Synner Lidawan Mayocdan, Senior English Instructor II

Synner Lidawan Mayocdan

Senior English Instructor II

Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, English
Experience
20 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months

Senior English Instructor II at Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute
  • Saudi Arabia
  • My current job since August 2010

* Do make up classes for slow learners
* Teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to the trainees of the institute
* Teach General English Subjects Using National Geographic Life Series Beginner Book to Year 1 trainees
* Teach General English Subjects Using National Geographic Life Series Elementary book to Year 2 trainees
* Manages exam committee, editing and finalizing exam papers for the English Section
* Prepare special English Language learning activities for low achieving students
* Taught Basic English to the staff of the institute
* Prepared General and Technical English words for Reading classes
* Did voice over for Prezi book presentations as a member of Human Resource Development team
* Developed the activities for the first two weeks of Pre-semester which included the Basics of English
* Taught Basic to Intermediate English Grammar using Headway and New Headway Plus books

Head Teacher 1 at Mega Minds Tutorial Center
  • Philippines
  • August 2009 to May 2010

Location Baguio City, 2600 Philippines
Department: English

Job Description:

* Managed a team of teachers
* Taught EFL to Korean Students, on-line
* Developed EFL Lessons for evening classes
*Taught EFL using Direct Grammar and Play Methods of teaching
* Taught ESP to Korean kids
* Conducted interviews for teacher applicants
* Conducted seminars on EFL teaching
* Helped categorize English Grammar learning into four levels, as needed by students

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher at Anuban Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya School
  • May 2008 to June 2009

Company Industry: Education & Training Services
Location Ayutthaya, 13000 Thailand
Department: English

Job Description:

* Taught EFL and General English to elementary students of three levels, Grades 4 and 5
* Taught Physical Education and Science Subjects in English to Grade 4 and 5 students
* Created three English workbooks for kindergarten and elementary students
* Managed a Grade 4 class
* Trained two grade four students who became co-champions in a National Spelling Bee Competition
* Conducted English camps to different schools
* Developed and co-edited Young Voice, the school’s first English-based school magazine

General English Subject Teacher at King Chulalungkorn University Agency
  • Thailand
  • October 2007 to April 2008

Taught General English Subjects to high school students in Nonthaburi, Thailand
* Developed EFL and ESP lessons for high school students, years 2, 5 and 6
* Helped develop English fun games for high school students
* Conducted English Camps for other Matayom (High School) schools.

EFL Teacher at Best English Approach Agency
  • Thailand
  • August 2006 to April 2007

Taught General English to college students in Chonburi, Thailand
* Taught EFL to Grades 4, 5 and 6 students in Suraobankao School, Minburi, Thailand
* Taught the English Alphabet to Kindergarten kids in Suraobankao School, Minburi, Thailand
* Taught Evening classes for working students

English Grammar Tutor at Patthalung English Center
  • Thailand
  • May 2005 to March 2006

*Taught EFL, to students and Thai teachers
* Developed Lesson Planning for Elementary and High School students
* Transcribed two Thai songs in English for ESL teaching
* Prepared lesson plans for General English afternoon classes
* Tutored students, one on one

English Teacher - Substitute at Baguio City National High School
  • Philippines
  • August 2004 to May 2005

Taught General English to high school students, Year 1 to Year 4
* Prepared lessons plans for English subjects on a daily basis
* Helped conduct National Book Week Competition
* Coached students into individual competition including essay writing, spelling bee and one-act play
* Participated in seminars on Teaching Reading and Mid-year reviews, all for English Courses

English Subject Tutor at ESL Center
  • Philippines
  • June 2004 to May 2005

Taught EFL and ESL to Koreans using 2 major methods of learning; Direct Grammar and Play
* Taught Conversational English with audio inputs
* Taught General English through board games

College Professor at Baguio Benguet Christian Colleges
  • Philippines
  • June 2003 to March 2004

Taught ESL, Introduction to linguistics, Mythology, World Literature to college students
* Taught General English to third year and fourth year high schools students
* Designed and invited national speakers and teachers who conducted seminars on newspaper writing, feature writing, short story writing and basic photography
* Established the school’s first news magazine.

Social Sciences Teacher at Benguet National High School
  • Philippines
  • July 2001 to September 2001

* Taught Philippine History to high school students, Year 1
* Taught Asian History and Introduction to Music to high school students, Year 4
* Conducted quizzes and exams for first year and fourth year students
* Prepared Grades and Students' performance outputs for first year students

High School Substitute Teacher at Benguet National High School
  • Philippines
  • June 2001 to September 2001

Education

Master's degree, English
  • at University of the Cordilleras
  • January 2003

I majored in English, finishing 33 units in all. I studied Asian Literature, Creative Writing, World Myths, Shakespeare, Victorian Poetry and much more. I discontinued in 2003.

Bachelor's degree, English
  • at University Of The Cordilleras
  • December 2002

English was my minor subject way back then. But while taking my major subjects in History, I also took major classes in English. After I graduated in 1999, I chose to continue finishing English as a second major. I finished this major in 2002. At present, it is my bread and butter. I love it.

Bachelor's degree, History
  • at University Of The Cordilleras Baguio City Philippines
  • December 1999

Having seen the vast beauty of learning the glorious past, I majored in this field. I hoped to picture the life of way back then while being part of its progress at present. It is a beautiful, exciting, wonderful panorama.

Specialties & Skills

Teaching English
Prose and Poetry Writing
Music Education
AUTOMOTIVE
EDITING
HUMAN RESOURCES
PRESENTATION SKILLS
SEMINARS
TEACHING

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Korean
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Thai
Intermediate

Memberships

International Scrabble Club
  • player
  • September 2010
Jeddah Expatriates Table Tennis Association
  • Player - Class C
  • August 2015
Jeddah Pongers
  • Player - Class C
  • September 2012

Training and Certifications

The English Language Seminars and Workshops (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute
Date Attended:
April 2014
Duration:
24 hours
Solving Human and Organizational Problems (SHOP) (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute
Date Attended:
March 2015
Duration:
12 hours
Private School Teacher's Association of Thailand (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
January 9999
The English Language Seminars and Workshops (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
Train the Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute
Date Attended:
September 2011
Duration:
32 hours
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
Kaizen Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Plays table tennis; darts; scrabble; writes songs, poems, essays, news articles and blogs
    1. Dec 2015 OFW Scrabble - Runner - up 2. Dec 2015 Word Factory / Darts - Champion 3. Oct 2011 OFW Scrabble - Doubles Champion, singles Runner-up 4. 2011 Table Tennis Hadj Class C - 2nd Runner-up 5. 2000 News Editor, The Alternative 6. Dec 1999 University Musical, Guitar solo - Champion 7. April 1999 News Feature Editor - The Alternative 8. Dec 1998 Musical - Champion, Duet