David Dean Young Application to teach English in South Korea

Submitted to ASK Now Inc. for placement

590 Brookedge Terrace / Sebastian, FL. 32958

Home = 772-589-8234 Cell = 719-243-0136

Qf1964@hotmail.com
Objective Seeking a position as a K-6 Grade Elementary School Teacher, with an
emphasize on teaching English to South Koreans
Summary An overview of my teaching style, which if you want to label me, I am a
Deductive Teacher. Naturally, my preferred teaching style is one where
students are deducing, or figuring out for themselves (with my guidance) the
how's and why's of a language. Intentionally, I involve the students in a variety
of ways and let them make their own discoveries in my multiple intelligence-
integrated lessons. This teaching style allows the teacher to become a guide—
one who challenges students but allows the students to take responsibility for
their learning. Likewise, my teaching style is well suited for groups learning
English — particularly those who want to practice speaking and expressing
themselves in class.
Education Florida Atlantic University Jupiter & Port Saint Lucie, FL. 2005 - 2008 May-2008
Bachelor of Arts in Education: Elementary Education K-6
(Worked full-time and part-time to pay for tuition and books)
G>P.A. 3.91
Completed all needed coursework, including ESOL endorsement
Brevard Community College Melbourne, FL. 2005 Dec-2005
Major: Elementary Education
Completed coursework: Introduction to Education, Teaching Diverse
Populations, and Technology for Educators, G.P.A. 4.0
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth, FL 1986 - 1990 Dec-1990
Associate of Arts Degree in Marketing
(Worked full-time to pay for tuition and books) G.P.A. 2.71

Career History & Accomplishments

Fourth Grade Level taught math and reading, along with science, writing, and grammar September
Teacher at a Title 1 school 2008 to
Pioneer  Created and implemented an afterschool homework center May 2009
Elementary  Applied numerous ESOL and multiple intelligence strategies in my
Fort Morgan, CO. integrated lesson plans
 Attended and endorsed math and writing professional development
methods
 Completed the State of Colorado’s Mentor / Mentee Induction
Program
Student Teaching:  Prepared my students with test taking strategies and targeted January
Third Grade curriculum to conquer the FCAT – April
Fellsmere FCAT results= all my students passed, 82% at or above grade-level in 2008
Elementary reading and math, previous year 45% in reading and 64% in math grade-
Fellsmere, FL wide, a majority of my students were either ESOL and ESE or both at a
Title 1 school
Built, put into action, and surveyed a thematic unit and assessment cycle
on simple machines
Team taught differentiated instruction throughout the semester
Organized and led two novel studies, There’s a Boy in the Girls’
Bathroom and James and the Giant Peach
Practicum: Second  Developed, applied, and validated an assessment cycle on sight words Septembe
Grade  Pretest average = 4.25 out of 8, Posttest average = 7.75 out of 8 r–
Pelican Island  Taught a Junior Achievement thematic unit, Our Community Novembe
Elementary r 2007
Sebastian, FL
Personal Interests
Activities: Student Government Senator 1988 – 1990
Reporter and Advertising Design Assistant--Beachcomber 1987
Volunteer for Presidential and Gubernatorial campaigns 1986 – Present
Volunteer for Grand Valley Dance 1999- 2004
Volunteer for the Buddy Walk of Colorado Springs 2000- 2001
Volunteer for Vero Classical Ballet 2005- Present
President Ballet Vero Parents & Friends Association 2007-Present
Writing Section Please answer the following questions.
1. Please explain why you are the right type of person to teach overseas.
Why do I want to teach English in South Korea? If you examine my resume, you will see I have had
numerous paradigms of me teaching in an ESOL environments, like the two summer literacy workshops in
Indiantown, FL., my student teaching at Fellsmere, and Pioneer. Truthfully, it was no accident me teaching in
these special schools, because in such atmospheres I feel the most comfortable, most needed, and most
gratifying; consequently, I pursued these opportunities and demographics, just as I am now to teach in Asia.

Over viewing my educational philosophy, being the teacher, I am the captain of the ship, who wants only
the paramount for my students and expects their superlative effort in return, emphasizing, “Effort is the seed
to their success.” To create and implement my differentiated lesson plans that target diverse multiple
intelligences, I subscribe to four theorists: Howard Gardner, Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky, and Spencer
Kagan. From Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, I believe and apply it to my diverse classrooms
that are populated with audio, visual, linguistic, musical, logical, bodily kinesthetic, spatial, intrapersonal,
and interpersonal students who do learn differently. One of Jerome Bruner’s theories I have adapted is spiral
curriculum, where the teacher revisits the basic concepts repeatedly, building their background knowledge of
a subject throughout the year. Within Lev Vygotsky’s numerous suppositions, the one I believe rings truer
today and especially in the Asian and American culture is that society makes two sorts of contributions to the
child’s academic growth. First, children acquire much of their thinking (knowledge) from it, their culture.
Second, children acquire the processes or means of their thinking from the surrounding culture. Therefore,
culture provides the children with the means to, what to think and how to think. Lastly, from Spencer Kagan,
I construct lessons that are built on the concept that a heterogeneous small team activities, where everyone in
the group is accountable for the team’s success.

Earlier this summer, I was blessed to visit the Philippines for 16 magical days and was married there, too.
While there, I observed several values that appealed to me, like family, integrity and tradition that ring true
throughout Asia,

If hired, I will embrace the South Korean lifestyle and culture and be an open-minded team player, who is
flexible and adaptable to the always-unpredictable day in the life of a teacher.
2. Please explain what qualities you think are necessary to be a good teacher.
Below, I have a bulleted short list of qualities needed to succeed as a teacher.
 Has a 100% commitment to educate all children
 Is willing to employ an array of strategies to reach all learners
 Integrates technology into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes
 Is a team player, one who is open to professional criticism, open to collaboration, and sharing of
ideas and strategies with peers
 Is loyal to the school and will protect its’ reputation
 Cultivates positive relationships with students and their parents
 Takes pride in appearance and dresses as a professional
 Applies data to guide instructional activities and objectives
 Keeps current in subject-matter knowledge and attends professional development workshops
 Upholds and enforces the school behavior and administrative policies

3. Please describe how you would deal with a workplace dispute with another co-worker or supervisor.
Over the years of being employed, I have rarely encountered an issue with a supervisor or co-
worker, but the situation has arises, I have always tried to listen to the other person’s thoughts in a
private setting, not in the open, like a room full of students. After I listen to other party, I will calmly
speak my mind. Depending on the issue, a compromise or general concession by both parties is
usually the verdict.
4. Please describe some actions you could take if you began feeling homesick or lonely while in Korea.
Hopefully, I will have Internet access in my apartment, so my wife and I can do voice chats, emails,
and instant messages with our family, keeping them update with our progress is important to us.

5. Do you have any other plans for your time in Korea? (Further study, hobbies to pursue, places to
visit?)
Yes, while in South Korea, my wife and I want to visit certain attractions and I want o study some
martial arts.

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