Ian Thomas Zwaschka
17. Listopadu 71 Frýdek-Místek,10
Summary
Dynamic English educator and tutor with a proven track record at Gymnázium Petra Bezruče, Korea POLY School, and Preply, excelling in lesson planning and student participation. Skilled in creating engaging curricula that foster language acquisition and cultural awareness. Committed to empowering students through tailored instruction and constructive feedback, enhancing their confidence and proficiency in English.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Gymnázium Petra Bezruče
Frýdek-Místek
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure effective delivery of language instruction.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Encouraged students to participate in class discussions on various topics related to literature, history, and current events.
- Coordinated with language labs and library resources to supplement classroom instruction.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to help improve their language skills and confidence in using English.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences in the classroom by encouraging students to practice speaking English with each other.
- Encouraged students to practice spoken English through role-plays, debates, improvised scenes, and discussions.
- Created supplemental educational materials such as worksheets, handouts and audio recordings for use in the classroom.
English Tutor
Preply
10.2022 - Current
- Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Assisted students with grammar, reading comprehension, pronunciation and writing skills.
- Emphasized importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.
English Teacher
Korea POLY School
Seoul
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching ESL classes.
- Advised parents on how they can help their children learn English at home.
- Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
Education
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
International TEFL Academy
Chicago08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing and Cinema
University of Iowa
Iowa City05-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Language instruction
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Cultural awareness
Languages
English
First Language
Czech
Elementary (A2)
A2
Korean
Beginner
A1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- Awarded as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in the Czech Republic in 2023
- Judged on a panel for the Poetry Out Loud! festival with the Americké centrum in Ostravava
- Presented at the Česká literatura a literárni kultura v zahraničním hraném a dokumentárním filmu conference
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Gymnázium Petra Bezruče
08.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Korea POLY School
06.2023 - 07.2024
English Tutor
Preply
10.2022 - Current
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
International TEFL Academy
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing and Cinema
University of Iowa
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