Jonny Bahk-Halberg, Ph.D.
White Lake,MI
Summary
Skilled English Language Arts teacher highly effective at working with administrators to develop strong curriculum and lesson plans. Goal-driven and proactive educator with decades of classroom experience.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
University of Maryland Global Campus
08.2011 - Current
- I teach English, writing and communication courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats to DOD personnel bases in Korea, the USA and worldwide.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
WRITER/EDITOR/MARKETING CONSULTANT
Jonny B-H
08.2002 - Current
- While teaching and testing with Korean, American, and British universities and school districts, I continue to write and edit for business, government, and educational organizations around the world
- More information about my copywriting, editing and communication skills is online at jonnybh.com.
- Achieved client vision and marketing objectives by collaborating with various departments
ELA Teacher (9th-12th Grade)
Mesivta Of West Bloomfield
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Willsub
11.2021 - 06.2022
- While studying for my Michigan K-12 teaching certificate, I worked as a substitute teacher daily in school districts throughout Marquette County, Michigan.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated
WRITER/MANAGING EDITOR
Marquette Monthly
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Wrote articles, edited copy, and designed pages for a regional magazine focusing on the people, places and culture of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- My work here can be seen at marquettemonthly.com.
- Managed freelance editorial teams, coordinating 14 remote workers to achieve prescribed deliverable milestones
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
09.2003 - 08.2021
- I taught advanced writing and public speaking to thousands of students for nearly two decades in the English Interpretation & Translation Department, as well as several hundred in graduate-level courses in the Graduate School of International and Area Studies.
IELTS Examiner
University Of Cambridge ESOL
11.2008 - 08.2021
- Performed speaking and writing language proficiency tests for 35-50 candidates each month on a contract basis at various testing locations with the British Council in Seoul.
WRITER/EDITOR
Indiana Gazette
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Wrote, edited, and designed pages for a daily newspaper while studying for my doctorate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
ESL INSTRUCTOR
Defense Language Institute English Language Center
06.1999 - 02.2001
- Taught international military personnel at all levels in the General English program.
- Received advanced training and experience teaching aviation, medical, and administrative courses with international officers in Specialized English programs.
- DLIELC qualified as a rater for U.S Government Oral Proficiency Interviews.
WRITER/EDITOR
The Mining Journal
11.1990 - 03.1995
- News and business writer and editor for a daily newspaper in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
- Wrote news and feature articles on government, public schools, local business and industry, and a nearby Air Force base.
- Worked as copy, write, a nd special sections editor.
WRITER/EDITOR
Alpena News
03.1990 - 10.1990
- Reported and photographed general and business news for a daily newspaper from a northern Michigan city
- Major areas of coverage covered included area business, tourism, Lake Huron, environmental and wildlife issues.
SPECIAL SECTION WRITER
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
02.1990 - 03.1990
- Responsible for editing and page design of annual Progress Edition, featuring area business news and community progress over the preceding year (temporary position).
Writer
Holland Sentinel
01.1988 - 04.1988
- General assignment and business reporter
- During my M.A. Internship, wrote general and business news and feature stories for a daily newspaper.
WRITER/EDITOR
North Wind, Northern Michigan University
09.1985 - 05.1987
- Wrote stories, edited copy, and laid out pages for a weekly campus newspaper.
ASSISTANT PRESS SECRETARY
Bob Anderson for US Congress Campaign
05.1986 - 11.1986
- Wrote and edited news releases, speeches and newsletters for a candidate for U.S Congress.
AIRCREW/AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC
U.S. Coast Guard
05.1979 - 05.1983
- Repaired and maintained U.S Coast Guard aircraft.
- Served as flight crew on search and rescue/law enforcement missions along the U.S Gulf Coast.
Education
Ph.D. - English Rhetoric & Linguistics/TESOL
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Indiana, PA2007
Master of Arts - Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI1989
Bachelor of Arts - English, Journalism and Geography
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Marquette, MI1987
Skills
- Teaching/Lecturing/Public Speaking
- Education Marketing/Design
- Business English
- Email Marketing
- Copywriting/Editing/Page Design
- Website Copywriting/Design/SEO
- Real Estate Copywriting
- Internet Research
- Translation Revision/Localization
- News Releases/Newsletters
Additional Information
I have passed the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in Secondary English and am currently enrolled in the Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow alternative certification program.
Timeline
ELA Teacher (9th-12th Grade)
Mesivta Of West Bloomfield
11.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Willsub
11.2021 - 06.2022
WRITER/MANAGING EDITOR
Marquette Monthly
10.2021 - 06.2022
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
University of Maryland Global Campus
08.2011 - Current
IELTS Examiner
University Of Cambridge ESOL
11.2008 - 08.2021
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
09.2003 - 08.2021
WRITER/EDITOR/MARKETING CONSULTANT
Jonny B-H
08.2002 - Current
WRITER/EDITOR
Indiana Gazette
08.2001 - 06.2002
ESL INSTRUCTOR
Defense Language Institute English Language Center
06.1999 - 02.2001
WRITER/EDITOR
The Mining Journal
11.1990 - 03.1995
WRITER/EDITOR
Alpena News
03.1990 - 10.1990
SPECIAL SECTION WRITER
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
02.1990 - 03.1990
Writer
Holland Sentinel
01.1988 - 04.1988
ASSISTANT PRESS SECRETARY
Bob Anderson for US Congress Campaign
05.1986 - 11.1986
WRITER/EDITOR
North Wind, Northern Michigan University
09.1985 - 05.1987
AIRCREW/AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC
U.S. Coast Guard
05.1979 - 05.1983
Ph.D. - English Rhetoric & Linguistics/TESOL
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Master of Arts - Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Bachelor of Arts - English, Journalism and Geography
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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