42 Barra Ave
Ottawa, Ontario,
K2L 2S1
Canada
Phone : 613-831-6383
Cell phone 

Nationality : Canadian
Passport :JX248774
	karenskibuff@rogers.com, karenfester@hotmail.com
	KAREN  FESTER	
Profile	Positive, confident and result-oriented teacher with considerable cross-functional experience in Esl,, accounting, business, elementary and high school teaching. . My creativity skills are reinforced by strong communication and interpersonal skills and an innate, creative talent for dealing with people of diverse backgrounds and interests. Keen troubleshooting skills, able to identify, carefully assess, and quickly resolve problems. Computer literate with a variety of computer applications and Internet technologies.	
Experience	•	Sept 2008 to August 2009, Ministry of Applied Arts and Science, Sohar College. I taught Foundation English Course which included teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing.  I also taught English to the administrative employees at Sohar college.  My Foundation course was successful as all the student passed and continued in the next level. 
•	Oct 8, 2007 to Sept 18 ,2008,  English Teacher, Running English Academy,  Taught  English to elementary and middle school students at a private English school in Seoul, South Korea. Taught phonetics to beginners. Conversational English using story books to elementary students. I used “Weaving It Together and Times for Kids” to teach middle school students.  As a foreign teacher I taught conversational English to all the students.  Student enrolment increased by 50%. Students had a rewarding and fun experience learning English. 
•	May 5, 2005 to June 1, 2007: English Teacher, GnB English Academy: Taught English to elementary and middle school students, aged 8- 16 I used GnB Books and CD’s to teach conversational and grammar English to the students. I used role playing, repetition, games, chants, songs and phonetics. I was responsible for making up a test for each GnB book level. I was involved preparing parent day and special events at the school directors. I used the internet and a variety of websites to teach English to the children. As the only foreign teacher, my role was important in promoting the school and enrolment increase by 60%.. I had to complete month reports on each student.
•	June  10, 2003 to June 30, 2004:  English Teacher, LCI Kids, Club
	I taught kindergarten, junior and middle school students, aged 5-13, at a private English language school in Gimhae..  I taught beginners, elementary, pre-intermediate and intermediate levels.  I used and adapted the Up and Away, Sesame Street Books, True Colors, and Teen Talk. I design many games and activities for the children. I participated in sport day, birthday parties, Christmas parties, field trips, excursions and parent day.   I kept to my monthly deadlines in testing and report writing.  team.   Students competed in speaking contest.	
	•	March 2006 –August 2008: Telephone English Teacher, Pick a phone
•	I taught English to adults and teenagers on the phone
	
  	•	August 15, 2000–May 30, 2004:  IT Recruiter,  RCM Technologies: Found suitable candidates for IT jobs in the private sector and government sector . Screened candidates, interviewed candidates, wrote resumes for candidates, reference checks for candidates, research databases and the internet for suitable candidates for corporate and  high tech jobs. 
•	May 1998-2000, Account Executive, CTC computer Training, Ottawa,. I sold computer software training courses to business in the private sector and government sector.  

•	 Sept 1998 to Nov 2000.  Telesales, LiveBridge. Evening and weekend employment.  I was successful  obtain sales quotas  for bonus for each campaign. (Evening employment)

•	May 1996- 1998, Telesales Co-coordinator, Pagnet: Co-coordinated sales calls and contacts for sales representatives. Brought in new clients for company and helped to increase sales by 70%.
 
•	Rockland  Elementary Public School (1995) Elementary  School Substitute teach. teacher 

•	Philemon Wright High School (May –June 1992)  Art Education Substitute Teacher 

•	Laurentian School Board, Morin Heights Elementary School, St. Adele Elementary School, Substitute teacher  (1983-1991) 
	
Education	
•	Sept 2004 to May 2005, CDI College, Payroll, Compliance Practitioner, Payroll Supervisor, CPA, Level 1, 2 

•	CTC Computer Training, (1998) Web Page Design and Development

•	NRI, Interior Design, Achievement Award with Highest Honors (1997)

•	Concordia University, Montreal, Bachelor of Science, major Bio-physical education (2 years)

•	Concordia University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, major education, 4 years honors degree.  

•	Special Education Diploma, McGill University, Government du Quebec, Ministere de l’Education, Dossier F-4475, T1558-77, (a l’enfance inadoptee)
	
References 

	
•	Sam Lee, Director of GnB English Academy, 1576-4 Tanhyeon- Dong, Ilsan-ku, Koyang-City, sam0719@korea.com, cell: 019-531-3851  
•	John Yu, Director of ECN Academy, Suite 385 Shin DongAh Noble Tower, 2199 Daewha-Dong, Ilsan-Seo-Gu, Koyang City, Kyunggi-Do, South Korea ,cell 82-11-9247-1879, jhonyu@hanmail.net.
•	Julie Bobic,  Co-ordinator of English Foundation at Sohar College in Oman.juliebobic@hotmail.com
•	Mr. Hung,  Running English Academy, Tel: 02-803-8591, hso315@hanmail.net.  
	
Athletic & Sports qualifications 
•	Senior Red Cross Swimming Instructor
•	Senior Royal Life Saving Swimming Instructor
•	Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Swimming Award
•	Certified  Level II Coach 
•	Canadian Ski  Coaches Federation, Level 1
•	Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, Level III
•	Padi Advance Scuba Diving Certification
•	Fitness Certificate from Concordia University  

Ski Teaching experience
•	1998-2005, Camp Fortune, Ski Instructor.  I taught children, teenagers and adults to ski. 
•	Panorama Ski Resort, (1996 & 2002), Ski Instructor  
•	Calabogie Peaks, (1995- 1998 ) Coach & Ski Instructor
•	Mont St. Sauveur, (1981-1991)  Ski Instructor and Racing Coach.
•	Banff  Ski Club, (1989) Ski Instructor
•	Gray Rocks Inns, Ski Instructor  (1980-1985
•	Hostess at the Calgary Olympics for Norwinca Sports Company.  (1986)