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Charles Tally Boahn

AKA: KIP BOAHN

Director of Studies / EFL Instructor Oxford School for English / Freelancer

Babenbergergasse 1, A-3910 Zwettl Austria kboahn@gmail.com Current Employer: Current Project: Facebook Profile: http://www.oxfordschool.de http://www.virtlantis.com https://www.facebook.com/KipYellowjacket w: 0043-2822-33784 m: 0043-676-9520973

Name, Nationality & Place of Residence

Name: Charles Tally Boahn Born: 20 April 1976 in Washington, North Carolina - USA Nationality: US Citizen with *EU Status Current Country of Residence: Austria

Work History
Oxford School for English
Gppingen, Germany Aug 2001 - Present

Director of Studies / EFL Instructor / Webmaster

Liaison Between Teaching Staff and School Management Course Planning and Development Learning Content Selection and Creation Lesson Quality Assurance Allocation of Teachers to Clients Development of New Course Formats and Teaching Methods Incorporation of E-Learning and New Media Recruitment and Training of Teaching Staff Provision of Ongoing Support to Administrators and Teachers Website Maintenance and Development Continual Development and Updating of School Websites and Social Media Sites Content and Layout Optimization Translation, Text Editing and Proofreading for School and Clients Technical and Business English Pharmaceutical and Medical English IT and Computer English Websites and Marketing Materials Product Descriptions and Handbooks Terms and Conditions, Contracts, Disclaimers Student Texts, Summaries, Essays, Presentations and Reports Business Correspondence, etc. Presence Based and Distance Teaching Lessons: 1:1, Small Groups (2-8) and Large Groups (up to 25)

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View My VisualCV Online: http://visualcv.com/kipboahn Intensive Workshops and Seminars Exam Preparation: Geprfte(r) Fremdsprachenkorrespondent(in) - IHK Stuttgart London Chamber of Commerce Exams (LCCIEB) Cambridge Exams TOEIC, IELTS Individual Coaching for Special Purposes Needs Analysis and Level Assessment Progress Checks and Feedback Collection Supplementary Use of Internet Technologies Continual Online Support EFL Instruction at Further Education Institutes BBG (Berufsbildungsgesellschaft) - 3 locations: Gppingen, Nrtingen, Kirchheim* Carl Duisberg Centrum fr Fremdsprachen* Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie In-Company Teaching Experience Allgaier Werke GmbH* Carl Stahl* Emag Group Ex-Cell-o GmbH (Now: MAG The Gobal Machine Tool Manufacturer) ADIC Germany GmbH* Deutsche Bank Dobner Metalldeckensysteme Steinbeis Transferzentrum Gelita AG Heldele GmbH Herp Ingenieure GmbH & Co.KG Hinterkopf Maschinenbau GmbH Lackfabrik Dr. Schmid GmbH & Co.KG* Saxonia-Franke GmbH & Co.KG* Schuler Pressen GmbH & Co.KG Spindelfabrik Sen* T-Systems CSM GmbH UTi Deutschland GmbH* Wackler GmbH Spedition u. Logistik* Zeller & Gmelin GmbH & Co KG* Zinser ZNL Saurer GmbH & Co. KG (now: Oerlikon Schlafhorst)* *Course duration was several years - often with multiple simultaneous courses.

Business Leaders & Communication (BL&C - Japan)

Tokyo, Japan Jul 2011 - Present

Online EFL Instructor

Distance Teaching Use of Adobe Connect, Skype, Voicethread and English360 Currently Teaching Employees in the Following Companies: Prudential Real Estate Investors Spirax-Sarco Steam Solutions

VIRTLANTIS
Online 2006 - Present

Virtual World Language Learning Developer and Facilitator

Language Learning and Teaching in Virtual Worlds Exploration of Numerous Virtual World Environments Organization of Various Types of Free (Open and Closed Format) Experimental Language Learning Activities Creation of Language Learning Groups & Communities, e.g. VIRTLANTIS (aka Second Life English)

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View My VisualCV Online: http://visualcv.com/kipboahn Co-creation and Administration of the VIRTLANTIS Virtual World Environments (3D Simulators/ Islands). Teaching of Several Long-term EFL/ESL Activities Promotion of Language Appreciation and Intercultural Awareness Facilitation of Several Virtual World Language Learning Projects for Universities Assisted With The Integration of the Claroline Learning Management System and Second Life. Promotion of Virtual World Language Learning/Teaching Continual Provision of Support, Resources, Demos and Q&A to Language Teachers/Learners Participation in Multiple Conferences and Discussions on the Subject of Virtual World Language Learning Promoted Virtual World Language Learning via a Multitude of Social Networks Creation and Maintenance of Forums, Blogs and Websites for Community and Language Learning

Wenatchee Valley College (USA)

Wenatchee, WA, United States Aug 1999 - Aug 2001

International Programs Assistant / Residence Hall Manager

Residence Hall Management Managed College's International Resident Dormitory Registration and Administration of All Student Residents Installed Dorm's First Computer Lab Significantly Enhanced Look and Feel of Dorm Interior - Created a More Optimal Learning Environment Helped to Resolve Resident Conflicts and Difficulties Maintained All Dormitory Facilities Summer Cultural Exchange Program Facilitated and Carried Out Cultural and Recreational Activities for Visiting Students from Japan

Americorps
Entiat, WA, United States Sep 1998 - Aug 1999

VISTA Coordinator
Community Liaison and Development Primary Community Support Liaison Between K-12 School, Community and Team of Volunteers Helped Initiate and Organize Several Community Clean-up and Enhancement Projects Participated in Various Community Outreach Programs Attended Several Methodology and Skills Development Seminars Literacy, Reading and Learning Skills Improvement Worked 1:1 with Students to Improve Overall Literacy Assisted Classroom Teachers with Curriculum Organized and Participated in After-School Learning Activities, e.g. Homework Support and Crafts Offered Several After-School Recreational Activities, e.g. Soccer and Basketball Provided Mentoring to At-Risk Kids Recruited Additional Volunteers and Raised Funds

Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (USA)
Greensboro, NC, United States Aug 1994 - Aug 1998

Bachelor of Arts (BA), German

Focus: German Language, Literature & Culture; International Business Minor: French

Fachhochschule Worms (Germany)

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Worms, Germany Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

*Academic Year Abroad (University)

Focus: German Language & Culture; European Business Management

College de la Noue (France)

Eclaron, France Aug 1991 - Sep 1992

*Academic Year Abroad (High School)

Focus: French Language & Culture

Travel Experience
Austria* Belgium Czech Republic* England France* Germany* Italy Netherlands* Spain Switzerland The Caribbean USA* *Have lived in these countries for extended periods of time.

Interests
Active Lifelong Learning, Foreign Language Learning/Teaching, Internet Learning Technologies, ELearning, Mobile Learning, Blended Learning, Social Learning, Intercultural Awareness and Understanding, Digital Storytelling Learning/Content Management Systems, Social Networks, Virtual Worlds, Augmented Reality, Reading and Creative Writing, Digital Photography, Videography & Machinima, Music, Walking, Hiking, Biking, Travelling, Family, etc.

References
Four references are enclosed and additional references can be provided upon request.

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