Oliver Taylor 
Introduction
I am a Canadian English teacher with five years of classroom and small-group teaching experience. After three years in Seoul, I am currently in Vancouver preparing for my next position in Korea. I help elementary and middle school students become more confident English speakers. My lessons combine clear routines, reading, pair work, and short projects so students have plenty of time to use the language. I give students specific, encouraging feedback and work closely with Korean colleagues to keep expectations consistent. I am looking for a weekday position with realistic class sizes, paid preparation time, and a clear teaching schedule. I can relocate for a March start and am preparing my documents for a new E-2 visa.
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Basics
Work Experience
Taught English to elementary and middle school students in small classes. Planned reading, writing, and speaking lessons around clear weekly goals and adapted activities to different learning levels.
Responsibilities
Prepared reading activities, speaking tasks, and short projects for classes of eight to twelve students.
Kept progress notes, gave practical writing feedback, and shared updates with the Korean co-teacher.
Supported multilingual learners aged eight to fourteen in after-school English classes. Built lessons around reading fluency, practical vocabulary, and guided conversations while adapting tasks for mixed proficiency levels.
Responsibilities
Planned small-group reading and speaking sessions, with visual prompts and short writing tasks to practise new vocabulary.
Reviewed students' work weekly, set achievable goals, and discussed progress with families during scheduled meetings.
Education
Studied English literature, linguistics, and academic writing. Completed a final-year project on how discussion activities support reading comprehension.
Completed training in lesson planning, classroom management, teaching the four language skills, and giving clear instructions, including assessed teaching practice.
Lesson Segment
Elementary — Asking "Wh-" Questions
Introduce question words and demonstrate how to form simple questions. Focus on clear modeling and presenting a pattern learners can use independently.