Bryan McClellan

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548 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 508-367-2944 bmcclellan@miis.edu

EDUCATION
Master of Arts Teaching English to Speakers of Languages Monterey Institute of International Studies: A Graduate School of Middlebury College Intermediate Japanese, Summer Intensive Language Program Monterey Institute of International Studies Accelerated intensive eight-week program completing nine academic credits Bachelors of Arts Concentration in Politics and Spanish Catholic University of America Study Abroad, Quertaro, Mexico University of Oregon, Interamerican University Studies Institute Three classes in literature, creative writing and Mexican history 01/11 to 08/12 Monterey, CA 06/11 to 08/11 Monterey, CA

08/04 to 05/08 Washington, DC 07/06 to 08/06 Eugene, OR

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English First 05/12 to present English Instructor and Activity Leader Carmel, CA Will team teach three-week ESL classes to group intermediate middle school students from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with an emphasis on integrating all four skills through games and group work. Will supervise afternoon and weekend activities for students and encourage students to use their English language skills in real world environments. Peace Resource Center 02/11 to 05/12 Volunteer Teacher Seaside, CA Co-teaching mixed level ESL classes for working Latino/Latina adult immigrant learners. Organizations mission is to do outreach among the Hispanic population in the Monterey Bay. Utilized authentic materials to create engaging student-centered lessons Adapted lessons to meet each learners proficiency level Fostered beginning proficiency students in fostering positive language learning strategies Monterey Institute of International Studies 01/12 to 05/12 Practicum Teacher Monterey, CA Collaborated with the instructor in teaching a reading and writing and an oral communication course for intermediate students. Co-planned lessons and developed authentic materials to create an enhanced communicative language classroom Provided feedback for students about their writing and public speaking skills Taught students vocabulary development skills through games and transcription classroom activities

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548 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 508-367-2944 bmcclellan@miis.edu

B.U.I.L.D. (Beyond Yourself In Language Development) 02/11 to 05/12 Teacher, Teacher Support, and Vice President Monterey, CA Taught intermediate Spanish and beginner Japanese classes in a student run program for the Monterey Institute of International Studies faculty, staff and students. Integrated and applied learned theories and techniques in both sole and team teaching situations Marketed the program and recruited teachers and students Delivered a professional presentation on curriculum design and development to new teachers Coordinated required semester club application to Students Services;streamlined and simplified
application process.

Salesian Lay Missioners 08/08 to 11/10 Volunteer Teacher Okinawa, Bolivia Taught English to a wide variety of students in grades K-12, developed lesson plans and implemented them with limited resources. Taught computer classes to middle school students Designed and implemented successful interactive puppetry shows, fully engaging students in a fun learning
environment

Travelled to remote, neighboring classrooms sharing innovative programs Taught community outreach classes of 100+ students Aided the organization by translating sponsor-benefactor letters

RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Organization of American States 06/07 to 12/07 Intern Washington, DC Aided the Department of External Relations in various tasks related to visits from outside groups and researched Congressional activity about affairs in the Western Hemisphere. Wrote meeting summaries and conference briefings for the organizations website. Translated meeting summaries from English to Spanish Took photographs to accompany meeting summaries Researched and wrote on policy issues and activities of US legislative members

The Office of Congressman Dan Burton 01/07 to 05/07 Intern Washington, DC Supported the office in providing constituent services, conducted tours of the United States Capitol for various-sized groups of visiting constituents. Screened and responded to constituent messages, ensuring they were forwarded to the appropriate personnel

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Bryan McClellan
Professional e-Portfolio: tesolbryan.wordpress.com

548 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 508-367-2944 bmcclellan@miis.edu

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Spanish: Advanced proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Japanese: Beginner conversational proficiency Portuguese: Beginner reading proficiency French: Beginner reading proficiency

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Applied Linguistic Research Project: Researched adult English learners learning strategies in an English as a second language setting Assessment Design: Designed a placement test in speaking, and listening for beginner to intermediate proficiency adult ESL students Curriculum Design: Developed an eight-week curriculum for beginner adult ESL students for community outreach ESL classes which emphasized oral communication skills and social justice

COMPUTER SKILLS
Skype, Word Press, Garage Band, iMovie, R (statistical software), Linkedin, Viadeo, Khan Academy, LiveMocha, Lang-8, Apple and PC computer literacy, Facebook, Twitter, Google Sites, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and some basic knowledge of JavaScript.

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Member Sigma Delta Pi The National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Received membership based on academic merit in Spanish language Pi Gamma Mu An honor society for the social sciences Received membership based on academic merit for being in the upper 35 percent of the class Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout 2012 2007

2007

2003

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