Paul Eugene Drosnes

1950 Trailwood Heights Lane Apartment 102 Raleigh, NC 27603 252.339.7472 pauldrosnes@gmail.com

Summary Education

Strong work experience in challenging environments for English instruction Demonstrated proficiency at lesson planning and delivery Extensive computer experience and competency with instructional technology Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

2011 2011 2012

Minor in Spanish

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Certifications Career History

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

English Instructor, SKEMA Business School Raleigh, North Carolina Develop lesson materials to train students in English for business Teach business communication and writing classes to graduate students Provide resume and cover letter assistance for students seeking internships and employment Conduct evaluations of student level and progress, and course effectiveness Program Assistant, Global Training Initiative, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Develop English lesson plans for communication clinics Teach pronunciation intensive workshops to visiting international students and instructors Facilitate extracurricular activities for students English Instructor, Jazan University Jazan, Saudi Arabia Developed a curriculum for a summer English training program for engineering students Taught Technical Writing and Grammar classes to students at varying levels of English proficiency Established an English club for students to practice conversation skills Reported on the program to Jazan University and North Carolina State University English as a Second Language Teaching Intern, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Observed and taught classes for students of varying language backgrounds and proficiency levels Employed a wide variety of methods and materials in the planning and delivery of lessons Chief Creative Officer, iLoveSpeaking.com Cary, North Carolina Collaborate to develop this web-based provider of English instruction services Research and write interactive stories and English lessons Oversee interactions with authors, narrators, and teachers Participate in the local entrepreneurial community Office Manager, Sequoia Retail Systems, Inc. Raleigh, North Carolina Facilitated daily business for university bookstores and event centers Managed shipping & receiving of hardware and software for customers Initiated and renewed customer product warranties Configured hardware and software for customers Assisted developing and maintaining the online customer support knowledge base Sports Clerk, The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina Worked closely with senior staff to publish the Sports section Compiled, edited and published scores, statistics and schedules Directed telephone calls and e-mail correspondence Awarded Order of the Ampersand, Unsung Hero, 2010.

2013-present

2013

Summer 2012

Spring 2012

2011-present

2010-2012

2008-2012

Languages and Skills

English: Native Speaker Spanish: Intermediate Proficiency Computer: Familiar with Microsoft Office, aiml (xml) programming, and several online instructional tools Other: Student pilot, cyclist, Spartan racer, adventurer, and entrepreneur