• Peter Dye

    MA Portfolio

    This site contains my master's portfolio in Applied Linguistics at Georgia State University. On the blog you can find some helpful tips for using technology in the language classroom. My C.V. outlines my teaching experience in both ESL and EFL contexts. You can also read through some testimonials from previous students and watch a teaching video from my time teaching adults at Pagoda Academy in Seoul, South Korea.

  • Blog

    Resources for language teachers and learners

    What is a concordancer? We looked previously at using an online corpus like COCA to search for language patterns. You can also compile your own corpus for analysis using a concordancer. A concordancer is a program that allows you to add your own corpus of collected text files and then analyze...
    Kahoot! https://getkahoot.com/ Despite our best efforts, our classroom activities can often become monotonous. As teachers we tend to use our favorite activities over and over to introduce vocabulary, share student writing samples, and review grammar structures. Since most of our students now...
    What is a corpus? A corpus is a large collection of text that can be accessed using a computer. A corpus usually represents certain language areas or registers. A corpus could be composed of millions of words from American newspapers, or it could be a collection of academic texts related to...
  • Curriculum Vitae

    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

     

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