Robert Brundage

Educator

rbrundage@sandiego.edu

Professional  Certified Tutor

 Reading and Speed-Reading Instructor
Qualifications  Presidential Scholar
 Graduated Magna Cum Laude—Humboldt State University

Experience VIPKID– Beijing, China (Online)

October 2016 – Present
EFL Teacher
Teach one-on-one EFL classes with students online via VIPKID’s video-chat platform. Instruct first-
time as well as experienced English learners, teaching students ages 4-14. Create and maintain my
schedule, committing to peak Beijing hours every week while allowing time for adequate lesson
preparation. Teach prepared VIPKID curriculum, improvising lesson plans based on individual
student results. Write detailed and meaningful feedback to parents, fellow teachers, and VIPKID
regarding student success and curriculum efficacy.

UBON RATCHATHANI UNIVERSITY– Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

January 2018 – June 2018
English Language Professor
Taught an essay writing and presentation skills class to second year students in the faculty of
liberal arts. Designed weekly lessons to coincide with the class syllabus. Created in-class and
homework assignments, mentor texts, quizzes, and exams. Facilitated online discussions though
social media. Conferenced with students outside of class. Entered grades into the school’s online
database. Worked outside of class in the International Relations office, conferencing with
students, consulting staff, and editing abstracts for publication.

MIRAMAR COLLEGE– San Diego, CA

January 2017 – June 2017
ESOL Instructional Assistant
Assisted in teaching Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English (ESOL 20), an intermediate
grammar-focused course. Taught lessons on various topics such as grammar, sentence structure,
paragraph structure, paraphrasing, using transitions and topics sentences, scouring for main
ideas (reading skill), etc. Orchestrated course themes. Met weekly with a mentor professor to
reflect and improve on my practice. Held office hours. Tutored in the English Center twice a week
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before and after classes.

INSTITUTE OF READING DEVELOPMENT– Sacramento, CA

May 2016 – September 2016
Teacher
Taught reading to all ages—4 years through adults—including phonics, sight words, vocabulary,
comprehension, speed-reading, and study skills. Assessed reading levels and gave out
personalized book-level recommendations. Gave personalized feedback and instruction to
students and students’ parents. Led discussions on fiction and non-fiction literature at various
reading levels. Led enrichment activities for younger students, including dramatizations,
dictations, choral reading, and art projects. Managed classrooms and classroom behavior at
various sites throughout the Sacramento and surrounding areas.

CAL-SOAP – Fortuna, CA
August 2014 – May 2016
College Access Tutor
Tutored junior high students on-site at Toddy Thomas Elementary School in reading, writing,
comprehension, critical thinking skills, essay structure, vocabulary, and public speaking. Worked
in the after-school program, EXCEL, offering homework assistance to students K-8. Worked at
IBAC workshops throughout the school year, leading junior high students on college campus
tours and answering questions. Completed over 40 hours of tutor training.

Education UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO– San Diego, CA 2018

Master of Arts in Education (TESOL—Language, Literacy, and Culture)

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY – Arcata, CA 2016

Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing Practices)

Professional Ubon Ratchathani University

References
Sao Kongpetchara—Lead Professor (Essay Writing) +66 (085) 857-8785
skongpetch629@gmail.com
Miramar College
Denise Maduli-Williams—English Language Professor (619) 755-4163
dmaduliw@sdccd.edu