Curriclum Vitae

Mr. August Michael Haba,  an Australian permanent resident

Addess:
6/40 Nesca Parade,
"The Hill,"  Newcastle, 2300.
NSW, Australia

Telephone: 02-400911885(home),61(0)410902835(cell)

E-mail: Michael_teacher2004@yahoo.ca

Education:  A Bachelor degree in English Language and British Literature from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 

                     Two years College training in hospitality management, from the Humber Technical  College. 

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Front-page.  

Interests:  Fine Arts, Literature, and Music.

Working Experience: 

 I have been teaching English in Korea since 2004, almost four years in total.  I have been employed at G & B Academy in Changwon, and ECC Academy in Bukgu, Daegu. My students ranged  from ages 4 to 50.  Sometimes, I started my morning classes as early as 8:00 and finished at 10 pm, late at night. I was amazed  how people here worked so hard to improve themselves. I was involved in helping local English Academy's, in the development of their curriculum and methodologies, to improve the efficiency of learning English as a second language.  In fact, my demonstration in teaching has been recorded by  the local TV networks for new teacher recruitment. I also wrote articles of my personal experience; while staying in a foreign country; to  English magazines, within South Korea. And, I have been loved by all my students. Very often, I could hear “Hello, Michael Teacher” when I was walking on the street for my daily exercise. I would look up and see an arm waving from one of the yellow buses, as it took children to their homes.

I  also worked two semesters as a pre-school instructor at the Doone Pioneer Park Community Centre in Doone Valley (Kitchener.), whilw studying at the University.  My students were between the ages of 2 to 6 years old. I planned and implemented the activities for both mother and child interests, thereby, strengthening their relationship in the games, while having fun.

During 1999 to 2004, I volunteered at a few organizations to expand my social experience. I worked with the elderly at the Waterloo Day Recreation Program for Seniors, where I  realized  how precious life is, and, the knowledge that no matter what our age, life should be appreciated.  I spent time talking and comforting elderly people, who, in many instances, did not have family members to love them back  fully.  Often, along with two or three other volunteers, games were played, including, cards, and sing-alongs. 

I was also  a teaching assistant for children with special needs, at Keatsway Public School.  Here, I considered the energies of young students to be both demanding and challenging.  I was responsible for mentoring and assisting the teacher within the classroom environment.  Lastly, I was a summer school assistant at St Mary’s High School in Kitchener, Ontario. Without doubt, these positions, albeit, volunteer oriented, proffered a treasure of valuable insight into the varied realms of human nature.   

I came to Australia in April of 2006 as a premanent resident. With all my experience in the past, I want to steer my career working within either an educational organization, community service, or a health organization. I have passion for literature, fine art, musice and for people who need help and need caring.   

References:

>  Suwon Hwang:  NUC  (Management Dept. / Overseas Business / Manager)
    NUC Electronics Co., Ltd.  
    suwon@nuc.kr
     019-525-3303

>  Marianna:  Seven Oaks Academy 
    marianna1338@hanmail.net
    010-6393-1338

>  Chong Young-Gyu  (Han Jin Communications Totoal Printing.Co)
    hanjinad@chollian.net
    017-511-7921

>  Jun Seo (HP English Academy)
    butisuh@nate.com
    010-3130-0089

*  I can provide more if required.