Stephen Drew Rowland106-406, 155-7,BaeJaero, SeoguDaeJeon, South KoreaCell Phone: 010-7369-5871 E-mail: stephendrewrowland@gmail.com

July 2, 2015

To whom it may concern

I am a native English speaker and writer with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Education Concentration and a TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification from Oxford Seminars. I have a passion for helping students of all ages improve their English skills. I am working on Master's Degree in Teaching & Learning with Technology.

I am writing this cover letter to apply for the position of English teacher. At my current position with Chungdahm Learning, I help students with a variety of English abilities. I teach active reading and listening, and creative thinking as well as TOEFL test-taking skills. I teach students English conversation skills as well as writing and reading comprehension.

I also have experience working with children through church activities as well as volunteering with Burmese refugees which gave me an understanding of English Language Learners by seeing their struggles and their successes.

I have worked with students from a young age, and I have been teaching English in Korea since February of 2014. I am excited to continue my career teaching adults.

The enclosed resume will provide an overview of my education and work experiences. At your convenience, I can be available for an interview in person or via telephone. Meanwhile, thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and go over my resume.

Sincerely,

Stephen Drew Rowland

Stephen Drew Rowland106-406, 155-7, BaeJaero, Seogu, DaeJeon, South KoreaCell Phone: 010-7369-5871 / E-mail: stephendrewrowland@gmail.com / Skype: kuzco226

Personal Details Birth: USA, 1980Citizenship: AmericanEnglish Ability: Native SpeakerMarital Status: MarriedHealth: Excellent

Education2015 Ashford University, San Diego, California, USA

Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology Courses Included: Teaching and Learning with Technology, Instructional Design & Delivery, Fundamentals of Educational Research

2013 Oxford Seminars, San Diego, California, USAThe Certificate of TESOL/TESL/TEFLCourses Included: Lesson Planning, Classroom management techniques, Skills development (grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing)Teaching strategies, Teaching multi-level classes, and a teaching practicum

2008 – 2010 Ashford University, San Diego, California, USABachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Education Concentration Courses Included: Expository writing for education, Education psychology,Computer Assisted Language Learning, Introduction to serving English language learners, Learning and the brain, Phonics based reading and decoding, Philosophy of education

2005 Miracosta College, Oceanside, California, USACourses Included:Communication, Oceanography

2004 – 2006 Grossmont Community College, La Mesa, California, USA Associates Degree in General StudiesCourses Included: Theory and methods of language teaching and learning,Child growth and development, Creating writing, Community service learning

1998 – 2000 United States Navy, Great Lakes, Illinois, USA Combat Systems Technical Core-Fire Control Technician Training Program

Teaching Experience2014 – Present Chungdahm Learning, Yooseong Gu, DaeJeon, South Korea

ESL teacher/ Full time-Teaching TOEFL test taking skills through listening, reading, writing and speaking..-Teaching active reading and listening skills with annotation and note-taking.-Helping students learn conversation skill for academic, and non-academic situations.-Assisting students improve their Critical Thinking skills through test preparation activities.-Showing students how to use Creative Thinking by making and performing skits.

2010 –2014 First Presbyterian Church, San Diego, California, USA Sunday school teacher/ Part time-Supervised and cared for up to 10 children aged 4 to 10 during church service-Prepared snack, assisted in educational activities

2009 – 2010 Neighborhood Action Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA English Tutor / Part time-Voluntary tutoring of Burmese refugee students -Taught English classes to students aged 7 to 12 -Tutored individual students with learning challenges

2008 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Kids Club, La Jolla, California, USA Camp Councilor / Part time-Led and organized of 30 students in outdoor activities promoting physical fitness-Supervised and monitored youths aged 5 to 14

2003-2005 Flood Church, San Diego, California, USA Flood Kids Councilor / Part time-Led games for children aged 5 to 15 during church service.-Participated in and organized for the drama program

Work History2012 – Present ResMed Corp, San Diego, California, USA

Technical Support Technician / Full time-Received Technician of the 2nd Quarter FY 2013 award -Performance of maintenance on various medical devices

2011 – 2012 Allied Barton Security Services, San Diego, California, USASecurity Officer / Full time-Performed security inspections and patrols on a regular basis

2008 – 2009 Clipper Windpower, Carpaneria, California, USACommissioning / Electronics Technician / Full time-Troubleshooting and replacement of failed parts for wind turbines

2007 – 2008 Carlsbad Technology Incorporated, Carlsbad, California, USAMechanical engineering Department / Full time- Performance of quality control on medical test equipment- Proofreading/ editing drug testing procedures to enhance understanding

2005 – 2008 Starbucks Coffee Company, Escondido, California, USABarista / Part time-Extensive Customer relation experience and ability to interact positively with many personality types

1998 – 2004 U.S. Navy, San Diego, California, USAGun-fire Control Technician/Electrician / Full time-Conducted technical training for Navy personnel in electrical maintenance and operation

Additional Skills & Experience

Foreign Languages Japanese (Intermediate), Korean (Beginner) Travel Australia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Japan, SingaporeInterests Basketball, Soccer, Cooking, MoviesComputer Software Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, 7, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Office (Skillful

with Word, Excel, Power Point)Skills Leadership, Communication, Organization

References

Available upon request