- Committed journalism/writing professional with 15 years of experience in print and digital publishing
- Committed teaching professional with over 8.5 years of experience in domestic and global education
- Proven leadership competence, integrity, and cultural intelligence with a high work ethic
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and a knack for language learning
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I am Charles McKinney IV
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KEY QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Peace Corps Response Rwanda
- Teaches undergraduate academic & business English at the University of Rwanda
- Working on the development of an academic writing center on the main campus
- Assisting local colleagues with classes through introduction of diverse teaching methods
Huye, Rwanda
TEFL Lecturer Volunteer
Feb. 2018 – Present,Peace Corps Macedonia
- Taught English to about 100 pupils at a primary school in a rural Macedonian village
- Collaborated with Macedonian counterparts to implement projects for promoting English
- Facilitated occasional youth conversation hours and monthly book club discussions for the Competitive College Club (CCC) at the American Corner Macedonia
Novaci, Macedonia
TEFL Volunteer
Dec. 2015- Dec. 2017Wilmington University Graduate Center
- Conducted private tutoring sessions for students with disabilities as needed by the SDO
- Trained students in the research fundamentals of APA documentation style
- Reviewed thesis and dissertation projects for content, stylistic and mechanical correctness
New Castle, DE
Graduate Writing Tutor
July 2014 – August 2015The Essay School of Language
- Taught reading comprehension, writing, and research skills to students who are preparing for studies both overseas and in local universities
- Prepared students for TOEFL, GED, SAT, GMAT, and GRE exams
- Guided students in the research process of compiling and organizing data for graduate level coursework in preparation for thesis and dissertation writing projects
Bangkok, Thailand
English Instructor/Researcher
March 2013- April 2014TipMine
- Interviewed various professionals for unique and specialized content
- Encouraged social network contacts to visit and to join the site
- Created original tip content to build the start-up website and to raise brand awareness
Telecommute
Digital Marketing/Editorial Intern
May 2013-July 2013EF English First
- Planned/prepared lessons for the young learners program by using cutting edge materials
- Handled administrative tasks pertinent to work and as assigned by the Director of Studies
- Trained new teachers in pupil progress report writing & in Teacher Knowledge Test prep
Beijing, China
English Foreign Expert
Dec. 2011-Dec. 2012English Program in Korea
- Jointly conducted English conversation and multimedia classes with Korean co-teacher
- Assisted in the production of inaugural English newspaper for students and faculty
- Ran after-school English class for small group of students & a new morning English Club
Andong, South Korea
Guest English Teacher
Sept. 2010-Sept. 2011Kelly Educational Staffing
- Taught at various public and charter schools in Northern Delaware
- Supervised children during lunchtime and at recess to ensure their safety
- Attended occasional work-related training and workshops for professional development
New Castle, DE
Substitute Educator
October 2009-Sept. 2010
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Media Communications, 2014 (graduated with honors) Webster University [International], Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Arts, International Business Foreign Language (Minor: Entrepreneurship), 2009, Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA
Diploma, College Prep, Honors & Advanced Placement Program, 2005, Concord High School, Wilmington, DE
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND TRAINING
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Publisher); Working knowledge of Photoshop, CMS, SEO, Quark and InDesign; Social media savvy
- Foreign Languages: Conversational Mandarin & Spanish; basic Korean, Italian & Kinyarwanda; advanced low proficiency in Macedonian; working knowledge of Albanian
- Certified in TESOL 100-hour teacher training course (2011) and in Breaking into Print Creative Writing Program (2013); Theology (2009)
- Participant, Autism Training (2011); Mercy Centre Volunteer Recruiter & Teacher (2014); Mandarin Chinese Teacher at Wilmington Library (2014-15); GED Language Arts Tutor at the Fathership Foundation (2014-15); Travelogue Presenter at Concord High School, Wilmington Library, Immaculata University, Concord Presbyterian Church and Victory Christian Center (2011-18); Peace Corps Macedonia Intercultural Competence & Diversity Training (2016); Agape International Political Camp in Italy (2016); Peace Corps Rwanda Perma Gardening Workshop (2018)
- Publications: National Journal website published “An African-American Student Experiences a Different Kind of Diversity in Southeast Asia” (August, 2014); College Media: Learning in Action co-author of “Diversity, Learning and Media Organizations” chapter-essay for Peter Lang Publishing: New York, 2016; The Black Expat website published “Under the Microscope” about the author’s work life in Beijing, China (April, 2017); Macedonia English Essay Challenge (MEEC) E-book co-creator and editor (June, 2017); Webster University GLIMPSE publication of “Volunteerism and Altruism: American Ideals that Showcase a National Legacy of Service” (March, 2018)