E LAYNE K ONG

8515 MAIN STREET, APT#3P CELL: N/A

BRIARWOOD, NY 11435
HOME: 718-658-2520
ykong57@yahoo.com

EXPERIENCE
CHILD U, DAEJEON, KOREA
English Teacher August 2006-
January 2007
Kindergarten Teacher (Morning Shift)
 Teach kindergarten various skills such as language skills, speaking and pronunciation skills,
social skills, art skills, and motor skills.
 Key focus on acquisition of reading skills, which is attained by the systematic instruction of
phonics throughout the entire program.
Elementary Teacher (Afternoon & Evening Shift)
 Teach a variety of subjects, including Writing, Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary, Public
Speaking, Listening and Toefl to students.
 Design daily and weekly lesson plans for variety of English subjects from 2nd to 8th
graders.
 Compose students’ progress reports on a monthly basis.

THE MILLENNIUM INSTITUTE, NY, NY April 2002- 6/2006

English Teacher/ Program Manager
 Instructed ESL students in Public Speaking with concentration on Pronunciation, Vocabulary
acquisition and
Written organization.
 Taught a variety of subjects, including Writing, Grammar, Reading, and Public Speaking to
students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
 Designed and implemented curriculum for adults, ages 28-55; low intermediate to advanced
levels.
 Designed weekly lesson plans for variety of English courses.
 Maintenance of records to create accountability reports and measurement of student
achievement.
 Developed and delivered "Presentation Skills Workshop" to teachers to enhance their
performance skills to students.
 Interviewed, selected, and supervised ESL support teachers in vocational program.
 Coordinated placement, and modification of instructional program for secondary and limited
English proficient students.

THE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL FOR YOUTH, NY (ALL STARS NETWORK) September

2000-March 2002
Teacher /Manager
 Taught English, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Grammar, and Vocabulary on a daily basis.
 Private practice with individuals, groups, families and dyads.
 Composed students’ progress reports.
 Developed and modeled programs for juvenile delinquents.
 Performed the implementation of interventions of services for at-risk adolescents and their
parents/guardians within the home, local community, and school setting.
 Planned and implemented personalized curriculum on conflict resolution and self-esteem.

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  Provided community resources, family advocacy, counseling, crisis management, and timely
assessments for family functioning and dynamics.
 Established and maintained a relationship with parents to assist in improving the students’
attendance.
 Assisted the student to attain his/her individual academic outcomes while providing support
and counseling as needed.
 Created, initiated, and facilitated programs to assist students in growing academically and
socially.
 Provided a child centered learning environment, which integrated all disciplines and learning
modalities.
 Provided a specialized prevention and intervention service/program for at-risk students from
ages 10-20.
 Provided computer training, software and technical support for agency staff.

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P. S. 130 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Teacher (After-school and evening program) January
1997-August 2000
 Developed individualized educational plans.
 Decreased the number of disciplinary referrals from special needs students.
 Facilitator of after school detention.
 Tutored students on a one-on-one basis for a variety of subjects, including Social Studies,
English, Reading, Writing and Math.
 Organized lesson plans to meet the various needs of all children.
 Developed and implemented the academic curricula to be used in classroom instruction.
 Provided verbal communication with families regularly, positively, confidentially, and
appropriately in a caring and respectful manner.
 Provided intensive tutoring with several students who have difficulty with writing and reading
comprehension.
 Responsible for assisting classroom teachers in various classes of varying levels and abilities.
 Participated in center planning, activities, and meetings professionally and supportively.
 Established routines, procedures, and smooth transition activities, which help children
function in a group setting.
 Provided a supportive environment to ensure the opportunity for maximum student
achievement and self-esteem.

OFFICE SKILLS
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Lotus Notes, WordPerfect, Database,
Machine Transcription, Legal Keyboarding, Keyboarding, Corporate Systems
Typed 80-85WPM

EDUCATION
TESOL GLOBE INSTITUTE, NEW YORK, NY
Course of Study: TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification May
2006

AUDREY COHEN COLLEGE, NEW YORK, NY April

1998-December 2002
Course of Study: Bachelor’s of Professional Services in Human Services: Psychology, Counseling,
Social Work
 Dean’s List 3.70
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