Cornelius (K) O.
English Literature Teacher and Sports Club Moderator
Experience
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
3 yearsPaterson, United States
ESL Teacher
Community Charter School of Paterson
- Hired as an ESL teacher
- Drafted into teaching 6th grade science in the first year
- Taught creative writing in the second year
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsShenzhen, China
English Literature Teacher
Shenzhen Foreign Language High School
- Taught English literature for grades 11 and 12
- Prepared students to take the AP exam for American universities
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 yearsShenzhen, China
HOD Learning Support Dept. / EAL Faculty / Social Studies Faculty
Shenzhen Oasis International School
- Served as HOD for Learning Support Dept. and EAL from Fall 2021
- Acted as HOD for Fall 2020
- Ed Group 2 Leader for the 2020/21 school year
- Teach English language skills and content for Year 7 and Year 8 students, focusing on pronunciation accuracy, written grammar and structure, and listening comprehension strategies
- Teach decoding skills and language learning strategies
- Develop in-house teaching and study materials to meet emerging needs
- Temporary Humanities teacher and acting HOD for Humanities department, first term Fall 2021
- Taught and coached coed touch rugby as an ECA; elevated touch rugby to a competitive team sport competing in the SISAC league in the second year
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsBeijing, China
English Language / Drama / Project Based Learning Teacher
ETU
- Teach English language, reading, writing, and listening to 5th grade primary school students
- Teach drama class for 5th grade, culminating in a play performance each semester
- Teach project-based learning classes following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals themes
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
3 yearsBeijing, China
English Language Support Teacher
Kaiwen Academy
- Teach English language skills and content for primary school students, focusing on pronunciation accuracy, basic grammar and structure, and listening skills
- Teach decoding skills and language learning strategies
- Develop in-house teaching and study materials to supplement a sparse curriculum
- Taught and coached coed touch rugby to upper primary and middle school students as an intramural or club activity after school
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsUmm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
Officer, English Language Trainer
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
- Run in-house English language training focusing on record keeping accuracy, pronunciation, and listening skills
- Teach communication etiquette for hospital administrative staff
- Develop in-house testing for HR training initiatives
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 yearsAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Head of English Language Teaching
Abu Dhabi Vocational Educational Technological Institute
- Mentor high school English teachers
- Conduct professional development seminars for non-native English teachers
- Teach test preparation for Grade 12 students preparing for the high school English exit exam
Jan 2007 - Dec 2015
9 yearsAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
English Language Faculty
Emirates College for Advanced Education
- Head the English Language Learning Centre (2013-2014)
- Review courses for accreditation; serve on academic steering committee
- Participate in interviewing prospective faculty
- Develop and teach curriculum for Emirati students at foundation and undergraduate levels in writing, reading comprehension, listening, and speaking to prepare them for teacher training
- Teach English to Abu Dhabi public school teachers in professional development courses aiming for IELTS band 7 proficiency
- Mentor Year 4 practicum and research projects
- Edit the ECAE student magazine
- Develop courses for delivery via Blackboard in the Ed. Tech department
Jan 2003 - Dec 2007
5 yearsSouth Orange, United States
Adjunct Professor, ESL & Graduate Administrative Assistant
Seton Hall University
- Develop and teach curriculum for foreign students at undergraduate and graduate levels in writing, reading comprehension, and pronunciation
- Process applications for Institute programs
- Develop and maintain membership database for the Institute
- Handle inter-departmental and intercollegiate communication
- Communicate with individual and corporate donors
- Compose, prepare, and coordinate mailings
- Organize and conduct on- and off-campus conferences
- Schedule and coordinate on-campus interviews
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
2 yearsNewark, United States
Physical Education Teacher
Sacred Heart School
- Instruct physical education for grades K-8
- Coach basketball and track and field
- Coordinate and conduct various after-school programs
Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
3 yearsJapan
English as a Foreign Language Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Meguro-ku Public Schools
- Subcontracted to Meguro-ku public primary schools to teach English as a foreign language through ECC Foreign Language Institute and Hampton English Schools
- Prepare foreign nationals to be English teachers in Tokyo public schools
- Develop curriculum for English as a foreign language for primary school students
Jan 1997 - Dec 2002
6 yearsJapan
Teacher of English Language for Business
Nikon Corporation
- Teach communication etiquette for international business
- Teach writing, pronunciation, and presentation skills for business purposes
Jan 1997 - Dec 2002
6 yearsJapan
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Oak English School
- Teach English for academic purposes
- Prepare junior high school students for oral proficiency tests
Jan 1997 - Dec 2002
6 yearsJapan
Teacher of English Language for Business
Tokyo General Workers Union
- Teach writing, pronunciation, and presentation skills for business purposes
Jan 1994 - Dec 2000
7 yearsJapan
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Nova Intercultural Institute
- Teach business English
- Prepare college students for TOEFL exams
- Develop curriculum and train teachers
- Train new faculty to teach English within company guidelines
Jan 1993 - Dec 1994
2 yearsNew York, United States
Physical Education Teacher
Ascension & St. Gregory Schools
- Teach physical education for grades K-8
Jan 1988 - Dec 1992
5 yearsSpring Valley, United States
Wrestling Coach & Team Manager
East Ramapo Mat Club
- Coach and manage a freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling club for boys aged 7 to 17
- Place numerous competitors at state and national levels
Languages
English
NativeJapanese
IntermediateArabic
ElementaryGerman
ElementaryChinese
ElementaryEducation
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts · TESOL/Bilingual Education · South Orange Village, United States
Manhattan College
Bachelor of Science · Physical Education · United States
Seton Hall University
Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Ed · Higher Education · South Orange Village, United States
Certifications & licenses
Certified Trainer, Smart Board Technologies
Teacher, TESOL/Bilingual Education
State of New Jersey
Teacher, Physical Education
State of New York
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