Andrew Mark Layland
Seongnam-si, Bundang Gu, ,Gyeonggi-do
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher and Well Being Officer
International School, Canberra Christian School
02.2019 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
English Professor
Sahmyook University
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments
- Led committee creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout English department
- Developed curriculum and workbooks for variety of blended courses
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 100+ students daily
English Professor & Director of Studies
Newbold College Of Higher Education
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
English Language Teacher
Harper Bell High School
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Successfully improved English-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development
English Teacher
Free Lance English Language Coach
07.2006 - 09.2009
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Online and in person teaching
English Teacher
Yatap High School
12.2004 - 02.2006
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed Tests and assessments
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
SDA Language Institute
07.2002 - 12.2004
- Key note Speaker, Yokohama English Teachers Conference
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Business Manager
Lloyds Banking Group
09.1998 - 07.2002
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Applied Lingustics & TESOL
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom07.2015
CELTA (TESOL) - TESOL
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom07.2014
Master of Arts - Theology
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Lampeter, United Kingdom07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - European Studies
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom07.2000
Skills
- Test administration
- Composition Lessons
- Learning Modalities
- Class Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Text Selection
- Educational Strategies
- Writing Concepts
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Health and wellness knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation review
Additional Teaching Experience
- Business English for European Companies in South Korea
- Elementary school English Camp Design and Coordinator
- Online Business English and High School exam prep
Courses Taught
Jan 2012 – December 2016 Executive 1&1 English instruction for Professionals Newbold College Executive English program
Dec 2012 – January 2017 ESOL Teacher, Summer Intensive English Camp 3-week English Immersion summer program, Newbold College
Dec 2012 - January 2017 Teacher Training & Development program Teaching and developing non-native English teachers, Newbold College
Jan 2015 – July 2015 ESOL Teacher & Advisor, JELTA (Japan) (Japanese English Language Teachers Association), Japan
April 2015 Key note Speaker, Yokohama English Teachers Conference Yokohama English Teachers fair, Yokohama, Japan
July 2015 1-week 1&1 English Teaching Program SAD/UNASP University, Brasilia, Brazil
January 2015 ESOL Teacher 3-Week Summer Camp UNASP University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
November 2014 ESOL Teacher 1&1 English Course Esparanza, International TV Studio, Bucharest, Romania
August 2014 ESOL Teacher & Program Director 4-Week Japanese Teacher Training Hiroshima Adventist School, Hiroshima, Japan
July 2014 ESOL Teacher & Course Director 4-Week Summer Program Maruševec University, Maruševec, Croatia
August 2012 ESOL Teacher, 3-Week Summer Course i-MAP Project, Budapest, Hungary
June 2002 – Sep 2002 ESOL Teacher & Social Coordinator Beli Manistar War & Reconciliation program, Croatia
Personal Details
Interests: Media, Human Development, International Affairs, Education, Social Justice, Linguistics, Sport, History
Date of Birth: 9 December 1975
Place of Birth: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Family: Wife, Soonim Lee, Children, Olivia 15 & Rebekah 12
References
Dr. Sanko Lewis
Department of English Language and Literature,
Sahmyook University
Seoul, South Korea
Tel. +82 010 7647 1530
sankolewis@gmail.com
Dr Choi, Gyeong Ryong
Chair of English Language and Literature,
Sahmyook University
Seoul, South Korea
Tel. +82 01- 4296 3246
choikr@syu.ac.kr
Dr. Rolf Innes Naidoo
School of Liberal Arts
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
50-UNIST-gil, Ulju-gun
Ulsan, 44919
Tel. +82 52 217 4076
naidoori@unist.ac.kr
Mr. Christopher Chapman
Executive Education Director
Adventist Schools South New South Wales Ltd
3 Mckay Gardens, Turner
Canberra, ACT, 2905
Australia
Tel. +61 (2) 624 96822
Chris.chapman@snsw.adventist.org.au
Timeline
English Teacher and Well Being Officer
International School, Canberra Christian School
02.2019 - Current
English Professor
Sahmyook University
01.2017 - 01.2019
English Professor & Director of Studies
Newbold College Of Higher Education
01.2012 - 01.2017
English Language Teacher
Harper Bell High School
03.2009 - 12.2012
English Teacher
Free Lance English Language Coach
07.2006 - 09.2009
English Teacher
Yatap High School
12.2004 - 02.2006
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
SDA Language Institute
07.2002 - 12.2004
Business Manager
Lloyds Banking Group
09.1998 - 07.2002
Post Graduate Certificate - Applied Lingustics & TESOL
University of Portsmouth
CELTA (TESOL) - TESOL
University of Cambridge
Master of Arts - Theology
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Bachelor of Arts - European Studies
University of Wolverhampton
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