Corey Fayne

Experience

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  Brain Boosters (Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church)

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Tutor

  • Tutored 5-10 students (1-8th grade) in Math, Science, English and Reading • Incorporated math into cooking classes to help students implement learned material in a practical manner

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  Link Crew (Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center)

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

  Leader

  • Organized events to help acclimate freshman to the high school experience• Events included: Freshman Dance and Orientation (guide) and Cocoa and Cram (tutor) • Met with 10 students once a week as a mentor and role model as they transitioned into high school

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  Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Writing Center Tutor

  • Peer-Reviewed English papers for 9-12th students • Assisted in redesigning the Writing Center • Worked collaboratively on projects to help one develop one’s individual writing style • Incorporated best practices from North Side College Prep to enhance Writing Center techniques

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  The Posse Foundation

  Jan 2011 - May 2015

  Scholar

  • Participated in a two-year training program of which the following areas were explored: team building and group support, cross-cultural communication, leadership and academic excellence• Facilitated controversial group discussions around race, gender and other pertinent topics among grantees and staff• One of 85 Scholars competitively selected from a pool of 2,300 applicants

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  The Coop Fountain

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Coopster

  • Cooks, cleans, and handles the register in order to maintain full efficiency and balance of the establishment

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  Pomona College

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

  Writing Fellow and Writing Fellow Intern, Tutor

  • Writing Fellow Intern for an introductory English class for incoming freshman• Writing Fellow who guided students throughout their writing endeavors during their undergraduate career

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  Queer Resource Center

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Mentor

  • Helped students become acclimated to varying college dynamics through exploration of sexuality, gender and identity

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  Breakthrough Collaborative

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Writing Teacher Intern

  • Prepared and taught two separate classes for 12 seventh-graders• Created and Co-taught an introductory photography class where students were required to work collaboratively, think critically and practice performing/presenting • Coached individual students for additional writing instruction to reinforce fundamental academic skills

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  Senior Center

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Teacher Volunteer

  • Co-teaches an English conversation class at a Senior Center every Friday

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  Insadong Senior Center

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Teacher Volunteer

  • Co-taught an English conversation class at a Senior Center in Insadong every Friday

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  Namu Child Care Center

  Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Volunteer

  • Assisted elementary and middle school students from underprivileged backgrounds with English-learning activities, as well participated in outdoor physical games/activities with students

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  Breakthrough Collaborative

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Writing Teacher Intern

  • Prepared and taught two separate classes for 9 eighth and ninth-graders • Created and Co-taught an introductory step class where students were required to work collaboratively, think critically and practice performing/presenting• Served on Breakthrough Leadership Committeeo Served administrative responsibilities for executive director o Liaison between faculty and professional staffo Collaboratively managed Breakthrough logistical, relational, and mission-affiliated tasks/concerns• Leader of the Digital Media Committee o Led logistical tasks and the development of final video projects Show less

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  Pomona College Office of Study Abroad

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Study Abroad Peer Mentor

  • Helped maintain organization and fluidity within the office• Assisted with administrative work• Mentored prospective study abroad students • Led general informational study abroad presentations

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  Fulbright Korea

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  English Teaching Assistant

  Fulbright South Korea ETA Awardee

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  Neungin Middle School

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  English Teacher (ETA)

  • Taught English, textbook-free, to over 650 first and second-year boy middle school students, where lessons catered to building students' critical thinking skills, creative expression and the four primary components of language acquisition, 22+ hours/week, 45 minutes/class

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  North Korean Defectors

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Mentor

  • Assisted in collaboratively bridging American and Korean culture via 1-1 mentoring in both English and Korean on a weekly basis

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  Fulbright

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Discussion Leader

  • Led and facilitated discussions in groups of 10-15 people for three 30-minute sessions at the Fulbright Spring & Fall Conferences

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  English Winter Camp

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2015

  English Instructor

  • Led and instructed 50 upper-intermediate high school boys selected for a competitive two-day English Winter Camp• Led a large-group step class. In groups, students performed learned step exercises on stage

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  Reach the World

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Writer

  • Submitted weekly published journals, logbooks, albums and field notes to invigorate American students’ interests in studying abroad as well as enlighten them about cultural sensitivity, 12 consecutive weeks total• Conducted up to three formal Skype interviews with a partnered American school• Featured twice for distinguished article submissions

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  The Posse Foundation

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2021

  Mentor

  • Mentors prospective Posse alumni with fellowship or grad school application processes

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  Fulbright & Jeju POE

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  Presenter

  • Guest presenter for approximately 40 prospective 2016 Fulbright South Korea ETAs during their orientation, Presentation: General Lesson Planning • Guest presenter at the Jeju City Education Center for approximately 30 native English and Korean English teachers during a three-hour Education workshop, Presentation: Efficacy in Garnering Student Interests • Guest Presenter at the Jeju City Education Center for 24 Korean English teachers during a three-hour Education Workshop, Presentation: Accessing and Invigorating a Student-Centered Classroom Show less

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  Fulbright English Program

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  English Instructor

  • Led and instructed a Beginner level English class for a student class size of 10 (student demographic consisting of 5 elementary students, 4 middle school students and 1 high school student) for two consecutive weeks at Jungwon University, 5 hours/day • Mentored first-year Fulbright ETAs for either their first or second mock class instruction for two consecutive weeks• Led and instructed an African-American Stepdance class for a total of 12 FEP students for two consecutive weeks, 1 hour/class Show less

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  Korean Bridge Initiative (KBI)

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Director in Jeju, South Korea

  • Responsible for collaboratively handling logistical, financial and academic concerns of the program, for which brands itself in providing free English educational opportunities for underprivileged Korean students

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  Seogwipo Daeshin Middle School

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  English Teacher (ETA)

  • Teaches English, textbook-free, to over 450 first, second and third-year boy and girl middle school students, where lessons cater to building students' critical thinking skills, creative expression and the four primary components of language acquisition, 15+ hours/week, 45 minutes/class

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  Jeju POE

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2016

  Translation Team Member

  • Co-translated manuscripts and speeches with English teachers and supervisors for the Jeju Governor of Education, The President of Jeju National University and other featured participants in Jeju’s first annual Education Symposium during two weeks

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  Education Cultural Festival

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Debate Moderator

  • Moderated 8 advanced high school students during their English Debate at the annual Education Cultural Festival

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  Je’nam Bo’yook’won Orphanage

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  Volunteer

  • Taught, led and played with elementary and middle school students with other English teachers once/twice a month

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  English Winter Camp

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  English Instructor

  • Led and instructed approximately 10 intermediate high school boys (1st-3rd grade) at a two-day English Winter

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  Hyatt Regency Hotel

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  English Tutor

  • Tutors hotel and conversational English as a volunteer to two Korean employees at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2+hours/week, 1 hour/class

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  Hana Academy Seoul (HFG)

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  Foreign Instructor in English

  Foreign Instructor in English (영어의 외국인 교사) at Hana Academy Seoul (하나고등학교)

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  Illinois State Board of Education

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Substitute Teacher

  Charter Substitute Teacher Network (CSTN) substitute teacher for elementary, middle and high school students

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  Chicago Scholars

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2023

  Emerge Coach

  Emerge Summer Career and Leadership Program Coach

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  Community Impact

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  TASC Program Coordinator
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  Amerigo Education

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Student Support Counselor
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  Noble Schools

  Aug 2021 - now

  Current Korean Teacher, Former Junior College Seminar Teacher & College Counselor
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  Chicago Home Tutor

  Apr 2023 - now

  Tutor

  Tutors, coaches, and mentors students of diverse learning backgrounds, ages (elementary-high school), strengths, and growth areas.