Objective
To be on the cutting edge of educational technology, assisting others in integrating technology into their classrooms and schools.
Summary
Charles is an English as a second language instructor currently teaching aviation English and communication skills to foreign military aviators.
Education
M. Ed. Educational Technology, University of Texas, 2010 (in progress)
B.A. English, Mesa State College 1996.
Experience
| Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, TX |
7/2009 – Present |
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Specialized English Instructor |
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- Taught English to aviators.
- Taught other military English skills classes as needed.
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| Defense Language Institute, Pensacola, FL |
7/2009 – 12/2009 |
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Specialized English Instructor |
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- Managed training in Aviation English skills for foreign pilots entering into
flight training at Pensacola Naval Airstation.
- Taught the Defense Language Institute Aviate, Navigate, Communicate course on site.
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| Defense Language Institute, Tbilisi, Georgia |
9/2007 – 12/2007 |
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- Lead three member mobile training team in the Republic of Georgia.
- Served as liaison to the Georgian military.
- Taught general English skills to interpreters.
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| Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, TX |
10/2006 – 9/2007 |
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- Developed curriculum materials and course texts for the American Language Course
- Responsible for technical projects for the general curriculum department including the 789 objectives database, processes and procedures, and other technical tasks and advising of other course writers as needed.
- Primary contact for locating photos and line-art for the text from various local and Internet sources.
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| Defense Language Institute, Bratislava, Slovakia |
1/2006 – 6/2006 |
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- Served on the Mobile Training Team in Slovakia teaching general English to ministry
of defense officers.
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| Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, TX |
10/2004 – 1/2006 |
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- Planned, prepared, and coordinated instructional activities
- Conducted EFL/ESL instruction for international and U.S. Students
- Established learning environment conducive to adult EFL/ESL learning
- Participated in planning of special projects and in service training
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| Delta Wireless Internet, Delta, CO |
1/2003 – 10/2004 |
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Contract manager for a high speed wireless Internet company.
- Coordinated installation and repair, solicited new customers, and provided technical support in house and to members.
- Doubled number of subscribers and company revenue in the first year.
- Created online management tools that allow the company to track work requests, monitor users, and facilitate employee communication.
- Created and maintained the company web site.
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| Follett Software Company, McHenry, IL |
5/2000 – 10/2002 |
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- Responsible for creation of user manuals for library automation software.
- Designed online help files.
- Insured product design met customer needs and design specifications.
- Prepared product use cases.
- Cross trained as a product tester.
- Created test plans and frameworks.
- Provided feedback to product engineers.
- Regression tested products to insure compatibility with previous versions
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| S.E.L. Foreign Language Institute, Poun, Korea |
1/1997 – 1/2000 |
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- Responsible for teaching English grammar and usage to children and adults.
- Prepared lesson plans for all classes.
- Delivered business English classes and materials to corporate and government clients.
- Initiated and maintained the school’s Internet presence.
- Recruited teachers for schools in Korea and Japan.
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| Rich Enterprises, Grand Junction, CO |
5/1992 – 12/1997 |
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- Responsible for creation of all promotional materials, management of contracts and
design and maintenance of company web site.
- Established sources of supply for the sales catalog and local and Internet sales.
- Assessed client automation needs and designed and implemented databases to meet them.
- Created user guides for PC desktop applications for ease of use by all levels of user.
- Coordinated and staged training based on clients’ needs.
- Created classroom and tutorial instruction manuals, handouts and presentation materials.
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| Center for Independence, Grand Junction, CO |
5/1996 – 12/1996 |
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Reported to the director of the Assistive Technology Resource Center.
- Responsible for providing high and low tech solutions for disabled consumers’ everyday needs.
- Documented procedures for maintenance, training and design of equipment.
- Trained disabled individuals on the use of adaptive equipment including keyboards, speech synthesizers and software.
- Created documentation for users and service providers.
- Presented programs to consumers, service providers and community members.
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| US Army, Various Locations |
8/1986 – 5/1992 |
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Computer Machine Operator |
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1990 to 1992, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MDAutomation Asset Manager.
- Reported to the chief of operation security.
- Responsible for supervision of maintenance, acquisition and training on all automation (computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, projectors, etc.).
- Advised staff on automated data processing security regulations and created procedures pertaining to daily operations and technical information.
1986 to 1990, Fort Huachuca, AZ and Yongsan, Korea
Computer Operator.
- Responsible for operations and maintenance of mainframe computers and PCs, creation of SOP manuals, conducting training, and designing and implementation of database and network designs.
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Posted in Resume by chazrich on March 7th, 2010 at 11:22 pm.