Michael Rubery
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in instructional design and client relations at Fresh Start Consulting. Expert in enhancing student engagement and motivation through innovative curriculum adaptation. Skilled in analytical thinking and cross-cultural communication, successfully guiding diverse learners to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Consultant
Self-employeed
Columbus
01.2025 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans and activities to enhance student learning experiences.
- Provided career exploration guidance for high school students pursuing business studies.
- Assessed student progress through assignment evaluations and exam administration.
- Delivered constructive feedback on student performance to promote improvement.
- Developed and instructed courses on business writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Researched innovative instructional methods to keep curriculum current.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and evaluations.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve academic performance.
ESL Teacher
Engoo Global
Singapore
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Maintained impressive reputation on Engoo Global with high client satisfaction ratings.
- Instructed over 140 students weekly, maximizing potential and skill development.
- Increased ESL reading levels by adapting lesson plans for additional support.
- Educated students in fundamental English grammar and conversational skills.
- Assigned lessons and provided thorough feedback on homework.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching essential concepts and effective test-taking strategies.
- Tutored students in social skills, including public transportation and conflict resolution.
- Conducted lectures and discussions in English and Business English, enhancing learning outcomes.
Client Relations Representative
Fresh Start Consulting
Columbus
08.2006 - 06.2016
- Worked to build, maintain and strengthen relationships with over 60 clients. Personally, established relationships with them before becoming official clients.
- Communicated with clients to better understand what goals aimed to accomplish and demonstrated how services would help them meet their objectives and benefit them.
- Resolved difficult problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Responded to client concerns and questions about goals and hardships
- Investigated and resolved client complaints to foster satisfaction.
- Created, modified, and executed 2-6 month business plans to maximize client satisfaction.
Youth Mentor
United Way Of Central Ohio
Columbus
05.2002 - 06.2004
- Guided hundreds of youths that were confused on what to do in life. Supported goal-setting, personal growth, and behavior modification for clients. Goal was to help people of various ages achieve their goals by improving different actions necessary to take control of future plans.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 6 to 18.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Instructional design and delivery
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and communication
- Business subject matter expertise
- Digital literacy
- Cross-cultural communication
- Self-management and remote work
- Curriculum adaptation
- Student engagement and motivation
Certification
TEFL Certificate – 120 Hours (Distinction)
Issued: February 2025
TEFL Professional Institute – Teacher Record
Certificate No.: TR2291998716
www.TeacherRecord.com
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2025 - Current
ESL Teacher
Engoo Global
07.2019 - 07.2024
Client Relations Representative
Fresh Start Consulting
08.2006 - 06.2016
Youth Mentor
United Way Of Central Ohio
05.2002 - 06.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Columbus State Community College
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