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RESUME OF GARRETT RICHARD SWIATEK
[Contact No.: 1-860-628 8504]  
[E-mail add: gforce645@yahoo.com]

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Objective     To obtain a teaching position in a public primary school.  My goal is to provide my students with a safe and enjoyable learning  environment.  My classes are executed with planned precision and attention to detail.  I make sure the students understand the material and have fun while learning vital English skills.

Work Experience 
		Korea Herald English School- Seoul, South Korea - 2006 to 2008

●	Immersion curriculum of all English courses and subject from kindergarten to middle school students.
●	Planned and developed monthly schedule with assistant teachers.
●	In depth study of all aspects of English including: grammar, pronunciation, essay writing, listening, public speaking, conversation, cognitive thinking, problem solving, history, science, math, music, and sports.
●	Monthly evaluation of student's progress and frequent meetings with parents to discuss their child's learning.  
●	Partook in many trainings about class management, risk management, positive re-enforcement, and team building skills.

	           English School Language Institute- Chuncheon, South Korea - 2005 to 2006
	          
●	Was the only foreign teacher in the entire school.
●	Designed and carried out weekly schedules of 10 classes individually.
●	Taught all areas of English to classes of up to 12 students.
●	Conducted weekly tests to review the previous material to ensure the children stay knowledgeable.
●	Critiqued and evaluated students monthly via report cards and met with parents to converse about the students progress.

Southington YMCA and Camp Sloper, Southington, Connecticut - 1995 to 2005
	          
●	Led groups of between 10 to 100 children in sports, games, and team building exercises.
●	Instructed children in swim lessons, archery, mountain climbing, and other hands on activities.
●	Brainstormed and devised plans for program improvement.
●	Learned the 4 pillars of the YMCA: respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.  These are the 4 pillars I instill in my students along with their English academics.
●	Gained lifelong valuable experience while honing my traits of patience, understanding, empathy, and kindness.  These are the characteristics I live by not only professionally but personally as well.
 
Annual Trainings and Seminars

●	Program Planning and Improvement Retreat - South Korea - June 2007; June 2008
●	Classroom Control and Management – South Korea – June 2006; June 2007 & June 2008
●	First Aid for Children and Adults – Southington YMCA – every June from 1999 to 2005
●	CPR for Children and Adults – Southington YMCA - every June from 1999 to 2005
●	Positive Reinforcement and Discipline – Southington YMCA – every May from  1995 to 2005
●	Risk Management and Prevention – Southington YMCA – every June from 1995 to 2005
●	Conflict Resolution and Mediating – Southington YMCA – May 1997

Education
		Lyndon State College, Lyndon Vermont, USA – 2003
		
●	Bachelors of Science in Television Studies
●	Graduated with Department Honors
		
		Middlesex County College, Middletown Connecticut, USA - 1999
			
●	Associates of Science in Broadcast Communications
●	Deans list every semester from 1997 - 1999
			
		Southington High School, Southington Connecticut, USA - 1997
			
●	Graduated with Highest Honors

Honors and Awards
			
●	Award of Service - Korea Herald School - 2008
●	Photographer/Editor of the Month - Lyndon State College – 2003
●	Employee of the Month - Southington YMCA – 2001
●	Award of Appreciation for Community Volunteer Service - Meriden Lions Club – 1999
●	Certificate of Appreciation for Community Volunteerism - Southington Youth Services - 1995

Personal Information
	
	 		Date of Birth		:  June 15, 1979
	Age			:  29 yrs. old
			Sex			:  Male
			Civil Status		:  Single
	Height		:  5’10”
			Mother’s Name	:  Janice Swiatek
			Father’s Name	:  Gerry Swiatek
                                   Other info		:  Extremely skilled in verbal and written communication.
	  			                           I have traveled extensively and am very open minded and adaptable to different countries and 				                                                  cultures	
		
Character References	

			Shawn Jung - Korea Herald English School - Head Teacher
		 	email address: jsh1260@chollian.net   phone number: 082-016-350-3464

			Mark Pooler - Southington YMCA - Outdoor Center Director
                                   email address: mpooler@southington-cheshireymca.org   phone number: 621-8194 x304