1. Experience
ESL Teacher, California International University; Los Angeles, California, 2003-14
• Taught advanced levels of English grammar, idioms & conversational speaking, reading
comprehension & writing to international students
• Designed integrated curriculum with focus on TOEFL including regular computer lab
• Collaborated with teachers & program director to set & achieve quarterly & yearly goals
• Assigned lessons, modeled practice, reviewed homework; developed & administered,
graded & evaluated tests, projects & assignments to assess student progress
• Emphasized critical thinking & collaborative work through small group activities
• Worked with average of twelve students/class (Range: 5-50 enrolled)
• 10,000+ hours teaching TOEFL (PBT, CBT, iBT)
Teacher, Learning Bees; La Cañada, California 1989-2002
• Created & taught enriched literature-based curriculum to enhance comprehension,
vocabulary, grammar, writing & speaking for elementary & middle school-age students (After-
school program)
• Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire
group
• Emphasized critical thinking & written expression through regular journal writing
• Provided quarterly academic status reports based on evaluation of student performance
• Worked with average of seven students/class (Range: 4-14 enrolled)
• 3,000+ hours of enriched small-group instruction
Teacher, LAUSD, San Gabriel USD, Glendale USD, La Cañada USD, Temple City USD, South
Pasadena USD, Garvey USD, California 1985-97; 2003-05
• Long-term, short-term & day-to-day substitute assignments for elementary, middle and high
school teachers
• Established good working relationship with principal & faculty
• Kept records of attendance, assignments, quizzes & tests as necessary
• Followed lesson plans when provided; improvised when necessary
• Provided detailed narrative of material covered for returning teacher
• Taught spring semester, 6th grade, Garvey School District
• Co-taught bilingual kindergarten, year-round, LAUSD Region B
Profile
• Passionate educator dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming & dynamic learning
environment for students
• 30+ years of public and private school classroom experience, K-12, & adult ESL
• Skilled instructor versed in the use of effective and stimulating teaching strategies to
motivate students to learn and understand assigned material
• Patient & sensitive teacher fosters cooperative learning in small groups
• Twenty years of work experience in the food service industry
KENNETH COWAN
xxx-xxx-xxxx
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1229 Linda Rosa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
90041

2. Teacher, Pacific Ackworth Friends School, Temple City, California 1986-7
• Created & taught experience-based curriculum to develop reading comprehension,
vocabulary, grammar, writing & speaking for elementary school-age students
• Developed multi-level integrated curriculum for math & science instruction, including field
trips and special projects
• Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire
group
• Emphasized critical thinking & written expression through regular journal writing
• Provided quarterly academic status reports based on evaluation of student performance
• Worked with average of seven students/class (Range: 6-12 enrolled, ages 7-13)
• Kept records of attendance, assignments, quizzes & tests
• Participated in school community meetings, providing reports on class program
Skills
• Extensive knowledge of English grammar, idioms & syntax
• Familiar with language lab & computer-assisted instructional technology
• Trained in Anti-Bias Curriculum (ABC)
• Provides diverse supplementary learning materials in multiple formats
• Familiar with standardized tests & strategies for optimizing student performance
• Keeps records of students’ attendance, progress & grades; communicates regularly with ad-
ministration
• Makes learning fun!
Credentials
• California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, K-12. 1987-92, 1992-97, 2003-08
• Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Studies, 1992-97; 2003-08
• Single Subject Teaching Credential, English. 2003-08
• 30-Day Substitute Teaching Credential, K-12. 2015-16
Education
• Baccalaureate. University of California, Irvine. English Literature. 1966-70
• Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania. 1964-66
• Viborg Katedralskole, Viborg, Denmark, 1963-64
• Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, California. Human Development. 1983-85
• California State University, Los Angeles. Education. 1985-87
• Pasadena City College, California. 1966
• American School of Oriental Medicine & Homeopathy, Miami, Florida. 1981-82
• Stens Biofeedback Training, Corte Madera, California. 1998
References available on request.
KENNETH COWAN