Anna Obach Primary Teacher/ESL/History-Social Studies-Geography
Canada Anna Mary Ellen ObachANNA MARY ELLEN “NELL” I. OBACH
0007 Kalachuchi Drive, Obach Compound Kamague
Bgy. Tomas Cabili, Iligan City, Philippines 9200
[email protected], whatsapp +996770425353
Skype: Annaobach. DOB: 04/14/1959
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-mary-ellen-obach-94b10127/
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. -William Butler Yeats
Professional Profile:
Intelligent, dedicated to work, resourceful to obtain requirements to comply with needs. Reliable to perform assigned tasks. Can multi-task and can work independently. Able to follow through to ensure job gets done ON TIME. Accomplishes tasks with great initiative, with very positive attitude. Keeps updated with new knowledge and techniques – teaching, research, communications, advocacy work Eagerness to learn beyond her field and willingness to try new ways of doing things. Challenged by what is not easy. Motivated, creative, supportive, inspiring. very organized, and computer proficient
With highly experienced command of English, seasoned written and verbal communication skills. Capable of leadership positions, at the same time, easily adjusts to different situations. Highly adaptable to new environments or cultures, thus, develops harmonious relationships with peers and supervisors.
Educational Profile:
TEFL Certificate of Completion 120 Hours, TEFL Professional Development Institute, High Distinction, November 28, 2016
Certificates of Completion, both Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary online professional development certificate courses for teachers, April 2016
Certificate of Completion, How to Teach Cambridge English: Young Learners, December 2015, online course, University of Cambridge
Certificate of Completion, Grammar for Teachers, Language Awareness, December 2015, online course, University of Cambridge
Master in History, graduated 2010. GPA 1.25. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines
Master in Community Development, completed academic requirements 2002. University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines.
B.S. in Foreign Service, graduated 1981. Majored in History, Political Science & Languages. University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines.
Core Strengths & Skills:
Phonics & Grammar Mentoring, coaching, teaching
Technical and Features writing and/or editing; Grammar Proofreading
Theater production: acting, directing, lights, makeup& costumes
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Language Fluency: English, Cebuano, Tagalog/Filipino, Basic Spanish and Beginner Japanese and other Philippine languages
Work Experience: Mentoring / Education
Primary- Middle/High School: ESL Phonics, English Speech & Grammar Enhancement, History/Social Studies & Geography, Basic Spanish; IELTS & TOEFL Preparation
College/University level: History of Mindanao, Philosophy of History, World History, Regional Histories (Global regions) & Geography, Basic Spanish, English Speech, Grammar & Communication, Humanities, Philippine History, Rizal’s Life & Works, Public International Law
Thesis (undergraduate) advising & defense panelist
Thesis (graduate) advising and/or editing
· initiated a successful and well-attended Humanities Lecture Series with noted artists in Music, Poetry, Painting, Sculpture, Theatre
· initiated and coordinated the successful Summer Storytelling Program for the children survivors of Typhoon Washi
· enabled students to analyze and interpret different events in History, creating their own visual and theatrical interpretations for presentation
· taught and coached young learners in Oral English and enabled them with practice and confidence in public speaking
· mentored students in comprehension of the nuances of the English language, in writing their own essays and graduation theses (college level), and in successful passing of licensure exams, IELTS, TOEIC, etc.
· provided sufficient understanding and comprehension of basic Spanish for students to be able to create their own dialogues in video and live presentation
· instilled a global awareness among the young students, created awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences and commonalities
· enabled students to understand and appreciate the study of their country’s and other countries’ histories, especially in relation to events/conditions in the recent millennium
· enabled students to relate and appreciate the study of geography in relation to a country’s culture and history
· mentored students’ theses successfully
Principal & IGCSE Teacher
Oakbridge International School Phnom Penh
July 2019 – date
Subject & Homeroom Teacher
American Global Prep School
February 2019 – June 15, 2019
Subject & Homeroom Teacher
International School of Kyrgyztan
July 2018 – December 2018
Assistant Instructor for Reading
Kumon Center Iligan, Philippines
August 2017- June 2018
English/Grade 5 Teacher
Dushanbe International School, Dushanbe, Tajikistan SY 2015-2016
Associate Lecturer/Instructor 5
1981-1987, 2005-2009 College of Arts & Sciences, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
2005-2008 Iligan Medical Center College, Iligan City
2009 St. Peter’s College, Iligan City
2010-2013, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City (two years as Department Coordinator for Philippine History group)
2013-2014, Liceo de Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City
Language Instructor/IELTS Reviewer (children and adults)
2007-2009 (TopBraz Language & Review Center, Iligan City)
2005 – date, Direct and Online (Rarejob.com)
CHARACTER & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. Le Roy W. English
Senior Deputy Headmaster
American Global Prep School
#1579 St.1003 Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey
Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Mr. Daniiyarbek Azimov
Principal
International School of Kyrgyztan
Tel No +996 776875655; 500757543
Ms. Katie Ng
Head, English Department, Primary Section
Dushanbe International School
9 Bofanda Street, Dushanbe
Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734000
Tel No +992908775581