Raja Peter Sutherland
English Teacher | US Citizen | rsutherl89@gmail.com | 503 519 9742
PROFILE
Experienced English teacher with over four years of classroom experience across Thailand, South Korea, and Vietnam. US citizen with a TEFL certification and a strong track record working in diverse environments from kindergarten through secondary level. Proven ability to design engaging lesson plans, manage mixed-level classrooms, and support student progress through structured assessment and feedback.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Teacher
Language Link Vietnam | Jun 2024 – Aug 2025 | Hanoi, Vietnam
•Taught students from kindergarten through secondary level across multiple programs.
•Designed lesson plans, administered assessments, and delivered written and verbal feedback at parent-teacher conferences.
English Teacher
ILA Vietnam | Jun 2023 – May 2024 | Hanoi, Vietnam
•Developed PowerPoint-based instructional materials for students from kindergarten through secondary level.
•Evaluated student performance and delivered comprehensive post-exam feedback.
English Teacher
Apollo English | Jun 2022 – Apr 2023 | Hanoi, Vietnam
•Delivered lessons using a pre-developed curriculum across kindergarten to secondary levels.
•Assessed student progress and provided timely, constructive feedback after each session.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Hua Qiao #2 School | Jan 2022 – May 2022 | Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
•Supervised kindergarten students and co-taught with a Thai co-teacher in an immersive bilingual environment.
•Delivered foundational lessons in English, Mathematics, and Science.
Online English Teacher
Whales English | May 2019 – Jan 2020 | Remote
•Conducted online trial classes for Chinese students aged 3–12 and recommended appropriate course placements.
English Teacher
Wharton English Academy | Apr 2018 – Sep 2018 | Ulsan, South Korea
•Instructed students in English and debate, and coordinated monthly performance events.
English Teacher
Topia Academy | Dec 2017 – Feb 2018 | Cheongju, South Korea
•Taught pre-K through middle school students with a focus on phonics, reading comprehension, and debate.
English Teacher
Poly Magnet School / Singapore International School | Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 | Pohang, South Korea
•Taught kindergarten and elementary classes following a pre-developed curriculum.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
San Francisco State University | 2014 – 2015 | San Francisco, CA
Associate in Arts in Humanities
City College of San Francisco | 2009 – 2013 | San Francisco, CA
CERTIFICATES
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) – 120 Hours
Covers lesson planning, teaching methodology, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Online Editor
International Affairs Forum | Aug 2016 – Present | Washington, DC
•Periodically reviews and edits submissions for the website and bi-annual journal.
Teaching Assistant
Project S.H.I.N.E. | Jan 2014 – May 2014 | San Francisco, CA
•Helped ESL speakers improve English proficiency in a computer-assisted learning environment.
SKILLS
Lesson Planning • Curriculum Development • Student Assessment • Classroom Management • Parent Communication • Content Editing & Proofreading • Academic Writing Standards
