Where I Am. Where I’m Going.

PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK

I am interested in the use and effects of aesthetics in educational technology. In particular I am researching a tool that can be utilized across various platforms to test for the aesthetic value of an digital educational program and measure the effects concerning task performance, credibility, and motivation.

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ABOUT JONATHAN BAKER

Who I Am

I have been in the education industry since 2009. I began my career in South Korea wherein I taught ESL classes for students, staff, and administrators. I later moved on to instructing Korean English teachers in pedagogical classes and working in human resources to recruit and train new teachers. In 2016 I joined Texas Southmost College as a full-time instructor. I have a B.A. in philosophy from Bethel College and a M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from the American College of Education. Currently I am pursuing doctor of education in curriculum and instruction specializing in educational technology at UTRGV.

INSTRUCTOR, TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE

February 2016 - Present

Curriculum & instructional design for college reading and integrated reading and writing classes.
Implemented educational activities via Pearson Learning Studio.
Creation & design of advertisement media for accelerated courses.
Adjunct faculty hiring committee member, security committee member, cultural awareness committee member
Faculty advisor for student travel organization, traditional dance organization
Presenter at school convocation, CASP 2017, NADE 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE

TEACHER, EWHA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

March 2015 - February 2016

Curriculum and textbook design and implementation in English conversation classes for all 1st year (430+) students and 2nd year (250+) students on the humanities track
Evaluator for school wide English speech contest and essay contest
Designed supplemental classes on topics like English through American Television, English through Modern Media, English through Pop Songs, English through American Sitcoms, English through Dance Sport
Examiner for Mid-term and Final test questions
Chaperone for school excursion and training
Directed pop club in staging and choreography for school festivals

TEACHER TRAINER, SEOUL ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER

March 2014 - February 2015

Composed a training course from scratch for primary and secondary teachers on listening in English
Became known as the “King of Preparation” teaching in a creative and fun way
Controlled a dance sport activity club along with a hiking club
Attended conferences on understanding the North Korean educational system and culture
Developed a textbook and handouts for classes
Was consistently evaluated weekly by trainees as one of the most creative teachers at SEEC

TEACHER, HWANIL HIGH SCHOOL

March 2013 - February 2014

Designed a new portfolio project to help students gain admission to universities
Created and ran an English speaking contest, essay writing contest and portfolio contests
Constructed afterschool classes based on student demand and request
Devised summer supplementary classes and English camps for students to use their creativity alongside modern media and technology
Awarded Outstanding NSET of the Year
Test examiner for national and city wide certifications in English
Supervised Hip-Hop club and choreographed dance routine for school festival
Overlooked a Korean International Mock Congress club and helped them to win at regionals
Member of the organizational board committee for the 2013 Seoul International Education Forum

COORDINATOR, SEOUL METROPOLITAN OFFICE OF EDUCATION HEADQUARTERS

February 2011 - February 2013

Recruited and placed over 1,000 teachers in public and private primary and secondary schools under SMOE
Ran and organize workshops, trainings, and orientation for Native Speakers of English Teachers (NSETs)
Organized a nationwide information network on tax laws, pension, health care, visa requirements, etc.
Worked with a team to implement certification program and raise standards for NSETs to save over $30,000,000USD
Cut in half the need for new teachers, grew school satisfaction with NSET’s from 80% to 90%
Managed the evaluations, renewals, and contract completions of 1200+ NSETs every year.

STUDENT TRAINER, SEOUL ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER

November 2009 - January 2011

Helped to author, edit and produce two textbooks still in use for middle school and elementary students
All bi-weekly evaluations of my teaching were marked as excellent.
Several classes were recorded for the study and edification of other teachers working at my institution.
Composed, edited and produced weekly productions
Was selected as an evaluator for TEE-A and TEE-M as requested by S.M.O.E. for Korean English Teachers working in Seoul
Appointed as a reviewer of the third headquarters where I helped to set-up the competitive exam for selecting eligible candidates for appointment as public secondary school teachers of 2010

Teaching

Methodology

Creative

Innovation

Educational

Technology

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

What I’ve Learned

B.A., BETHEL COLLEGE

2004-2008

I majored in both philosophy and Christian ministries. My academic interests included Platonism, Epistemology, and philosophy of mind.

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M.ED., AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

2013-2014

I majored in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in English as a second language. My major research project investigated motivational factors for participating in extracurricular activities related to English education.