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LOOKING TO TEACH ENGLISH IN JAPAN - NICOLE KOSTROMAN
by Nicole Kostroman
Nicole Kostroman Toronto, ON 416 356 1907 n.kostro@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time position as an English teacher overseas. PROFILE: • Capable of working well in a group environment, as well as independently to accomplish different tasks. • Able to creatively and analytically solve problems. • High degree of commitment, focus and patience. • Fluent in English, with a basic understanding of French, and an interest in other languages. HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Teaching Skills • Tutored student at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. through the Leaders Committee, as well as many of the children I babysat. • Devised creative oral presentations supplemented with computer and visual displays for the benefit of others. • Trained new employees with the basics of store management at Mr. Bean’s Coffee Shop. Child Care Skills • Previous experience with babysitting for many satisfied families. • Prior knowledge of and experience with conflict resolution. Communication Skills • Effectively managed large groups of people as a doorperson for PopMontréal and as a server for Midnight Kitchen. • Served many valued customers of Mr. Bean’s Coffee Shop with care. • Responsible for two other employees at the Canadian National Exhibition. Organization Skills • Negotiated successfully completing several assignments within a short period of time during exams at university. • Catalogued and filed several projects at the Social Justice Committee. • Assisted in cataloguing library material and improving the library’s atmosphere at Brimwood Junior Public School. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Dishwasher Gervais Party Rentals 2009-2010 (Summers) Tractor-Driver Canadian National Exhibition 2008 (Summer) Barista Mr. Bean’s Coffee Co. Aug. 2005 – Nov. 2006 EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Bachelors of Arts McGill University, Montréal QC 2007 - 2011 OSSD Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. 2003 - 2007 VOLUNTEER WORK: Cook and Server Midnight Kitchen 2010 – 2011 Doorperson/Greeter PopMontréal 2008 – 2010 (October) Project Assistant Social Justice Committee 2008 – 2010 REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FURTHERMORE, I believe I am fully capable of teaching English overseas. This is because I have acquired many skills that will help me support an atmosphere of learning in my classroom. Moreover, I see the value in competently and creatively teaching and interacting with students and their families. I believe that I will be a good addition to any school. After recently completing a Bachelor’s degree, I have better learned organizational and analytical skills, which I believe will be an asset to any classroom. Previous summer jobs have shown me the value of communication in problem solving, as well as efficiently and competently managing tasks. I have learned through tutoring others that an emphasis on interaction, trust and goal management are effective teaching tools that help many learn. Volunteering for charity organizations, like the Social Justice Committee, have taught me the importance of finding resourceful ways to solve problems. I am able to start work any time in the near future. If you have any difficulties, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 416 356 1907 or n.kostro@gmail.com. I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you in the future. Regards, Nicole Kostroman. |
