8 years classroom experience
"Diane stands out from other foreign teachers because she took great interest in learning different aspects of Korean culture. By the time she left Korea, she held a TOPIK Level 2 certification and a 1st Dan black belt in Taekwon-do. These personal achievements contributed to her professional character, as they gave her a deeper understanding of our culture and allowed her to relate better to her students."
-Shin Nam-Suk, English Teacher - Gangneung Middle School
"Because of her advanced aptitude in the classroom, as well as her ability to get along with her co-teachers, Diane was given both high renewal evaluation scores and high student evaluation scores."
-Jason Lammer, District Coordinator - English Program in Korea
Open School East - Portland, OR
Curriculum Coordinator & Instruction Coach - August 2021 - Present
Science Teacher Advocate - August 2020 - Present
Samkwang Middle School & Beolgyo High School
EFL Teacher - S. Korea April 2018 - August 2019
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thoughtful and appropriate use of differentiation
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use of PBL to enhance 21st century skills
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excellent knowledge of media learning platforms
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incorporation of assistive technology
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planning and teaching language immersion camps
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language training for faculty
Private Learning Institutes
EFL Teacher - S. Korea March 2015 - June 2017
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use of various media to facilitate differentiation
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coordinating with parents to ensure student progress
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helping students through school admissions process
Palawan Alliance for Clean Energy
Community Outreach Coordinator - Philippines: Feb 2013 - Jan 2015
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research and coordination of education campaigns
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writing and editing content for sustainable development education
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writing and editing content for media events & fundraising campaigns
Gangneung Middle School
EFL Teacher - S. Korea August 2009 - August 2012
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planning and executing language intensive camps
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language training for faculty
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research and proposal of future curriculum
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planning and executing cultural events
Technology Assisted Language Learning
Adult EFL Teacher - S. Korea September 2009 - December 2012
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swift acquisition of online teaching platform
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moderating weekly cross-cultural exchange
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recruitment of new teachers