Peter Dye

MA Portfolio

EDUCATION

        

Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics Expected Graduation: Summer 2017

Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

Relevant Coursework: Sound Systems of English, Intercultural Communications, Sociolinguistics, General Linguistics, Approaches to Teaching Second/Foreign Languages, Technology and Language Teaching, Second Language Acquisition, Teaching English for Specific Purposes

 

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language                                October – November 2009

EBC International TEFL Certificate Course Madrid, Spain

                       

Study Abroad, Spanish Summer Intensive Program June – July 2008

Kennesaw State University Language Program Chiapas, Mexico

Related Coursework: Intermediate Spanish I, Intermediate Spanish II

 

Bachelor of Arts, English Studies                                                                                          December 2008

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

Related Coursework: Language and Usage, Introduction to Language and Linguistics, Introduction to Spanish I, Introduction to Spanish II

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Graduate Laboratory Assistant: IEP Tutor                                                                   May 2016 – Present Georgia State University, Intensive English Program Atlanta, GA

· Provide individual English tutoring to IEP students, visiting scholars and international GSU faculty

· Assist learners in improving their academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

 

English as a Second Language Instructor January 2016 – Present Georgia State University, Office of International Initiatives Atlanta, GA

· Teach English for Academic Purposes course to visiting Chinese scholars through the Faculty Mentoring Program including topics like writing emails, leading discussions, and giving presentations

· Help learners improve their speaking and listening skills focusing on common, real-world situations

 

Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP) Scorer                                               May 2016 – Present

Georgia State University, Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL Atlanta, GA

· Evaluate the short answer and essay sections of the GSTEP based on content, organization, accuracy and range

· Work together with GSTEP scoring team to assure each test is scored fairly and accurately

 

English as a Second Language Instructor January 2016 – Present

TALK Atlanta Language Center Atlanta, GA

· Tutor students in developing the test taking skills and strategies needed for the TOEFL

· Improve learners’ academic reading and writing skills by practicing skimming, scanning and using context cues as well as constructing sentences and paragraphs in English

 

English as a Second Language Instructor December 2013 – Present

The Latin American Association Atlanta, GA

· Teach ESL courses to native Spanish speakers to help them reach their professional, social and cultural language goals

· Help students improve their pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar to attain fluency and accuracy in English

 

Editor/Proofreader May 2013 – Present

English Edit Atlanta, GA

· Edit and proofread university admission essays, business documents, web content, academic articles, cover letters and resumes for non-native speakers of English from around the world

· Use editing as a teaching tool to help writers improve their English language skills in writing

 

English as a Second Language Instructor/Spanish Tutor July 2013 – January 2016

The English Island Atlanta, GA

· Taught one-on-one and group English conversation and grammar classes to help students integrate into American society and meet their personal and professional language goals

· Tutored students to help them improve their competence in the Spanish language for high school language classes

 

English Language Instructor July 2014 – June 2015/January 2012 – February 2013

Pagoda Academy Seoul, South Korea

· Taught academic classes to Korean adults aimed at equipping them to study and work abroad in English-speaking countries

· Developed teacher’s editions for a series of Pagoda textbooks to aid teachers in using activities effectively in the classroom

 

English as a Second Language Instructor November 2010 – December 2011

English for Internationals Roswell, GA

· Instructed courses geared towards preparing students to pass the writing section of the TOEFL exam focusing on subjects such as style, word choice, punctuation, organization and editing

· Taught a series of beginner, intermediate and advanced English grammar classes

 

Contract Scorer for Standardized Testing May – July 2011

Pearson Education Duluth, GA

· Scored the essay portions of standardized exams based on word choice, organization, consistency, grammar and punctuation

· Received training for scoring consistently and fairly across tests

           

English Language Instructor November 2009 – July 2010

La Academia de Inglés Madrid, Spain

· Prepared students for specific tests including First Certificate, University Placement and high school English exams

· Equipped students with business English skills related to their various career needs

 

 

LANGUAGES

 

· English (Native Language)

· Spanish (Advanced)

· Korean (Beginner)

 

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 

English Language Instructor June – December 2012

Kuensaem School for North Korean Refugees Seoul, South Korea

· Taught English to North Korean refugees living in Seoul in order to help them secure jobs and succeed in school

· Worked with adults and children to help them attain a higher level of ability in English speaking, listening, reading and writing

 

Orphanage Volunteer October – November 2010

Voluntario Global Buenos Aires, Argentina

· Worked in a local orphanage assisting the regular staff in the daily activities related to caring for and entertaining a group of children ranging from 3 to 16 years old

· Translated instructions into English for volunteers who did not speak Spanish