Private English Class in Los Angeles, CA

by Clinton Alexander Bullock

Clinton Alexander Bullock is a well-traveled, multicultural individual whose experience stems from having taught English and Spanish countries, such as Chile, Japan, The United States, and Venezuela. Having participated in the Japanese Exchange Teaching Program and other international organizations, Clinton's enthusiastic approach to teaching appeals to all ages and cultures. 

In addition, Clinton, a graduate from La Salle University, has studied the complexities of the phonetics and phonology of English. The latter has presented Clinton with the tools to effectively communicate and successfully educate those wishing to learn English/Spanish. 


Areas:

*English Grammar (Verbal and Written)

*English Conversation

*Essay Writing 

*"Losing Your Accent: Enunciating Your Way to Perfection" 

Professional Experience:

The United States Department of Defense
July 2006-July 2008
The United States Defense Language Institute
Assistant Professor
*Provide cultural and linguistic guidance to the men & women of the Armed Forces
*Assist in organizing effective class curriculums for military servicemen & women
*Teach intense comprehension & conversational to future linguists of the military

The Embassy of Japan July 2000-July 2003
Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme (J.E.T.)
English Language Teacher / Coordinator
*Taught Conversational English at Matsuura Higashi High School (Nagasaki, Japan)
*Created curriculums and supervised over 300 students
*Coordinated int?l events among Japanese & Foreign Educators

The Congress of United Latinos July 1999-July 2000
21st Century Beacon After School Program
Program Coordinator
*Supervised over 20 employees and 60 students
*Assisted teachers in developing effective curriculums for middle school students
*Organized special events and alternative activities

Philadelphia International Airport Sept. 1996-Aug. 1998
Department of Division of Aviation / Public Affairs and Public Relations
Bilingual Representative / Interpreter
*Interpreter for the airport & U. S. Immigration Department
*Assisted passengers with travel and general information

Jaguar Productions, Inc. Summer 1999
Production Assistant (Internship)
*Assistant to the director for film project
*Light bookkeeping duties
*Assisted with actors and crew personnel

Magic English World (Venezuela) Sept. 1995-June 1996
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
*Taught basic and conversational English to students
*Created curriculums for grades 6-12


Education:
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA. U.S.A. Sept. 2004-May 2006
Master of Arts: International Policy Studies--Cum Laude (with honors)
Specialization: International Negotiation/Conflict Resolution & Spanish

La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA. U.S.A. Sept. 1996-May 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Minor: Economics / Int'l Studies and Italian

Unidad Educativa Instituto Experimental, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela Sept. 1995-June 1996
School of the advanced sciences


Specialized Training:
*Spanish--Reading: Fluent / Writing: Fluent / Conversation: Fluent
*Portuguese--Reading: Fluent / Writing: Fluent / Conversation: Fluent
*Japanese--Reading: Intermediate / Writing: Intermediate / Conversation: Intermediate
*Italian--Reading: Intermediate / Writing: Intermediate / Conversation: Intermediate

Computer Knowledge
Proficient with programs such as Microsoft Office 2003, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, Illustrator 2003, Windows XP


Volunteer Work:
Chile Service Project, Santiago, Chile Dec. 1997-Jan. 1998 & May 2000
Recreation/Education Advisor
*Lived and worked in Chile
*Set up recreational facilities/programs for inner city youth
*Assisted in assembling future educational programs

Philadelphia's Futures, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Jan. 1997-May 1998
Counselor
*Aided students with their studies while on academic probation

Achievements / Affiliations:
The Int'l Model United Nations Conference, New York, U.S.A. March 1999
Student Delegate to the United Nations
*Participated in discussing issues concerning the advancement
and prosperous nature of the Kingdom of Swaziland and Africa in its entirety

Int'l Who's Who of Professional Management: Nov. 1998
*Recognizes the achievements of professionals throughout the world
and creates a platform that introduces those same individuals to one another

Phi Sigma Iota: La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Oct. 1998
*Member of the International Foreign Language Honor Society

Price:

$30/hour

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