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Karyn Dietrich

American-born English Language Teacher
Budapest
Karyn Dietrich

Summary

Enthusiastic English Teacher dedicated to creating an enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Experienced in implementing traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn the English language.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Self-employeed
Budapest, Hungary

Private English Tutor
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.

VIPKID Inc
remote

Online Language Teacher
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead one-on-one classes with young learners from China
  • Assess students learning through tests and feedback to parents


self
Budapest

Workshop Leader and Instructor
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead workshops and classes in improvisation for adults and children
  • Plan lessons in theatrical improvisation to reflect group and individual needs utilizing creative instruction.
  • Produce and host theatre shows.

VoicePump
Remote

Virtual Training Producer
09.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted in the smooth production of Improvisational Theatre and Communication training programs and workshops
  • Review every part of the content, including links, pop-up windows, videos, graphics, images, and interactive features.
  • Distribute attendees into breakout rooms

Ekamai International School
Bangkok

Primary School Teacher
07.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Created efficient systems to interact and communicate with parents through use of online tools like Google Drive forms and ClassDojo
  • Increased learner output by revamping existing curriculum to include STEM activities, which furthered classroom engagement and synthesis of concepts
  • Trained colleagues in how to incorporate technology in classroom

Üsküdar SEV Middle School
Istanbul

Language Arts Teacher
08.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and supplement existing curricula
  • Used educational applications (Kahoot, Quizlet, Smart Boards) to introduce and assess learned material by creating vocabulary activities, reviews and quizzes
  • Encouraged accountability by integrating classroom technology

Self-employed
Istanbul

Private Language Teacher
07.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Created individualized lesson plans, by discovering students’ unique motivations and learning styles to allow for intensive approach to learning English

Mericler Inc
Istanbul

IELTS Instructor
09.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Facilitated intensive English courses preparing students for the International English language Testing System (IELTS) exams to adult Libyan students

Dragoman Akademi
Istanbul

Business English Teacher
07.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Designed and developed effective lessons in Business English for working professionals

Lider Sisli Koleji
Istanbul, Turkey

Language Arts Teacher
09.2013 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Planned dynamic lessons in English Language Arts to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Language Club International, LCI
Daegu

English Teacher
06.2012 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Cultivated students’ language proficiency through games, science projects, art crafts, field trips and intensive language study

Tutoring by Teachers
Urbana

Tutor
10.2011 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Improved students’ school work significantly through the course of the school year by targeting and encouraging their specific interests, and raising reading/speaking levels dramatically over the course of the year

Ministry of Education
Makhinjauri

Volunteer English Teacher
01.2011 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Lived with a local family as a part of a governmental initiative to train and teach English as a foreign language

Education

The Second City - Improvisational Theater
Chicago, IL, USA

from Performing Arts
08.2020 - 12.2020

University Overview

Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio

Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) 200-hour Certificate
06.2010 - 08.2010

University Overview

Antioch University Midwest
Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts from Humanities
09.2006 - 06.2010

University Overview

Skills

Cultural understanding and sensitivity

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Timeline

Virtual Training Producer
VoicePump
09.2022 - 12.2022
Private English Tutor
Self-employeed
07.2021 - Current
The Second City - Improvisational Theater
from Performing Arts
08.2020 - 12.2020
Workshop Leader and Instructor
self
06.2020 - Current
Online Language Teacher
VIPKID Inc
01.2018 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Ekamai International School
07.2017 - 06.2018
Language Arts Teacher
Üsküdar SEV Middle School
08.2016 - 07.2017
IELTS Instructor
Mericler Inc
09.2015 - 12.2015
Private Language Teacher
Self-employed
07.2014 - 08.2016
Business English Teacher
Dragoman Akademi
07.2014 - 12.2015
Language Arts Teacher
Lider Sisli Koleji
09.2013 - 07.2014
English Teacher
Language Club International, LCI
06.2012 - 06.2013
Tutor
Tutoring by Teachers
10.2011 - 04.2012
Volunteer English Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.2011 - 06.2011
Wright State University
Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) 200-hour Certificate
06.2010 - 08.2010
Antioch University Midwest
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities
09.2006 - 06.2010
Karyn DietrichAmerican-born English Language Teacher