Michelle A. Grover

175 440th Street
Peterson, IA 51047
(712) 251-0838
michelleangela10@yahoo.com

Education
B.S. in Sociology, Aug. 2005, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
	
Experience
	Teacher & Substitute Teacher, Dae-Yang Institute, Guro, Seoul, S. Korea, Jun ’09-Present.
Teach ESL to Korean students aged 6-13 of all levels ranging from beginners to advanced students.
Create own successful lesson plans to bring out the best of the students’ skills.
Develop classroom activities/games daily to provide an exciting learning atmosphere.           
Record voice for listening tests and practice scripts for the students.

	Teacher & Researcher, Trinity English Academy, Mokdong, Seoul, S. Korea, Mar ‘08-Mar ‘09.
	Taught English (reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar) to 6-13 year old Korean children.
	Instructed various levels from phonics & alphabet to advanced novels & essays.
	Created curriculum for classroom teaching in order to stimulate students’ minds.
	Produced classroom material for reading class that was published into workbooks.

	Head Teacher & Teacher, Trinity English Academy, Gangnam, Seoul, S. Korea, Sep. ‘06-Oct. ‘07.
Taught English (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar) to Korean elementary students.
	Provided an exciting, open classroom enabling students to learn, ask questions, and speak their minds.
Assisted other English teachers in methods of instruction and improved their teaching through individual consultation.
	Discussed issues with the director in order to improve curriculum, teachers, books, etc.

	Teacher, English Plus Bookstore, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, Feb. ‘07-Apr. ‘07.
	Taught English as a second language to Korean children aged 4-6.
	Provided activities and songs for young students to encourage a fun learning environment.

	TCM (Teacher, Counselor, Mentor), Woodward Academy, Woodward, IA, Oct. ‘05-Jul. ‘06.
Oversaw juvenile delinquents aged 12 to 18 in activities in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior.
	Taught the youth social skills, life skills, and thinking errors groups.
	Assisted the youth in homework and observed classes while they were in school.
	Coached the intramural volleyball and softball teams while encouraging teamwork.
	Supervised the employees during shifts when the group leader was absent.

Volunteer Work
	Day Camp Junior Counselor, United Methodist Church, Peterson, IA, Summers of ‘98-‘00.
	Helped counselors lead daily group activities for children aged 4 to 12.
	Maintained a positive day camp environment.
	
References
	Jayne Kim, Director, Trinity English Academy, Seoul, South Korea (011) 787-4856
	Travis Dopheide, Group Leader, Woodward Academy, Woodward, IA (712) 790-3162
	Mary Swalla-Holmes, Researcher, Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines, IA (515) 681-5525