Robert C. Bayers Email & Phone Number

22048 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, Ca 91303

- assessing and scoring online writing and speaking tests- ascertaining the accuracy of scores according to scoring rubrics- assisting in development of rubrics- attending monthly online interrater reliability and calibration meetings- alerting iTEP administrators to test & scoring anomalies- developing test preparatory materials and lesson plans.- attending annual iTEP conferences (optional)

Seattle Public Schools

-- I currently work here, two days a week and work with iTEP scoring tests online and developing materials for iTEP Test Preparation.-- I've taught at Seattle World School, West Seattle, Madison Middle, Whitman Middle, Garfield High, and Chief Sealth International School.

Canoga Park, Ca

I score iTEP tests and develop materials for studying studying to take the test.

9600 College Way N, Seattle, Wa

Responsibilities-- IEP 023 (Level 2, Listening/Speaking) for international students (5 credit hours)-- IEP 031 (Level 3, Grammar Writing) for international students (10 credit hours)-- IEP 061 (Level 6, "Writing for College") international students. (10 credit hours)-- IEP 022 ("Reading and Vocabulary, Level 2) to international students (5 credit hours)-- Teaching Intensive English to Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Saudi, U.A.E, Ivory Coast, Mongolian, Japanese, and Korean… Show more Responsibilities-- IEP 023 (Level 2, Listening/Speaking) for international students (5 credit hours)-- IEP 031 (Level 3, Grammar Writing) for international students (10 credit hours)-- IEP 061 (Level 6, "Writing for College") international students. (10 credit hours)-- IEP 022 ("Reading and Vocabulary, Level 2) to international students (5 credit hours)-- Teaching Intensive English to Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Saudi, U.A.E, Ivory Coast, Mongolian, Japanese, and Korean students. -- Listening/speaking skills, pronunciation, phoneme discrimination, spelling/sound correspondence-- Critical thinking, research and citation skills, patterns of rhetorical organization-- Vocabulary, Extensive and Intensive Reading, Parts of Speech, Reading Comprehension-- Paraphrases, Precis, Summaries, Responding in detail to a text, research projects -- Promoted intercultural awareness and understanding between international students-- Compose and publish IEP 061 syllabus, assignments, and lesson plans (IEP Level 6 students)-- Maintain accurate daily attendance and grade records-- Create and share with other IEP faculty teaching materials (e.g. exercises, tests, texts, lessons)-- Attend faculty and teaching and tracking cohort meetings-- Understand and support NSC policies and procedures-- Use technology creatively to achieve learning objectives-- Helped students adapt to American academic and national culture, society, and behavior Show less

3001 South Federal Blvd., Denver, Co

Responsibilities -- taught immigrant, refugee, and international students from Venezuela, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, the Maghreb, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, the former Soviet Republics, and Africa. -- taught English 101 (Freshman Composition) in the degree program (3 semester credit hrs.) -- focused English 101 students on fundamentals of composition -- Exposition and Analysis. -- tutored Chungwoon Univ. South Korean students attending CHU's Summer Camp Program. --… Show more Responsibilities -- taught immigrant, refugee, and international students from Venezuela, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, the Maghreb, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, the former Soviet Republics, and Africa. -- taught English 101 (Freshman Composition) in the degree program (3 semester credit hrs.) -- focused English 101 students on fundamentals of composition -- Exposition and Analysis. -- tutored Chungwoon Univ. South Korean students attending CHU's Summer Camp Program. -- taught ESL Level 11 (Intermediate) and ESL Level 17 (Advanced) 4 days and nights per wk. -- taught TOEFL prep. to Level 17 class along with composition and discussion skills. -- taught "Film Scenes for English Study" in Friday Workshops (2 x 4 hrs) mornings, evenings -- maintained accurate and timely attendance, assignment, & grade records (on Populi LMS) -- I assisted and tutored students using Populi LMS, copiers, computer basics, MS-Word, emailing, the internet, and web-based research (for student research projects). -- used Populi LMS; scanners, copiers, computers; digital projectors, videocams, cameras; iPhones; Open Source materials; and desktop publishing (e.g. PagePlus). -- composed and published syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments -- composed and shared Open Source materials with other faculty -- developed familiarity with students' countries of origin, languages, customs, and cuisines -- aided international, immigrant, and refugee students to make medical, dental, and other appointments; obtain auto repairs, childcare services, insurance, and living accommodations. -- maintained collegial relationships and collaborated closely with faculty & administrators -- participated with other faculty in curriculum and materials development (e.g. writing rubrics, exercises, tests, textbook choices, coordination of courses with university curricula) -- attended in-services, university and ESL meetings, social functions (e.g. orientations, graduations, faculty dinners) Show less

16000 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, Co

Responsibilities -- taught ESL/EAP Beginning Reading, Beginning Grammar, & Intermediate Academic Comp. -- taught students from Ethiopia, Congo, Uganda, Russia, Ukraine, Somalia, Iran, Mali, Haiti, Kenya, the Maghreb, and refugees from Nepal and Bhutan. -- maintained ESL classroom atmosphere conducive to diversity and inclusiveness -- created syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments for college credit-bearing ESL classes -- kept accurate and timely attendance, assignment… Show more Responsibilities -- taught ESL/EAP Beginning Reading, Beginning Grammar, & Intermediate Academic Comp. -- taught students from Ethiopia, Congo, Uganda, Russia, Ukraine, Somalia, Iran, Mali, Haiti, Kenya, the Maghreb, and refugees from Nepal and Bhutan. -- maintained ESL classroom atmosphere conducive to diversity and inclusiveness -- created syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments for college credit-bearing ESL classes -- kept accurate and timely attendance, assignment, test, and grade records -- conferenced with individual students concerning problems, progress, and grades -- closely monitored progress of and encouraged at-risk students -- used "Desire2Learn" Learning Management software -- attended school-wide and departmental in-services, meetings, conferences, and functions -- tutored ESL students in ESL Department four hours a week -- maintained collegial relationships and close collaboration with faculty and administrators -- used variety of techniques and technologies to teach course content -- used digital projectors, Smartboards, computer classrooms, online ESL sites and other online materials; Open Source software and materials, scanners, and iPhones. -- instructed and assisted students in computer use, keyboarding, MS-Word, OpenOffice, email, copiers, American society, culture, customs, manners, politics, and history. -- developed familiarity with students' countries of origin, languages, customs, and cuisines. -- assisted students needing information and help with medical, dental, & other appointments -- developed Open Source materials to share with other faculty. Show less

3001 South Federal Blvd., Denver, Co 80236

-- taught Intensive English and EAP 4-hour sessions morning and evening four days a week; or, taught 4-hour Intensive English and EAP sessions mornings (Beginning and Intermediate ESL (grammar, listen/speaking, reading, writing, and TOEFL Preparation. -- taught immigrant, refugee, and international students from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Maghreb, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, China, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, and Venezuela.--… Show more -- taught Intensive English and EAP 4-hour sessions morning and evening four days a week; or, taught 4-hour Intensive English and EAP sessions mornings (Beginning and Intermediate ESL (grammar, listen/speaking, reading, writing, and TOEFL Preparation. -- taught immigrant, refugee, and international students from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Maghreb, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, China, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, and Venezuela.-- tutored in Writing Center and assisted students learning copiers, computer basics, MS-Word, emailing, and the fundamentals of internet use. -- used Blackbaud and Populi Learning Management Systems -- composed and published syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments -- composed and shared Open Source materials with other faculty -- developed familiarity with students' countries of origin, languages, customs, and cuisines -- aided international, immigrant, and refugee students to make medical, dental, and other appointments; obtain auto repairs, childcare services, insurance, and living accommodations. -- maintained collegial relationships and collaborated closely with faculty & administrators -- participated with other faculty in curriculum and materials development (e.g. writing rubrics, exercises, tests, textbook choices, coordination of courses with university curricula) -- attended in-services, university and ESL meetings, COTESOL conferences, social functions (e.g. orientations, graduations, faculty dinners) Show less

4700 South Yosemite Street, Englewood, Co

Responsibilities -- taught as a substitute teacher in Cherry Creek School District 12 secondary classrooms -- taught classes in English, Social Studies, Foreign Languages (e.g. Japanese, Spanish) -- supervised native-born American and immigrant, refugee, and international public school students from all over the world, including Somalia, Ethiopia, West Africa, Central Europe, the Far East, etc.-- arrived punctually at scheduled school and classroom -- kept accurate… Show more Responsibilities -- taught as a substitute teacher in Cherry Creek School District 12 secondary classrooms -- taught classes in English, Social Studies, Foreign Languages (e.g. Japanese, Spanish) -- supervised native-born American and immigrant, refugee, and international public school students from all over the world, including Somalia, Ethiopia, West Africa, Central Europe, the Far East, etc.-- arrived punctually at scheduled school and classroom -- kept accurate attendance records and accurate records of assignments and progress -- implemented and strictly adhered to regular teacher's lesson plans -- maintained order, discipline, and time on task -- organized and supervised field trip to Colorado Muslim Society and Mosque -- maintained and encouraged inclusiveness and diversity in classrooms -- long-term subbing Pre-College Composition and 9th Grade English at Overland High School -- long-term subbing Social Studies (World History, Religions of the World) at Cherry Creek -- used PowerSchool Classroom Mgt. System for records, grades, assignments, lesson plans -- used Smartboards, digital projectors, computers, computer classrooms, & online materials -- practiced Fire Drills, Lockdowns, Rapid Responses to Emergencies -- supervised hallways, lunchrooms, recreation, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and parking lots -- attended English and Social Studies Dept. meetings when subbing long-term -- maintained collegiality and collaboration with faculty, administrators, and host teacher. Show less

Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities -- As composition professor taught Elect 06, Freshman English, and Composition 050 (Sophomore Comp). to predominately Japanese students-- taught in Arts and Sciences 2 years as Adjunct Professor of Composition -- coordinated course and writing objectives with Arts and Sciences English Department -- consulted with other professors about writing requirements and student writing deficiencies -- conferenced daily with individual students (all students… Show more Responsibilities -- As composition professor taught Elect 06, Freshman English, and Composition 050 (Sophomore Comp). to predominately Japanese students-- taught in Arts and Sciences 2 years as Adjunct Professor of Composition -- coordinated course and writing objectives with Arts and Sciences English Department -- consulted with other professors about writing requirements and student writing deficiencies -- conferenced daily with individual students (all students conferenced each week) -- taught fundamentals of college essay writing about issues in a reading. -- taught in the IELP (Intensive English Language Program) 5 afternoons a week (2-6 pm) -- team-taught IELP content course, "American History" -- taught in the Adult and Continuing Education Program two nights a week -- attended "Writing Committee" meetings, conducted inter-rater reliability workshops -- assisted in writing the rubric used in Writing Exam -- as member of Writing Committee, implemented IELP school-wide Writing Exam -- tutored in TUJ's "Writing Center" -- conducted placement interviews for IELP applicants -- taught TOEFL preparation and proctored TOEFL Exams -- kept accurate attendance and grade records -- conferenced with individual students about their progress and grades -- attended school and teacher meetings and all social functions -- developed new ESL technique of using video as stimulus for speaking, grammar, & writing. Show less

Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities -- taught Beginning & Intermediate English Conversation, Reading, Grammar, & Vocabulary -- taught 5-9 pm 5 nights per week and on Saturday mornings at Fujitsu locations in Tokyo -- taught ESL engineers, businessmen, and office workers of our major client, Fujitsu, Ltd. -- to teach, I traveled to Fujitsu branches (e.g., Kamata, Kawasaki, Yokohama) -- conducted hundreds of placement interviews & assessed skill levels of Fujitsu employees -- kept accurate… Show more Responsibilities -- taught Beginning & Intermediate English Conversation, Reading, Grammar, & Vocabulary -- taught 5-9 pm 5 nights per week and on Saturday mornings at Fujitsu locations in Tokyo -- taught ESL engineers, businessmen, and office workers of our major client, Fujitsu, Ltd. -- to teach, I traveled to Fujitsu branches (e.g., Kamata, Kawasaki, Yokohama) -- conducted hundreds of placement interviews & assessed skill levels of Fujitsu employees -- kept accurate attendance and grade records -- designed lesson plans and assigned and marked homework -- discussed Japanese cultural concepts and issues (e.g., "kanashibari," "yume makura") -- undertook materials and curriculum development for PACC at its Yotsuya headquarters -- attended teacher meetings and class social functions (e.g. after hours parties, graduation) -- conferenced with students about progress -- consulted with Fujitsu students about their upcoming business trips to the United States -- discussed with individual students their personal goals with regard to American English -- taught and discussed American and Japanese cultural differences -- conducted ESL classes at Fujitsu "retreats" near Mt. Fuji. -- judged and gave awards at "English Speech Contests" for Fujitsu employees. -- taught Business English through video. -- created and developed entirely new techniques of using video as a stimulus for speaking. Show less

Denver, Co

Responsibilities -- taught as a substitute teacher in Denver Public School classrooms throughout Denver -- supervised classes in English, Foreign Languages (French, Spanish), Social Studies, Math, Art, and P.E. -- arrived punctually at scheduled school and classroom -- kept accurate attendance records and accurate records of assignments and progress -- implemented and strictly adhered to regular teacher's lesson plans -- maintained order, discipline, and time on task… Show more Responsibilities -- taught as a substitute teacher in Denver Public School classrooms throughout Denver -- supervised classes in English, Foreign Languages (French, Spanish), Social Studies, Math, Art, and P.E. -- arrived punctually at scheduled school and classroom -- kept accurate attendance records and accurate records of assignments and progress -- implemented and strictly adhered to regular teacher's lesson plans -- maintained order, discipline, and time on task -- maintained collegiality and collaboration with faculty, administrators, and host teacher. Show less

Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities -- taught English rhetoric and composition to ELECT 06 (Remedial) predominately Japanese, Korean, and American writing students -- taught English rhetoric and composition to Freshman Composition students -- taught six hours of comp. (Remedial & Freshman Comp) in Summer Intensive Program -- advised and instructed students in American history, education, society, culture, art, music, political economy, religion, manners, and behavior. -- designed and… Show more Responsibilities -- taught English rhetoric and composition to ELECT 06 (Remedial) predominately Japanese, Korean, and American writing students -- taught English rhetoric and composition to Freshman Composition students -- taught six hours of comp. (Remedial & Freshman Comp) in Summer Intensive Program -- advised and instructed students in American history, education, society, culture, art, music, political economy, religion, manners, and behavior. -- designed and implemented course syllabi and lesson plans -- maintained accurate attendance records; maintained records of student progress, & arrived punctually to classes. -- taught the fundamentals of college writing: the rhetorical strategies (e.g., description, narrative, definition, exposition, argumentation, etc.) but chiefly how to discuss issues in texts -- prepared non-native English speakers to plan and write American college-level compositions -- taught types of rhetorical approaches and how to combine them into an interesting essay -- held daily conferences with individual students -- attended English Department meetings and school-wide functions and social events -- worked as a Writing Center tutor -- coordinated course objectives with other professors in the College of Arts and Sciences-- maintained collegial and collaborative relationship with IELP and Arts and Sciences faculty-- hired by TUJ Dean William Sharp and IELP Director Nancy Baxer Show less

Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities -- taught Beginning & Intermediate English Conversation, Reading, Grammar, & Vocabulary -- taught 5-9 pm 5 nights per week and on Saturday mornings at Fujitsu locations in Tokyo -- taught ESL engineers, businessmen, and office workers of our major client, Fujitsu, Ltd. -- to teach, I traveled to Fujitsu branches (e.g., Kamata, Kawasaki, Yokohama) -- conducted hundreds of placement interviews & assessed skill levels of Fujitsu employees -- kept accurate… Show more Responsibilities -- taught Beginning & Intermediate English Conversation, Reading, Grammar, & Vocabulary -- taught 5-9 pm 5 nights per week and on Saturday mornings at Fujitsu locations in Tokyo -- taught ESL engineers, businessmen, and office workers of our major client, Fujitsu, Ltd. -- to teach, I traveled to Fujitsu branches (e.g., Kamata, Kawasaki, Yokohama) -- conducted hundreds of placement interviews & assessed skill levels of Fujitsu employees -- kept accurate attendance and grade records -- designed lesson plans and assigned and marked homework -- discussed Japanese cultural concepts and issues (e.g., "kanashibari," "yume makura") -- undertook materials and curriculum development for PACC at its Yotsuya headquarters -- attended teacher meetings and class social functions (e.g. after hours parties, graduation) -- conferenced with students about progress -- consulted with Fujitsu students about their upcoming business trips to the United States -- discussed with individual students their personal goals with regard to American English -- taught and discussed American and Japanese cultural differences Show less

Via Mazzini, Bologna, Italy

Responsibilities: -- Collaborated with the school's English teachers, Luisa Pantaleoni and Cicci Tomassini -- Conducted 3 hour tutorials after school to Italian students majoring in English Lang. and Lit. -- Taught and discussed American culture, history, society, and politics -- Led and moderated discussions on political, social, economic, and geopolitical issues -- Taught the vocabulary for these discussions (e.g., "campaign," "lobbyist," "political hack") -- Tutored… Show more Responsibilities: -- Collaborated with the school's English teachers, Luisa Pantaleoni and Cicci Tomassini -- Conducted 3 hour tutorials after school to Italian students majoring in English Lang. and Lit. -- Taught and discussed American culture, history, society, and politics -- Led and moderated discussions on political, social, economic, and geopolitical issues -- Taught the vocabulary for these discussions (e.g., "campaign," "lobbyist," "political hack") -- Tutored in English Literature and Poetry (e.g. Wm. Wordsworth, Samuel Johnson, Keats) -- Assisted individual students in understanding literary works, poems, and poetics. -- Tutored students in the use of idiomatic English -- Taught the language of discussion, disagreement, and argument Show less

Barcelona, Spain

Responsibilities--Taught Beginning English Conversation to students and businessmen from June to August, 1978--Taught 3 classes per day 3-5 days a week; classes of 1-8 students--Began and ended each class punctually--Conducted placement interviews with prospective students--Closely and meticulously followed teaching procedures established by Magaz School and its teaching materials--maintained friendly atmosphere directed toward achieving daily learning objectives… Show more Responsibilities--Taught Beginning English Conversation to students and businessmen from June to August, 1978--Taught 3 classes per day 3-5 days a week; classes of 1-8 students--Began and ended each class punctually--Conducted placement interviews with prospective students--Closely and meticulously followed teaching procedures established by Magaz School and its teaching materials--maintained friendly atmosphere directed toward achieving daily learning objectives --Kept accurate progress records on each student--Regularly assessed progress through oral exams, quizzes, and exams Show less

-- Team Taught with Sabbas Xatzisabbas (the grammar teacher and owner of the frondistirion) -- ESL to classes of Greek students five nights a week (5-9) (Beginning and Advanced) -- ESL Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to students taking Cambridge English exams -- Designed and wrote Course Objectives and Lesson Plans -- Assessed progress and assigned appropriate materials -- Discussed Greek and American political issues -- Discussed American history, culture… Show more -- Team Taught with Sabbas Xatzisabbas (the grammar teacher and owner of the frondistirion) -- ESL to classes of Greek students five nights a week (5-9) (Beginning and Advanced) -- ESL Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to students taking Cambridge English exams -- Designed and wrote Course Objectives and Lesson Plans -- Assessed progress and assigned appropriate materials -- Discussed Greek and American political issues -- Discussed American history, culture, politics, and society Show less

Colorado State Public School Teaching Licensure, Secondary Education & Colo. Professional Teacher'S Licensing

36 hours of Education plus student teaching. I have endorsements in English Language Arts and ESL/Bilingual Education and am fully.

M.A., Tesol (Esl)

--qualification required to teach at college level; but also basis for endorsements in public schools in ESL and Bilingual Education..

B.A, English Literature And Composition

Total of 83 semester hours of course work, undergraduate and graduate, in the field of English Literature, Grammar, & Composition.