Brandon Thomas
@brandonthomas
Animation graduate and experienced ESL teacher with strong illustration, customer service, and multimedia skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an Animation bachelor’s graduate with extensive experience in 2D illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, and ESL instruction. I have taught beginner to advanced English online to South Korean students, completed TEFL/TESOL and ESL certifications, and developed lesson plans, progress reports, and one-on-one and group instruction via video and phone.
I bring years of customer-facing roles including customer service, telemarketing, food service supervision, and tutoring, combined with technical skills in Adobe Photoshop, Animate, Premiere, and Clip Studio Paint. I am dependable, punctual, and focused on delivering clear communication and creative solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ESL Teacher
Intouch Language, Inc
Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Taught beginner to advanced English to South Korean students via video and phone, administered tests and monthly progress reports, and led conversation practice to improve student proficiency.
ESL Tutor
Spicus USA
Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 (6 months)
Tutored Korean students of all ages in English (speaking, listening, reading) through one-on-one online sessions, tailoring lessons to learner level and goals.
Provided on-demand English tutoring to students, delivering targeted instruction to improve language skills and exam readiness.
ESL Instructor (Volunteer)
Asian Human Services
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Volunteered to teach one-on-one and group ESL classes via Zoom as part of a practicum, using both custom lesson plans and Burlington English materials to support adult learners.
Telemarketing Sales Representative
FLS Connect
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)
Conducted outbound calls to solicit donations for political organizations, achieving outreach targets while following campaign scripts and compliance requirements.
Customer Service Representative
HSA Bank
Nov 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)
Provided phone-based support for health savings account holders, handled debit card orders, brokerage inquiries, and assisted with 1099-SA/5498-SA tax form issues.
Telemarketer
Siegel Marketing Group
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 (10 months)
Supported fundraising campaigns by contacting donors for Jewish federations nationwide and securing pledges through persuasive outreach.
Sales Associate
T-Mobile
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 months)
Trained to assist customers with device sales and service; supported store operations and customer transactions during a short-term sales role.
Food Service Student Supervisor
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Nov 2016 - Oct 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Supervised cafeteria operations, catered events, performed cashiering, stocking, food prep, and merchandising to ensure smooth service across campus dining.
Student Ambassador
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)
Assisted students with registration, account activation, financial aid applications, and served as a lobby monitor to enforce campus rules and distribute supplies.
Machine Operator
Peerless Bros Inc
Mar 2015 - May 2015 (2 months)
Operated machinery producing rubber and plastic molds in a factory setting, ensuring production quality and adherence to safety procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International TEFL Academy
TEFL/TESOL Certification, ESL/TEFL
2022 - 2023
Completed a TEFL/TESOL certification program preparing to teach English as a second language and to administer ESL lessons.
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts, Animation
2019 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor's degree program in Animation with coursework and projects in 2D animation and illustration.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate Degree, Animation
2015 - 2019
Completed an associate-level program in animation providing foundational skills in animation and related media.
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