Your English!
I am now accepting freelance jobs in South Korea as a tutor, editor and writer in English. My resume is below. Please feel free to contact me with any jobs you want to discuss at 1webmind@gmail.com.
RATES
One on one tutoring: Rates negotiable.
Lower rates available for small classes
of 2-4 students.
Editing and proofreading: rates negotiable.
I am also available for tutoring in English online over the internet. We can use Skype, Gmail chat, or whatever chat program you want.
Dan Tobias
1webmind@gmail.com
12/08/1960, USA
JOB OBJECTIVE
To obtain an English language position as a teacher, writer, editor or administrator.
EDUCATION/DEGREES
1992 - 1993 MA English Literature - Roosevelt University, USA.
Graduated with high honors in poetry and literary criticism.
1987 - 1988 PhD Candidate, English Literature - University of Illinois, USA.
Awarded teaching scholarship. Taught classes to University students on English writing composition.
1984 - 1986 BA Literature - Hampshire College, USA.
Awarded Threshold Grant for outstanding senior thesis on James Joyce's "Ulysses".
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008
English Teacher - Eastern English Academy.
Jecheon, South Korea
2007 - 2008
English Expert - HuaiHai Institute of Technology, China.
01/03 - 03/2007
English Teacher - Sengdara English School, Laos.
2006
English Teacher - Private Language Instruction, Thailand.
1991 - 2005
English Tutor - Private Language Instruction, USA.
2001 - 2006
Writer, Editor and Business Owner
Sold and researched health supplements on the Internet. Writer and editor for health and business websites, newsletters and blogs.
1990 - 1999
Commodity Broker, Private Trader
Obtained a Series 7 Commodity Broker's License and spent 2 years as a Commodity Broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Also traded my own personal account in stocks, commodities and options.
OTHER
I use great literary works and career-based genres with focused applications to impart mastery of the English language, inspiring students to wonder, analyze, critique, communicate and create while obtaining a world-class education.
A creative, personable and responsible educator with a genuine passion for teaching, I guide students to broaden their horizons, question their assumptions, challenge the limits of what is known and fire their imaginations with a love of learning. Avid computer enthusiast, business owner, reader, writer and researcher.
MORE ABOUT ME
I have an MA in English Literature from a University in the USA, and I am currently teaching at Tsinghua University. Before that I taught 1 year at the Huai Hai Institute of Technology, also in China. I taught English at schools and privately in Thailand and Laos, and I have been tutoring students privately for 15 years.
As a successful entrepreneur, I have owned and operated several Internet businesses during the last 7 years. during that time, I wrote sales copy and media content for many Internet websites, blogs and ezines, as well as my own. I have extensive editing experience, and am currently editing a book for a college professor at Tsinghua University.
I can offer an organization:
- A post-graduate degree in English.
- Extensive writing/editing experience.
- Entrepreneurial experience developing, managing and owning businesses.
- Administrative management, scheduling and reports.
- A friendly, engaging personality.
- Curriculum design and development.
I have excellent communication skills, and always maintain a professional manner. My broad experience and range of abilities make me a superior candidate for teaching, writing and editing. I am self-directed and enthusiastic, with a passionate commitment to client development and communication.
I'm an expert in the English language, skilled in sales and negotiation, proofreading, editing and creating documents, ad copy, blogs, newsletters, correspondence, essays and articles.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Dan Tobias
As a successful entrepreneur, I have owned and operated several Internet businesses during the last 7 years. during that time, I wrote sales copy and media content for many Internet websites, blogs and ezines, as well as my own. I have extensive editing experience, and am currently editing a book for a college professor at Tsinghua University.
I can offer an organization:
- A post-graduate degree in English.
- Extensive writing/editing experience.
- Entrepreneurial experience developing, managing and owning businesses.
- Administrative management, scheduling and reports.
- A friendly, engaging personality.
- Curriculum design and development.
I have excellent communication skills, and always maintain a professional manner. My broad experience and range of abilities make me a superior candidate for teaching, writing and editing. I am self-directed and enthusiastic, with a passionate commitment to client development and communication.
I'm an expert in the English language, skilled in sales and negotiation, proofreading, editing and creating documents, ad copy, blogs, newsletters, correspondence, essays and articles.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Dan Tobias
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Teachers, ESL jobs, employment, schools, K12, elementary, primary, secondary, high school, university, universities, companies, business, businesses.
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Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL(R) Test: iBT Student Book with CD-ROM and Answer Key (Audio CDs required) (2nd Edition) (Longman Preparation Course for the Toefl)
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Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics- An Engaging ESL Textbook for Advanced Students
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