Karen A. LivecchiaCitizenship: United States
U.S. Mobile: +1-917-993-1543
WeChat: kalivecchia518karen@nyedits.com
Kakao: kalivecchia
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlivecchia
Dear Hiring Manager/School Director/Recruiter:
As a skilled and enthusiastic ESL instructor with nearly a decade of teaching experience, I include my resume below for your consideration. With my background in teaching, tutoring, and writing skills instruction, I am seeking new opportunities to expand my TESOL/TEFL knowledge and experience.
I also have more than 15 years of experience in providing editing and writing skills development in the U.S. as well internationally. I enjoy creating writing-focused lessons as well as reading comprehension exercises to improve skills for a wide range of students.
Given my current and previous professional experience and educational credentials, I am well prepared to meet a high standard of instruction and student interaction. I will work hard to exceed your expectations in a teaching or advising position.
My current contract expires on December 5 as I currently hold a valid E-2 visa in Korea, which expires in January 2025.
Additionally, I can only consider online teaching/consulting positions in Mainland China.
I look forward to discussing my qualifications in further detail, if you are interested. Thank you for your consideration—I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Karen Livecchia
Karen A. Livecchia
Citizenship: United States
U.S. Mobile: +1-917-993-1543
WeChat: kalivecchia518
Email: karen@nyedits.com
Kakao: kalivecchia
Education
Teacher’s College, Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
• College Advising Program Online: Professional Development Certificate, Awarded July 2022
New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), New York, NY
• Master of Science in Publishing (A.B.T.)
Harvard University, Division of Continuing Education, Cambridge, MA
• Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Humanities, cum laude
Honors and Awards
William K. Beard Publishing Scholarship Recipient: New York University, New York, NY
Dean’s Graduate Merit Scholarship Recipient: New York University, New York, NY
Dean’s Merit Scholarship Recipient: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
National Dean’s List Member, representing the top 10% of college students in the U.S.
Teaching Experience
Education Consultant & English for Academic Purposes Writing Instructor: Veritas Academy, Busan, Korea
December 2021 – Present
• Lead writing skills instruction for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program within an ESL environment including strategies for critical thinking skills with academic essay writing instruction.
• Provide customized test-prep instruction including one-on-one coaching for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), strategic review of reading comprehension skills for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) including ESL reading comprehension strategies for the test.
• Offer college and secondary school application essay coaching and editing from idea development to final version. Brainstorm and coach drafting of personal statements, edit resumes, and activities lists.
English Writing Skills Instructor/Part-time: CLT (Culture, Language, Training), Gangnam, Seoul, Korea
February 2022 – September 2023 and April 2019 – December 2019
• Offered writing skills and business English instruction virtually including detailed feedback on samples of written work for each lesson completed. Assisted with sourcing and recruiting of tutors for company owner.
• Provided writing skills and English conversational instruction for three (3) adult students at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services-Korea including one adult student enrolled in university in Seoul.
Education Consultant: Shenzhen Habor Education & Technology Company, Ltd., Shenzhen, China
February 2020 – February 2023: U.S.-based Remote Contract Position During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Provided educational consulting for students including one-on-one standardized test preparation and customized ESL instruction. This included Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) as well as Duolingo English (DET) proficiency test.
• Offered college application and secondary school essay editing including coaching regarding organizing components of a college application package. Also, provided writing skills workshops and webinars covering initial idea to a polished final version of the admissions essay.
Education Consultant: Veritas Education Group, Vienna, Virginia
September 2020 – November 2021: Remote Contract Position During COVID-19 Pandemic
Education Consultant: Commitment Education Nanjing, Nanjing, China
September 2020 – October 2021: Remote Contract Position During COVID-19 Pandemic
ESL Instructor: English VINE (EVINE) Academy, Gireum, Seongbuk, Seoul, Korea
December 2018 – December 2019
TOEFL Instructor, Speaking and Writing: Seoul Language Institute, Daechi, Gangnam, Seoul, Korea
May 2018 – November 2018
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Volunteer,
The International Center at Catholic Archdiocese of New York City, NY
November 2017 – May 2018
Consulting and Editorial Positions
TOEFL Test-Prep Consultant & Online Course Designer: April 2023 – Present
Advanced English Exams @ Thinkific.com
• We specialize in preparing students for TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo English proficiency exams with online courses designed to equip learners with the skills and strategies to excel on test day.
Content Development Consultant: March 2010 – Present
NY Edits, New York, NY
• Offering academic and general writing skills instruction including English proficiency test prep instruction, ESL learning assessments for reading comprehension as well as English conversational skills.
Talent Sourcing Manager: August 2012 – July 2014
LearningMate Solutions, Inc., New York, NY
LearningMate offers innovative, customized education solutions around multi-level student curriculum, online media development plus a full range of online testing assessments for the higher education marketplace.
Professional Training
OXFORD SEMINARS, New York, New York, USA
Teaching TOEFL and IELTS Specialization Module: 40-hour Certification Issued September 2021
• Business English Specialization Module: 40-hour Certification Issued April 2018
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL): 100-hour Certification Issued January 2018
PREMIER TEFL, TOEIC Instructor Preparation Course (Online): 30-hour Certification Issued May 2022
Technical skills
• Thinkific: TOEFL & IELTS Online Course Development including Teacher Training Courses Online
• Canvas: ESL & Academic Writing Skills Online Course Development
• Zoom, Voov, and Skype: Online Classes for TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo English Test classes
• Google Classroom: Class management for TOEFL, EAP, and for College Application Essays classes
