Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Deep Learning
Troy Smedley
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Summary: - Experienced ESL tutor with a passion for teaching and helping students achieve their language goals. - Proficient in using various teaching methods and techniques to cater to individual learning styles. - Strong communicator and ability to build rapport with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Experienced Tutor helps students understand complex material quickly and easily. Skilled with proven track record of successfully improving student academic performance. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Business English Instructor
InTouch Language Services
Seoul, South Korea
02.2023 - Current
- Teach English Language Business and Conversation to 40 Samsung/LG Executives and Engineers daily. Establish rapport and engage Adult clients in Conversation Business English skills. Daily and monthly progress reports with client and Corporation.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for Executive-level English students.
ESL Private Tutor
Troyes Groupe
Orland, CA
01.2006 - Current
- Provide one-on-one and group lessons to adult students from various countries
- Develop lesson plans that cater to individual student needs and interests
- Assess student progress and provide feedback to improve English language skills - Tutored adult immigrants in English language and culture
- Conducted conversation practice sessions to improve speaking and listening skills
- Organized cultural activities to help students adjust to life in United States.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas
Merchandising Supervisor
Rite Aid
Corning, CA
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Verified 8,000 products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Debit and credit $250,000 monthly sales revenue.
- Removed 1,000 damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from display weekly.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Answered 50-100 customer questions daily regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Supervised staff of 10 retail employee associates.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies saving $1,000's monthly.
Project Manager/Operations/Staff Development
Hovlid Healthcare
Gridley, CA
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments. Final score 97% improvement.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Director of Education and Training Development
Genesis Healthcare
Willows, CA
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- New-hire orientation and trained 12-15 new employees monthly.
- Conducted mandatory in-services to 100 employees daily and weekly.
- Managed Antibiotic stewardship program with monthly corporate and government data reporting.
- Oversaw pharmaceutical changes and increased staff hygiene precautions resulting in 45% decrease in antibiotic usage and infection control.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Asian/European History
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 05.1993 - 06.1997
TESOL Certification -
International Open University
New York, NY 03.2022 - 06.2022
TEFL Certification, International - TEFL
International Open University
New York, NY 03.2022 - 08.2022
Skills
Zoom, Classin, Microsoft Office and Google Suite/ClassroomKnowledge of TESOL/TEFL teaching methods and techniquesStrong written and verbal communication skills
Online/ In person Group tutoring
Project Management
Writing assessments
Reading level analysis
Adult Education
Technical Writing
Progress reporting
Classroom management
Test administration
Microsoft Office/Excel/SQL/Word
Generative AI/ML/Deep Learning
Public Speaking
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Business English Instructor
InTouch Language Services
02.2023 - Current
TESOL Certification -
International Open University
03.2022 - 06.2022
TEFL Certification, International - TEFL
International Open University
03.2022 - 08.2022
Merchandising Supervisor
Rite Aid
11.2021 - 01.2023
Project Manager/Operations/Staff Development
Hovlid Healthcare
03.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Education and Training Development
Genesis Healthcare
08.2014 - 05.2018
ESL Private Tutor
Troyes Groupe
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Asian/European History
University of California - Davis
05.1993 - 06.1997