Brett Decker

Professional Summary
Accomplished and energetic self-starter with a solid history of achievement in teaching and maintaining extremely high standards for private companies. I’m a motivated and enthusiastic leader with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Areas of expertise include English language acquisition, curriculum writing, editing, quality assurance and team/student motivation.

Skills

Curriculum development
Education and training
English language and writing
Editing
Instructing/monitoring
Teaching critical thinking
Complex problem solving
Judgment and decision making
Education consultation


Experience
Curriculum Specialist
KK Talkee, Dublin, California, USA/Remote (April 2018-Present)

Duties and Achievements
Fully develop English curriculum for online use and publication (e-learning).
Assess the needs and possible struggles of Chinese students when learning English.
Incorporate assessments into broader curriculum.
Generate secondary documents such as homework and final exams.
Work closely in a dynamic and creative team to generate best possible product.
Review, edit and provide constructive criticism for the work of team members.
Consider feedback and constructive criticism from team members and incorporate into project.

Native English Teacher
Crestwood Academy Education Center, Tai Wai, Hong Kong (May 2016-August 2017)

Duties and Achievements
Plan class lessons based on phonics, writing, listening comprehension, and speech.
Manage the class to ensure that each student's needs are provided for.
Plan long term scheduling and events throughout the term.
Provide detailed analysis of each student's performance and behavior.
Work in close quarters with a small team of dedicated educators and professionals.
Devise games and activities which promote an integrated understanding of the course material.



Class Teacher
Joyful World International Kindergarten, Fo Tan, Hong Kong (August 2014-April 2016)

Duties and Achievements
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate
those objectives to students and staff.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, policies and procedures to maintain
order among students.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students.
Plan, prepare and execute major school events and functions.
Supervise and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and
professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote
students' educational, physical, and social development.
Offer guidance and training to less experienced teachers and colleagues.

Native English Teacher
Kojen English Language Schools, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (June 2013-July 2014)

Duties and Achievements
Successfully secure an environment conducive to fast-paced learning and
comprehension.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on
children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and
administrative regulations.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon
request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy
San Francisco State University

Additional Information
High levels of comprehension in Mandarin Chinese
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Excel