Derek Hardin, English Language Instructor

Derek Hardin

English Language Instructor

Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Master's degree, English
Experience
14 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months

English Language Instructor at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since August 2013

o Teach varying level classes for the department's academic English courses.
o Provide academic advising to students.
o Assist in curriculum development.
o Prepare course syllabi.
o Construct student assessments.
o Prepare examinations.
o Keep up to date grades and attendance records online.
o Supervise language laboratory sessions; including online exams.
o Hold regular office hours.
o Attended institutional and professional services that include training in: blackboard, excel, using technology (smart-board, PowerPoint, projector, advanced media) in the classroom.

English Language Instructor at ELS Language Centers at University of St. Thomas
  • United States
  • July 2012 to August 2013

ESL Teacher, July2012 - Present
o Teaching students the 4 language skills of structure, speaking, reading and writing.
o Actively engaging students by running a dynamic and student-centered classroom.
o Conducting placement testing and assessment at the beginning of every session.
o Attending professional development meetings with the academic director, supervisor and other
teachers.
o Working with fellow instructors on lesson plans.
o Assess students throughout four-week sessions, create midterms, finals and write up grade
reports.
o Deliver the curriculum in interactive ways to the students while remaining culturally sensitive.

Teacher at Anuban Saraburi School
  • Thailand
  • May 2010 to October 2010

o Developed and instructed lesson plans for Thai third graders in English, Math, Science, Health and Physical Education.
o Preparation included research of age appropriate lessons, evaluation of individual knowledge levels and implementation of a well-rounded schedule of educational activities.
o Actively participated in weekly staff meetings.
o Maintained a constant interpersonal level of communication with parents, faculty and staff.
o Prepared weekly student portfolios with pictures, crafts, class work, homework and newsletters.
o Trained and provided new teachers with resources and information.
o Held mid-term and end of term parent/teacher conferences.
o Evaluated students with mid-term and end of term testing and grade reports.
o Instructed adult ESL courses to fellow Thai colleagues.

English Teacher at E. Bo-Young Talking Club
  • Korea (South)
  • September 2007 to September 2009

E. Bo-Young Talking Club - Yangsan-Si, South Korea
English Teacher, September 2007- September 2009
o Utilized the academy's curriculum and educational resources to teach English to native Korean
students aged 5 to adult.
o Attended monthly staff meetings and teacher training conferences.
o Tutored and provided after school mentoring for the students.
o Maintained professional communication with parents, faculty and staff.
o Held end of the semester parent/teacher conferences.
o Evaluated students on a monthly basis through testing and grade reports.

Education

Master's degree, English
  • at The University of Memphis
  • May 2015

M.A. in English with ESL specialization

Master's degree, Studies of Asia
  • at FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
  • April 2012

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY - Adelaide, South Australia Master of Education, Studies of Asia Completion Date: April 2012

Diploma, TESOL
  • at AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE
  • May 2010

AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE - Phuket, Thailand Certificate, TESOL Completion Date: May 2010

Bachelor's degree, Geography
  • at THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
  • August 2007

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - Austin, TX Bachelor of Arts, Geography Completion Date: August 2007

Specialties & Skills

Mentoring
University Teaching
Language Teaching
MENTORING
TEACHING
TESTING
TRAINING

Languages

English
Beginner
Korean
Beginner
Thai
Beginner

Training and Certifications

T.E.S.O.L. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2010
Valid Until:
October 2010