Brian Chad Sealey
Objective
CELTA-certified ESL instructor with over 12 years of experience instructing both native and non-native speakers of English on both college campuses and online.
Relevant Professional Experience
Lecturer and Content Developer, 07/2021 to Present
The Ohio State University-Columbus, Ohio
Worked as an instructor for the TraVerse Language Program, a special program through International English Language Program. Provided lessons to Japanese Learners of English from the Honda Automotive Company via Zoom. Assisted with the development of content for Life English, Business English, and TOEIC Preparation content. Provided instruction for one-on-one conversational practice and small group practice.
Instructor, 05/2021 to Present
University of Central Florida- Orlando Florida
Instructed international and domestic students through UCF Global’s Online English Program. Instructed students at the advanced level in academic composition and presentation skills. Currently working with a special partnership with improving the language skills of the Orlando City MLS Soccer Club.
Adjunct Professor, 01/2020 to 01/2021
Valencia College-Orlando, FL
Instructed college age and adult students online for an Advanced English for Academic Purposes Reading Courses. Developed face to face lesson plans as well as through the CANVAS learning platform and ZOOM during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instructor, 02/2018 to 08/2021
Harvest English Institute － Orlando, FL
Instructed adult ESL students from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds at the intermediate, advanced, and professional levels. Collaborated with curriculum manager in the design, planning, material preparation, and instruction of our TOEFL and Business English programs. Trained and prepared new teachers to instruct students for both programs. Led professional development workshops, contributed to our weekly blog to provide information about the Orlando area to students, and tutored students struggling in class for exams through special SOS classes.
Online ESL Instructor, 09/2017 to 08/2018
Landi Subject English － Hangzhou, China
Teaches English lessons via an online platform to Chinese students ranging from ages 5 to 14 using the CLIL method.
English Instructor, 08/2015 to 05/2017
Chungdahm Learning Institute (Hwajeong Branch) － Goyang, Gyeonggi-do
Taught Korean Students from 3rd grade to 9th grade with a focus on developing critical thinking skills for academic purposes. Lessons were focused on various purposes including project and presentation based classes, debate, literary discussion, TOFEL/TOFEL Junior test prep, and reading/listening skill development.
Assistant Language Teacher, 08/2010 to 03/2013
Interac LTD － Sendai, Japan
Worked in the Japanese Public School System at the Elementary and Middle school levels. Assisted in classes by working in tandem with Japanese Teachers of English to plan and execute exercises to develop student communicative competency.
Education and Training
Master of Learning Technology (Ongoing)
The Ohio State University － Columbus, Ohio, United States
Coursework focused on modern language instruction methods and techniques, curriculum development, assessment methods of ELL students, application of technologies, etc.
Master of Education: TESOL, 2017
University of South Florida － Tampa, FL, United States
Coursework focused on modern language instruction methods and techniques, curriculum development, assessment methods of ELL students, application of technologies, etc.
Final GPA: 3.87
CELTA Certification: 2017
ILA － Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Completed a 6 week course on advanced ESL methods with a focus on adult/college level instruction. Coursework included 120 hours of observation and practical experience.
Final grade: B
Bachelor of Arts: English and East Asian Studies (Double Major), 2009
Florida State University － Tallahassee, FL, United States
English coursework was focused on creative writing and composition classes, while East Asian Studies was focused on Japanese language and culture classes.
Final GPA: 3.56
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