Score 7.0 on the IELTS Exam

BACKGROUND:

I am a native speaker of English and an experienced American Online English teacher (via SKYPE with Chinese, Korean, Italian, Chilean, Emirate and Russian students.

I hold an undergraduate degree in English/Economics (B.A. Louisiana State University, 1966), a Masters in H.S. Counseling (M.A.) University of Chicago, 1971 ), a Masters in Teaching (M.A.T.) Northwestern University, 1974 and I completed all requirements for the Phd (save the Dissertation) in Special Education  (University of Oregon, 1980).

I am from Portland, Oregon, USA. I can teach Conversational English, Business English, especially IELTS Exam Preparation, Admission Essay Writing and related skills.

I also can provide detailed assistance to students and/or companies about US College Admission processes including: a) ‘holistic” admission interviewing, b) simulated student visa interview practice, c) admission essay assistance/editing/coaching and related matters.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

John Chadwick
Portland, Oregon
cell: 503-349-6501
E-mail: pdxren@gmail.com
SKYPE: “hkjcren”

Teaching & Consulting Resume: John Chadwick

RESUME

John Chadwick

Portland, Oregon

cell: 503-349-6501

E-mail: pdxren@gmail.com

Skype: “Alameda12”

Education:

Portland Sttate University, Portland, Oregon

Phd, (ABD), Social Work, 1980

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

M.A. Masters in Teaching, 1974

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

M.A. Social Work, 1971.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

B.A. English, 1966

Recent Work Experience:

Counselor Online via Skype, 7/2007 to date

(USA, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Chilean students)

Teacher/Counselor K-12th 2/2005 to 7/2007

NSWE TIANSHAN BILINGUAL SCHOOL, Qingdao, China (Shandong)

School Social Worker, Grades: (6th-8th), 3/2004 to 1/2005

FENGJENG MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Laiwu, China, (Shandong)

School Social Worker, K-12th 9/2000 to 6/2004

QINGDAO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Qingdao, China (Shandong)

Corporate Employee Assistance Counselor, 6/1999 to 8/2000

EF ENGLISH FIRST [Kodak, Dell, Nike Employees]

School Social Worker, (Grades: K-12th) 8/1997 to 6/1999

XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Xiamen, China

English Teacher (Grade: 5th) 9/1989-6/1997

TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOL, Taipei, Taiwan (Fujian)

School Social Worker (Grades: K-8th) 9/1987-6/1989

AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OF ATHENS, Athens, Greece

School Principal, (Grades: K-8th) 9/1980- 7/1987

PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Portland, Oregon

Graduate Teaching Fellow, Counseling, 1/1979 to 8/1980

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Oregon, USA

School Social Worker(Grades: 9th-12th ) 9/1971 to 12/1979

OAK PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DIST #97, Oak Park, Illinois

Professional Development:

Family Institute of Oak Park, Illinois

Training in Family Therapy, 1971 to 1979.

Certification: (Washington State)

K-12, Special Education/Social Work

Economics 9th-12th Grade

Professional References:

Prof. Hill Walker, IVDB, College of Education

1265 University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon 97403-1265

email: <hwalker@uoregon.edu>

phone: 1-541-346-2583

Prof. Edward Kame’enui

University of Oregon

Center on Teaching and Learning

Riverfront Research Park

1600 Millrace Drive, Suite 207, Eugene, OR

Phone: (1-541) 346-1644

email<ekamee@uoregon.edu>

Tim Guo

Former Co-Owner, NSWE, International Department, Tianshan Bilingual School

Qingdao, CHINA

email: <tgguotim18@gmail.com>

phone: 011-86-532-880-01-880 (Chinese speaker)

web: http://www.idqd58.com

Jeff Fischmann

Director, International School of Qingdao

Qingdao, CHINA

email: <jdfisch47@yahoo.com>

phone: 011-86-13606425167

web: http://www.qiss.org.cn/

Mark Ulfers

American School of Paris

Paris, FRANCE

email: <head@asparis.fr>

phone: +33 (0)1 41 12 82 65

web: http://www.asparis.org/page.cfm?p=595

Teaching and Admission Consulting Online via Skype

BACKGROUND:

I am a native speaker of English and an experienced American Online English teacher (via SKYPE with Chinese, Korean, Italian, Chilean, Emirate and Russian students. I hold an undergraduate degree in English/Economics (B.A. Louisiana State University, 1966), a Masters in Teaching (M.A.T., Northwestern University, 1974), a Master in Counseling (M.A. University of Chicago, 1971)  and I completed all requirements for the Phd (save the Dissertation) in Special Education and Social Work (Portland State University, 1980).

I am from Portland, Oregon, USA. I can teach Conversational English, Business English, IELTS Preparation, Business Writing and related skills. I also can provide detailed assistance to students and/or companies about US College Admission processes including: a) ‘holistic” admission interviewing, b) simulated student visa interview practice, c) admission essay assistance/editing/coaching and related matters.

My students love my English classes because I teach English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in a conversational context with instruction geared to a student’s proficiency level. My classes are demanding but fun. My homework assignments, tailored to each student, prove pertinent and helpful. I target students and/or language schools from Taiwan and mainland China (a specialty) because of my years of educational work in both countries.

FEES: 

a) For 1 hour CLASSES ia) Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL), b) Business Writing or c) General Conversation:

1 Class per week= $35.00 per hour. 2-3 Classes per week = $30.00 per hour [10% discount], 4 Classes per week = $25.00 per hour [20% discount], 5 classes per week=$20.00 per hour [discounted],   All Classes PAID ONE (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE by Pay Pal Only

b) For admission assistance or related consultation work with students and/or companies, fees will be determined by mutual agreement.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

John Chadwick
Portland, Oregon
cell: 503-349-6501
E-mail: pdxren@gmail.com
SKYPE: “hkjcren”