About Matthew K.
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Reporter
Sep, 2010 - Mar, 2011The Reporter
• Reported on tax levies, TIF districts and budgets with an eye for accuracy • Covered municipal council meetings, school-board meetings and local elections with a focus on stories which mattered most to our readers
ESL Teacher
Aug, 2015 - Apr, 2016EiE Academy
• Taught elementary through middle school students via computer programs and apps, allowing teachers to accurately track student progress • Administered monthly speaking, comprehension and writing tests in order to prepare students for necessary university entrance exams in the future
Lead Singer/Guitarist
Sep, 2013 - Oct, 2015So Long, Buffalo
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ESL Teacher
May, 2013 - Feb, 2015Eastern English
• Taught ESL to students of varying grade levels while emphasizing strong communication skills, resulting in a 30 percent increase of our student body by years end • Helped university students prepare for exams, write admissions essays and build resumes, leading to a 20 to 25 percent increase in final scores
ESL Teacher
Apr, 2012 - Mar, 2013Reading Town
• Taught proper reading and dictation to K-12 students, allowing our academy to compete within the top five of local academies during monthly speech contests • Chaperoned field trips and mentored children in order to foster cross-cultural understanding, which greatly improved our students abilities to retain learned English
Community Outreach Coordinator
Nov, 2011 - Jan, 2012AOL Patch
• Coordinated with businesses, organizations, individuals and groups to publish columns which spotlighted the voices and personalities of local residents • Published stories showcasing local history, arts and crafts, and food throughout the North Shore and western suburbs, engaging residents with life and local culture in their own backyards
Reporter
Mar, 2011 - Mar, 2012AOL Patch
• Covered city hall and public-school board meetings, focusing on stories which informed people of daily issues impacting them and their children's lives • Worked directly with local and regional editors to craft stories which significantly boosted readership during election seasons, and small-town events and celebrations
Education
Philosophy
Aug, 2005 - Dec, 2009Northeastern Illinois University
English
Aug, 2005 - Dec, 2009Northeastern Illinois University
Certifications
TESOL
May, 2015Cheongju University
I earned my certification after 15 weeks of training at Cheongju University, South Korea.
Languages
Korean
Limited Proficiency
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