guentheralex@gmail.com
12B Samakee Gardens, 39/12-16 Soi Nichada Thani, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Date of birth: 18/08/1975 - Marital status: Married - Nationality: American
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an English or English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching position at an international school, in order to utilize my experience, enthusiasm, humor and creativity to create an effective and inspiring learning environment.
SKILLS
Experienced and certified English and ESL teacher; experienced writer, translator and editor. I continually strive for excellence as an educator and as an individual. I am a fast learner and a resourceful, determined problem-solver. First language English; can read and speak German and intermediate French; basic knowledge of most Germanic and Romance languages.
Computer skills: Familiar with most common PC and Macintosh applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, internet applications, library research systems) and experience with HTML coding and website design. Adept IT learner and teacher.
TEACHING / PEDAGOGICAL EXPERIENCE
International School Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand
After-School Academic Lab Instructor
October 2007 – present
- Duties include liaising with counselors, teachers and administrators to help students meet academic targets.
Substitute Teacher
August 2007 – present
- For various subjects, at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels.
After-School Tutor
August 2007 – present
- Instruct and aid International School Bangkok students in various subjects, particularly English.
Mont’ Kiara International School – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Full-Time Replacement/Substitute Teacher
August 2005 – June 2007
- Long-term and short-term substitute for teachers at Mont’ Kiara International School; various subjects and grade levels, with particular specialization in English Literature and English as a Second Language (ESL).
After-School Tutor
August 2005 – June 2007
- Instructed and aided Mont’ Kiara students in various subjects, particularly English.
Computer Trainer
August 2005 – June 2007
- Gave computer training sessions to Mont’ Kiara students and parents, particularly on website creation.
Freelance Language Teaching – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Adult ESL Instructor
August 2005 – June 2007
- Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners of English.
WorldGuide Verlag (Publishing House) – Munich, Germany
Copy and Style Trainer
January 2003 – June 2005
- Led staff training sessions on writing style; formulated, wrote and maintained WorldGuide’s style guidelines.
Munich International School – Munich, Germany
Tutor
October 2000 – August 2005
- Instructed and aided Munich International School students in various subjects.
Freelance Language Teaching – Munich, Germany
Adult ESL Instructor
October 2000 – August 2005
- Taught English as a Second Language to adults.
University of Connecticut College of Education National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) – Storrs, CT, USA
Publications Editor/Proofreader/Assistant
May 1997 – June 1998
- Assisted lecturers and organizers at Confratute, an internationally-known summer institute on gifted learning and teaching.
- Edited, revised and proofread scientific research articles, doctoral dissertations and newsletters.
- Designed, wrote and desktop published NRC/GT informational brochures and advertisements.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Translating – Munich, Germany and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
German-to-English Translator
2004 – present
- Larger projects have included the website of a major German porcelain manufacturer and the website of a German homeopathic medicine association.
WorldGuide Verlag – Munich, Germany and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Freelance Correspondent
June 2005 – present
- Write, edit, proofread, and/or translate new material for WorldGuide travel publishing house (www.wgpremium.com).
Copy Editor, Events Editor, Writer, Proofreader
May 2001 – June 2005
- Head copy editor and proofreader for all WorldGuide publications, including travel books, online articles, newsletters and maps. Formulated, wrote and maintained WorldGuide’s style guidelines. Oversaw publications’ stylistic consistency.
- Researched, edited, updated and maintained WorldGuide’s online database of over 1,000 annual events around the world.
- Researched and wrote travel texts and lifestyle articles. Company’s demanding writing style required extensive literary, historical and linguistic knowledge.
- Helped design and maintain www.wgpremium.com internet portal using Imperia Content Management System (CMS).
Yukom Verlag – Munich, Germany
Freelance Editor
October 2000 – June 2005
- Edited and proofread translated articles for various industry magazines, with emphasis on telecommunications industry.
Corporate Translations, Inc. Mansfield Center, CT, USA
Senior Project Manager
June 1998 – August 2000
- Oversaw progress of translation projects.
- Interacted with translators, production staff and clients to ensure timely and error-free translation delivery.
- Proofread, edited and corrected translations, using various programs and operating systems.
- Assisted Formatting Department with desktop publishing and troubleshooting.
Chairman, Interdepartmental Feedback Committee
June 1999 – August 2000
- Coordinated weekly meetings to improve communication and efficient workflow among departments.
- Led initiatives to upgrade company’s standard computer programs and research new translation software.
The Hartford Courant – Hartford, CT, USA
Paid Intern (through Nutmeg Scholarship)
June – August 1994, 1995, and 1996
- Electronic Publishing Department: Helped plan, research, write and encode material for newspaper’s World Wide Web site; wrote computer game and website reviews for ENTER, newspaper’s weekly computer section.
- Northeast Magazine (Sunday supplement): Researched and wrote short articles, including several about Hartford’s first annual Mark Twain Days festival; helped write, edit and proofread Mark Twain Days festival’s official program.
University of Connecticut Daily Campus – Storrs, CT, USA
Comic Strip Author
Academic years 1995 and 1997
- Wrote and drew daily comic strip for university newspaper.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree and Teaching Certification
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
- State of Virginia English as a Second Language (ESL, PK-12) Teacher Certification.
- English Subject Area Certification Endorsement (Provisional License, full licensure expected 2008).
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (completed July 2007).
Undergraduate Degree
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, December 1997.
- Double Major, English/History. Grade point average 3.7.
Study Abroad
City University, London, UK
Academic year 1996-1997
- Concentration in English and History. Grade point average 4.0.
Honors and Achievements
- Nutmeg Scholar (1993-1996, full, four-year merit-based scholarship to U. of CT).
- Winner, Robert Wooster Stallman Award for Excellence in the Study of English (1995).
- National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Writing (1992).
- National Merit Scholarship (1993); Robert C. Byrd Scholarship (1993); University of Connecticut Dean’s List, 8 semesters.
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Professional Development
- “Understanding the Commitment to IB Schools” Workshop; George Mason University College of Human Development, Center for International Education, 24 June, 2006.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Linguistics, literature, writing, illustration, history, art history, travel.
