Brett Saavedra Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Changhua County, Taiwan

Language Consultant- English Language consultancy (language courses, proofreading, translations) for local businesses and families- Chinese - English/ English - Chinese Translations; traditional and simplified- Independently contracted recruiter for the University of New Mexico; recruiting graduate, undergraduate, and intensive-English students- educPLAN - representative in Taiwan building a cross-Pacific network to meet Taiwan’s English language needs and goalsResults-Successfully opening and running 7 English Language learning classes in Puxin, Xihu, and Pitou, Changhua County-Translations for educPLAN and NewStar EyeLash Salon-Managing 20+ clients, ranging from translations and editing to ESL and English conversation classes

Mingdao Affiliated Preshool/ Mingdao Waldorf Elementary School

- Implement Steiner/Waldorf methods of teaching to create a hands-on learning English environment- Design and implement theme-based curriculums for a natural learning environment- Design multi-level lessons for a classroom of mixed age (3-9) and ability (low-medium) students - Communicate effectively in a bilingual setting using both English and Chinese with fellow staff members

Taichung City, Taiwan

English Language Consultant, GongYi & Jinhua Branches- Adapt teaching methods and style for a student roster varying from college students to professionals- Provide demonstration lessons for the recruitment of new students, using English and Chinese- Teach low level classes using both English and Chinese to teach grammar and vocabularyResults- Successful recruitment rate of 85%

Taichung City, Taiwan

-Creating and implementing English (phonics, grammar, reading), Science, and P.E. curriculum designed for first grade English as a second language learners-Design individual and personalized lessons for a classroom with a wide range of English competency-Create and execute lesson plans for extracurricular classes –summer camps, winter campsResults-After heading the pilot program in Zhongxin program, the school now has 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes-As a direct result of the popularity of the ESL program Zhongxin has experienced higher enrollment rates in public classes, increasing 1st grade public school enrollment at the school 100% over two years.

Taichung, Taiwan

HESS International Educational Group | Native Speaking English Teacher | December 2011 – PresentTeaching English in an all English environment-Certified in teaching English as a Foreign Language. Certificate verifies completion of a minimum 85 hours of teaching practicum-Merging American based teaching methods of McGraw-Hill curriculum with Taiwanese curriculum-Develop and implement science lesson plans for an advanced program of ESL learners-Create and execute lesson plans for extracurricular classes – origami, sports, summer camps, winter camps, artResults-Employee of the Year 2013 out 500+ teachers-Implementing 12 unique lesson plans a week-Student Retention rate of 85%, school average is 80%-Judge in the “HESS International Annual English Competence Competition 2013”- judging students on content, pronunciation, and fluency.