DAVID G. WALTON
Instructor And Teacher
Hollywood,FL
Summary
CERTIFIED MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEACHING PROFESSIONAL Qualified international teacher with 19 years of experience teaching students from East Asia, United States, and Europe Subjects taught include English to Speakers of Other Languages, Mathematics, and Mandarin Chinese. Creative ability to adapt lessons to suit diverse learning styles utilizing humor and a variety of teaching methods. Optimistic and friendly adult education instructor adept at working with those dedicated to lifelong learning. Offers course instruction that expands individual skill sets while cultivating interpersonal communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Examiner/Professional Interviewer for IELTS
British Council
Taipei, Taiwan
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Conducted interviews with 15 to 25 participants per day to assess eligibility for international study and employment.
- Engaged applicant while converting their level of performance into metrics.
- Maintained consistent quality among numerous countless interview subjects, both maintaining adherence to script as well as improvising within designated boundaries when necessary.
- Able to provide feedback as well as evaluations, enabling applicants to improve performance in future interviews.
Full-Time Instructor in ESOL
Chaoyang University Of Technology
Taichung, Taiwan
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided practice interviews for students preparing for English proficiency examinations.
- Recorded vocabulary and dialogues for English language examinations in studio.
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Instructed and managed classes of 35 to 65 students.
- Taught English for presentation and classroom management to Taiwanese professors. Invited to return for additional presentations and workshops.
Mathematics Teacher and ESOL Tutor
Calvary Day School
Savanna, GA
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Taught AP Statistics, Advanced Algebra, SAT Prep Mathematics, and Algebra to high school students.
- Taught ESL to foreign student, enabling timely graduation.
- Used IXL and other online mathematics tutoring websites to relay concepts effectively, enabling students to learn efficiently both at school and at home during lock down.
- Managed individual tutorials and student groups of 20 + for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Mathematics Teacher
Sheridan Hills Christian School
Hollywood, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Used Renweb to upload student grades and absence data into schoolwide computer system.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
Mathematics Teacher
EFL Students, Redeemer/Ruamrudee International School
Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Designed and presented mathematics courses for EFL students.
- Integrated knowledge and techniques from TESOL background to make mathematics study meaningful and successful for students also learning to speak English.
- Used one-on-one instruction, alternative forms of assessment, and hands-on projects to insure that students of varying learning styles and levels of English proficiency gain mastery of subject matter
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Used software to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Entrusted to select and order entirely new curriculum for 70+ students.
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Veritas Classical Christian School
St Augustine, FL
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Applied cross-disciplinary approaches, combining content with Latin, Christian apologetics, logic, and debate.
- Performed Hands-on experiments in science classes, enabling students to view principles in action.
- Adapted format and content across varying grade levels and class sizes ranging from 3 to 18 students.
- Worked to keep classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student performance, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Managed student records, including grades and attendance using software.
- Prayed with class over individual needs at beginning of each session.
Mathematics Teacher
SMIC
Shanghai, China
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed and present mathematics curricula for upper elementary students.
- Integrated high school level mathematics and concepts for especially precocious students.
- Utilized humor and music as tools in differentiating instruction.
- Collaborated with different departments to integrate mathematics across curricula in meaningful way.
- Coach and sponsor of mathematics competition team. Enabled members to score in upper 10% among students in Shanghai.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL/Applied Linguistics
Monterey Institute Of International Studies
Monterey, CA 08.1994 - 05.1996
Certificate in Teaching Chinese - Mandarin Chinese TFL
Monterey Institute Of International Studies
Monterey, CA 08.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 01.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH 08.1981 - 05.1986
Skills
Computer-assisted learning and management of grades
undefinedCertification
Kentucky State Certification Mathematics (8-12) ESOL (all levels)
Affiliations
American Association of Educators (Current)
Alpha Mu Gamma Honorary Foreign Language Society
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2008)
Phi Mu Epsilon Honorary Mathematics Society
Designated as Presidential Scholar, Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
Accomplishments
Above and Beyond award for taking part in rescue in Malaysian ferry boat fire.
Additional Information
Served as Classical Music Radio Program Host Morning Classics KTUH FM Honolulu, HI
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Sheridan Hills Christian School
07.2021 - Current
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Veritas Classical Christian School
07.2020 - 02.2021
Mathematics Teacher and ESOL Tutor
Calvary Day School
07.2018 - 06.2020
Mathematics Teacher
SMIC
07.2016 - 06.2018
Examiner/Professional Interviewer for IELTS
British Council
10.2014 - 07.2016
Full-Time Instructor in ESOL
Chaoyang University Of Technology
07.2013 - 07.2016
Mathematics Teacher
EFL Students, Redeemer/Ruamrudee International School
07.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Education
Western Kentucky University
01.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - TESOL/Applied Linguistics
Monterey Institute Of International Studies
08.1994 - 05.1996
Certificate in Teaching Chinese - Mandarin Chinese TFL
Monterey Institute Of International Studies
08.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
Oberlin College
08.1981 - 05.1986
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