Christian Jacobs

Experience

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  CHUNGDAHM Learning

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  ESOL Instructor

  -Preparing classroom and course materials-Assigning homework and exams-Grading students’ assessments-Creating individualized plans for students with special requirements (e.g. learning disabilities)-Researching new teaching methods for teaching English as a second language-Creating a supportive and positive classroom environment -Maintaining records of student attendance and grades-Collaborating with educational staff to provide a positive learning experience to students Show less

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  Bestian Language Institute

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

  Teacher Department Head

  Bestian Institute is the market leader in ESL education in Daejoen, delivering innovative and cutting-edge curriculum in South Korea.•Hired and trained employees according to a prescribed recruitment forecast.• Managed employee relationships and engaged in conflict-resolution exercises.• Facilitated performance evaluation meetings with employees and implemented incentive programmes.• Worked with outsourcing companies to compile applications for consideration.• Negotiated salaries with employees and maintained a fixed budget. Show less

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  Taejon Christian International School

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  School Counseling Intern

  • Coached students on choosing academic courses to support their career development plans• Assisted School Counselor with facilitating classroom discussions concerning academic topics

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  Korea National Open University

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  Instructor

  -Preparing classroom and course materials-Assigning homework and exams-Grading students’ assessments-Creating individualized plans for students with special requirements (e.g. learning disabilities)-Researching new teaching methods for teaching English as a second language-Creating a supportive and positive classroom environment -Maintaining records of student attendance and grades-Collaborating with educational staff to provide a positive learning experience to students Show less

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  I Can Read

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2017

  Total English Learning Global (TELG) is the master franchisor for Asia's leading Literacy program 'I Can Read', operating in 8 countries and 100+ locations across Asia Pacific.Key achievements• Increased top-line revenue 500%+- 2015-2017• Increased student enrollment 250%+- 2015-2017• Opened 12 additional I Can Read centres nationwide, bringing I Can Read Vietnam's footprint from 5 to 17 locations- 2015-2017• Managed country-wide rebranding initiative- 2016• Sold Master Franchise for Northern Vietnam Region- 2016• Designed & implemented HR, Operations, & Sales/Marketing infrastructure- 2015-2016 • Managed team of 100+ employees throughout Vietnam 2015-2017Key competencies, roles and responsibilitiesManagement and Leadership -Lead, coached and trained Management Team at Vietnam Headquarters (HQ) to support HQ and franchise-owned learning centres in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi; direct report to Regional CEO -Created National business plan and strategy for growth and development of 17 I Can Read locations in Vietnam -Oversaw Marketing, Sales, Operations, Professional Development, Human Resources, and Finance Department -Implemented strategic initiatives to increase top-line revenue and 250%+% increase in student enrollment Strategy and Organisational Development -Conducted market research and formulated a plan for brand re-positioning -Spearheaded a rebranding project which included identifying unique selling points, narrowing target customer population, and repackaging product and service offerings to meet local market demands -Developed sales and marketing strategic framework and trained and developed a sales and marketing team to carry out implementation -Created metrics to measure the efficacy of marketing channels and sales strategies and to measure the ROI Show less Total English Learning Global (TELG) Asia & Middle East is the master franchisor for Asia's leading Literacy program 'I Can Read', operating in 9 countries and 67 locations across Asia PacificManagement and Leadership-Part of 20- member Management Team, directly report to the CEO with a dotted-line to the CFO-As a member of the leadership team, operationalise and roll out organizational vision on an HQ and franchise level-Identify revenue growth opportunities through expanding current product offering into SEA emerging markets-Develop and present human capital strategy to Board for expansion/new market-entry opportunities according to the organisation's growth mandate-Demonstrated understanding of organisational key drivers for top line revenue generationStrategy and Organisational Development -Developed KPI-linked STIP (short-term incentive plan) as part of strategic vision of developing organizational performance-driven culture-Developed and compensation and benefits framework for market efficiencies.-Developed framework for employee-succession planning as part of vision to be 'employer of choice'-Sole responsibility for operationalising recruitment strategy – recruited over 75 employees-Developed and implemented 2-part, 6 phase recruitment assessment tool for potential employees as part of recruitment process-Independently established strategy and framework for direct sourcing and recruitment via: • Campus recruitment • Regional career fairs • Career websites & job portal Recruitment and Talent Acquisition-Lead organization's end-to-end recruitment life-cycle across SEA (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand)Policies, Processes and Organisational Framework-Established and implemented HR policies and procedures for: • Workplace Incident Reports • Terms of employment and employment contractual framework • 7-day new-employee orientation program across 21 branches Show less Total English Learning Global (TELG) Asia & Middle East is the master franchisor for Asia's leading Literacy program 'I Can Read', operating in 9 countries and 67 locations across Asia Pacific-Working with children between the ages of 2.5 to 12 years old-Teaching pre-reading skills to children using the I Can Read System-Teaching reading and comprehension skills using the I Can Read system-Conducting ad hoc replacement lessons and one-to-one lessons-Teaching I Can Read affiliated programs at affiliated centers/locations-Teaching writing skills, including grammar, editing and publishing-Teaching oral presentation and communication skills-Helping children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour-Using I Can Read’s positive reinforcement for classroom management Show less

  • Business Development Manager

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Human Resources & Project Manager

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Reading Specialist

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
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  Francis Libiran Bridal

  Sept 2016 - now

  Business Development Manager & Chief Operating Officer

  -Gathering useful information from customer and competitor data -Managing both our existing sales pipeline and developing new business opportunities as well as creating new streams of revenue for the company -Identifying trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets-Developing strategies and positions by analyzing new venture integration-Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies, and delegate tasks that achieve strategic goals-Overseeing the Finance Department and managing the company's cashflow and P&L-Motivate the team, track performance, and report metrics Show less

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  Metro Magazine

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Writer

  -Writing Food & Travel articles on the Asia Pacific region

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  Broward County Public Schools

  Aug 2021 - now

  Teacher

  Coral Cove Elementary School (Rated an "A" School)*4th Grade Team Leader*Highly Effective Teacher, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024*Reading Endorsed, ESOL Endorsed*ELA FAST: 70% proficiency (3+), 2023-2024; 69% proficiency (3+), 2022-2023*ELA FAST: 9 out of 17 ESE students with IEP's achieved proficiency (3+), 2023-2024*iReady Growth Rate 105%, 2023-2024*100% of students achieved AR Goal, 2023-2024-Developing and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the curriculum.-Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment to promote effective learning.-Assessing students' academic progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development.-Creating a supportive and respectful relationship with students, parents, and colleagues.-Utilizing various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.-Encouraging student participation and critical thinking through interactive activities.-Effectively managing classroom behavior and create a safe learning space.-Collaborating with other teachers and staff to enhance the overall educational experience.-Staying informed about educational best practices and participate in professional development.-Actively engaging in parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress.*Textbook Coordinator*NEHS, Sponsor *Student Council, Sponsor *5,000 Role Models of Excellence, Director*Coral Cove Elementary School Community Garden Manager*Recipient of P3 Eco-Challenge Preserving Our Planet for Posterity Certificate of Recognition Show less