Ry Michael FinertyIncheon, South Korea ryfinerty@inbox.com LinkedIn Video Rsum Skype: ryfinertyCERTIFIED ESL TEACHERDedicated ESL teacher eager for a consistent classroom setting. Experienced and comfortable with all ages, as well as many programs. Flexible, with a passionate and energetic approach to ESL education. ResumeExperienceIncheon English Village Incheon, South KoreaNovember 2012 October 2013Hired as a full-time ESL teacher at international English school, with many programs that cater to all ages. The frequently changing student population provides the opportunity to teach and interact with thousands of students each year.When it comes to teaching, Ry is innovative, passionate and dedicated. I recommend Ry for any position he wishes to pursue. He will be a valuable asset to any organization.Marcy LeMaster, former teacher and consultant with Renaissance Learning

Key Contributions: Taught a weekly kindergarten class with an environmental theme. Designed curriculum with a heavy focus on repetition and comprehension built upon a TPR framework. Instructed Korean government workers in a business English course, focusing on formal communications and conversation. Designed a military-themed class for 10-year-old boys. Instilled a strong sense of group solidarity through various teambuilding exercises, such as Soldier Drills. Moderated a nightly discussion class for working professionals in Incheon City Hall. Used beginner and intermediate-level prompts to guide conversations. A learning experience for the educator as well as the students. Introduced foreign students to Korea. In addition to Korean students, also taught Japanese, Chinese, and Russian students. Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting problem behavior by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. Received praise in the form of student surveys as The teacher who most helped me improve English on many occasions.

City Year (AmeriCorps) Chicago, ILOctober 2011 May 2012Served with an educational non-profit organization for one school year as a tutor and mentor. Unorthodox environment required creative and outside-the-box educational techniques, improving mental flexibility and adaptability to adverse conditions.Ry has been a hard worker at ICEV. He always gives 100% to his students, and I feel he would be a useful addition to any workplace.Nico Hines, Office Manager & Head TeacherIncheon English Village

Key Contributions: Volunteered with ten other corps members at Orr Academy High School in a low-income community on the West Side of Chicago. Worked personally with twenty-two ninth graders to improve their attendance, behavior and course performance over one school year. Coordinated all after-school programs (homework help and activities), which included a student video, a yo-yo class and Italian lessons. Directed multiple videos show casing student talent and City Years educational mandate. Completed over 2,000 hours of community service.

Education & CredentialsNottingham Trent University Nottingham, United KingdomBA in International Relations & Politics, 2009TESOL Certified (children & adults)Recipient of the Segal Educational Award for Excellence in Community ServiceCPR-certified (infants, children & adults)

English (Native), Italian (11 years)