Jessica Peters                                                      
jacp08@hotmail.com 
Phone: 1-506-454-1539 (Canada)

OBJECTIVE: To achieve a full time English teaching position in Seoul, South Korea.

EDUCATION:	Bachelor of Arts Honors in Sociology
			Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Canada
			Minor in Psychology

TEFL Certificate
Successfully completed a 200 hour course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with TEFL Teacher Training and was awarded an A grade.
(Course components included: Classroom management, teaching skills, language awareness, phonology, lesson observation and course materials analysis)

RELEVANT COURSES:			
			English, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology,                           			Sociology of Human Behaviors

RELATED WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

	English Teacher - Jung Chul BJE School
		Yong-in City, South Korea    September 2008 – September 2009
			- Responsible for teaching English 
			- Created a enjoyable learning atmosphere for children ages 4-15 
			- Developed strong skills in teaching English as a second language

Casa Jackson- Hospital for Malnourished Children
		Antigua, Guatemala               February 2010- April 2010
-	Assisted with the care of children living in the hospital
-	Helped to organize daily plans 
-	Maintained a clean and friendly environment for the children. 

	River Valley Health Volunteer     
		Fredericton, Canada               September 1999- September 2008					-Interacted with patients and staff
			-Planned games and activities for children in paediatrics care
			-Supervised children during free play time

Ace Society Member		
		Antigonish, Canada        	January 2007-April 2008
			-Worked with local businesses to improve general business 					  knowledge 
			- Helped design beneficial working models for businesses

X-Project Volunteer	            
	Antigonish, Canada              September 2006-April 2008
		-Interacted with children of all ages
		-Responsible for supervising children aged 5- 12 
  		-Organized activities for the children, helped with homework

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

          Secretary and Health Consultant
		Simply for Life      Fredericton, Canada     April 2007-December 2007
			-Managed office expenses
			-Acquired effective time management skills
			-Consulted clients on their personal goals
			-Developed a professional demeanor.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
	Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Explorer

INTERESTS: 
	Traveling, Teaching, Languages, Health and Exercise, Running, Reading and 	Diving

*References Available Upon Request*