From: "Nanu-Nanu" Newsgroups: japan.asia.korea Subject: Professional Teacher of English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing and Windows Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 13:43:44 -0000 Lines: 144 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000 NNTP-Posting-Host: 213.78.117.193 Message-ID: <3e217663@212.67.96.135> X-Trace: 12 Jan 2003 14:06:27 GMT, 213.78.117.193 Path: ccsf.homeunix.org!ccsf.homeunix.org!news1.wakwak.com!nf1.xephion.ne.jp!onion.ish.org!onodera-news!newsfeed.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp!newsfeed.news2me.com!nntp1.phx1.gblx.net!nntp.gblx.net!nntp.gblx.net!212.67.96.135!213.78.117.193 Xref: ccsf.homeunix.org japan.asia.korea:339 Steve Starlight Resume Steve Starlight is uniquely qualified in the American English Teaching Sector in that he has had extensive experience in teaching American English, Physics, Chemistry, and also Maths. His Very Strong Philosophy is based on his deep understanding of the fundamentals of all physical principles: "If you don't understand what I am teaching, I haven't explained it well enough". His fifteen years of teaching experience, mostly on a private tuition basis, and recently his 2 years teaching American English classes in Korea, make him a prime candidate to teach his chosen subject, English. His vocation being IT has also enabled him to teach computer languages like FORTRAN. His command of English has enabled him to become vastly experienced in his avocation, teaching Physics, Math, Chemistry and English. Bearing in mind this huge experience, plus his qualifications and proven ability to "think on his feet", he would make a most valuable contribution to any English School. Couple this with his "the_reacher" idea, a possible Website and a book about his teaching methods, Steve is ideally suited to teaching English. The Person Steve is hard-working and adventurous and has held many varied positions. He has an outgoing happy personality and prides himself on his resourcefulness, adaptability and inspiration. He is a British Citizen, is well travelled and very well educated, and as such, is deeply knowledgeable on an extremely wide spectrum of subjects, but particularly science, IT and teaching. He is 42 years old and currently lives with his Filipino wife in Liverpool, England, UK. Employment 2003 Further development of Private Tuition Business with introduction of "the_reacher", a newsgroup-based help guru as an aid to all problems related to school homework. Plans are in progress to expand this idea to a Website. 2000-2002 ETN Language Institute #505-4 O-Bang dong Gimhae City Busan South Korea (++82) 055 322 9998 Teacher of English at a small, private independent school Employer: Mr. Jo. 1999-2000 Home-based self-employed as private tutor in Math, English, Physics, Computers and Chemistry. Used Internet business opportunities. 1997-99 Computer Consultant to Cap Gemini, London, England. Steve was employed by Cap Gemini to develop his experience in the languages FORTRAN and COBOL, on both ICL and DEC VAX platforms. Hands-on live solo support experience was gained also. Continued highly profitable second job as private tutor. Expanded this line by forming own Public Limited Company. 1996-97 Employee of small software company, Praxis, Bath, England. Live systems maintenance in DEC VAX FORTRAN in the United States. Leadership and QA experience gained. Started developments for the book of the "Starlight System" of tutoring. 1991-95 Government employee, working for Defence. Programmer/Analyst for Defence Control System. Positively vetted for Whitehall. Much DEC VAX FORTRAN experience. Expanded private tutor job to include adults. Secured own radio slot with Radio Kent, "Starlight's Stumpers", a phone-in for students with homework problems in any subject. 1989-91 Freelance Computer Consultant. As a contractor, he worked for seven companies varying from analysis and development to programming in ICL COBOL and ICL FORTRAN. Worked the Liverpool area as a private tutor to schoolchildren in the evenings. 1985-88 Government employee, working for Home Office. His work included analysis and design, and ultimately, programming, in ICL COBOL. He was trained in SSADM and JSP and has had full hands-on experience of both. Started agency-related tutor system and formed the groundwork for a "unique tutoring system" - "If you don't understand what I am teaching, I haven't explained it well enough". Education 1984-present General accumulation of knowledge 1981-84 University of Bradford Great Horton Road Bradford BH7 1DP England PhD Course in Nuclear Structure 1978-81 Liverpool University PO Box 147 Liverpool L69 3BX England Upper Second Honors Bachelor's degree in Physics 1972-78 Liverpool Collegiate School (founded 1843) Shaw Street Liverpool L1 6HT England Advanced Level qualifications in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Knowledge Special Skills Steve took an IQ test in 1996 and to his surprise scored 155. Steve uses this result to explain his aptitude for multitasking, prowess at Chess, photography, knowledge retention, problem solving, adaptability, creative thinking and resourcefulness. His travel experiences (he has visited over a dozen countries) have taught him more about life than any school could, and consequently he has an outlook on life far more mature than his peers. This attitude has led him to have experience in many areas, the most recent being a complete career change from Computer Consultant to rookie teacher of English in Korea. He came to Korea with no training or experience but now has two years teaching of the latter. He is now continuing his dream of developing a "perfect teaching system" based on his own Philosphy: "If you don't understand what I am teaching, I haven't explained it well enough". Aspirations Steve is looking for challenge in a job. He is particularly looking for a job which will involve him in his three chosen areas: Teaching, Computers, and Science/Math. His past teaching experience assures him that he will succeed, and he wants to continue his idea of "the_reacher" onto a dedicated website, where schoolchildren of all ages can get helpful advice and pointers to their comprehension problems. He wants students all over the World to learn what "If you don't understand what I am teaching, I haven't explained it well enough" actually means. Additional Information Referee: Mr. Jo (Employer) (++82) 055 322 9998 (++82) 016 528 3540 Kim Su-Jin (Colleague) (++82) 055 321 5292 (++82) 019 619 2321 The former is in the capacity of a professional referee; the latter in the capacity of personal referee. Address in England: Apt 3 37 Kremlin Drive Tuebrook Liverpool L13 7BU England, UK it_futures_starlight@hotmail.com (++44) 0151 259 4463