Daniel Frye
@danielfrye
Veteran ESL teacher with 16 years' experience delivering engaging English instruction in Korea.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated ESL teacher with 16 years of classroom experience in South Korea, teaching grammar, speaking, writing, phonics and business English across academies, afterschool programs and corporate settings. I design lesson materials, assessments and multimedia reinforcements, and I regularly grade and provide feedback to help students improve.
I hold a TEFL/TESOL certification and a B.S. in Media Studies/Communication, and I have taught diverse age groups from elementary students to corporate executives. I focus on creating engaging, practical learning experiences and tracking student progress through tests, assignments and monthly reports.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Teacher
BillionKid EM
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Taught grammar, writing, listening and speaking to K-12 students and organized activities to increase engagement and classroom participation.
English Teacher
EIE Metro Academy
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)
Taught speaking, writing and presentation skills and reinforced learning with monthly video presentations to improve student communication and presentation confidence.
English Teacher
JM Story School
Oct 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Delivered speaking and non-fiction reading classes and developed worksheets and tests to reinforce lessons and track student progress.
English Teacher
Choil Academy
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Taught phonics, reading and writing, developed tests and assignments, conducted evening phone English classes, and edited and graded essays to improve student literacy.
Afterschool Teacher
MBC Afterschool / Smart English
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)
Developed materials and taught engaging English classes to elementary school children, improving participation and foundational language skills.
English Instructor
Carrot Global
Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 (6 months)
Taught Business English to Korean Aerospace Industries executives, developed individualized one-on-one materials, and maintained monthly progress reports for each student.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Altonka Language School
TEFL/TESOL Certificate (120 hours), Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2013 - 2013
Completed a 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate program at Altonka Language School in Cebu in March 2013.
Radford University
Bachelor of Science, Media Studies/Communication
1995 - 1998
Activities and societies: Board Operator, Producer, Radio Announcer & Office Assistant at WVRU (campus radio station)
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Media Studies/Communication from Radford University between Fall 1995 and Spring 1998.
Tidewater Community College
College Credits (30), General Studies
1993 - 1995
Completed 30 credits toward a bachelor's degree at Tidewater Community College from Fall 1993 to Summer 1995.
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