Open To Work
Steven Reeder
Maple Ridge,Canada
Summary
An inspiring educator with over 25 years in English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Learning (ELL) across university and secondary school curricula, specializing in curriculum development and student mentorship. Great success in guiding independent learning and achieving high student growth. Skilled in lesson planning and collaborative teaching. Passionate about inspiring students to excel in English Language Arts and beyond.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior English Language Arts Teacher
One School Global, Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Taught English Language Arts to grades 7 to 12 at a globally centered private school.
- Monitored student writing and growth across all grade levels, tracking progress to inform instruction.
- Provided 1:1 tutorials and fostered independent learning in Learning Centre, enhancing student readiness for 21st century workforce.
- Created BC aligned lesson plans and syllabi.
- Monitored and aided students in MAP testing.
- Completed extensive professional development focused on teaching strategies for autistic students and implementing IEPs.
- Often led and participated in all faculty and staff meetings.
- Won an MVP award for best teacher of the quarter out of all North American campuses.
English Instructor
SPROTT SHAW COLLEGE
New Westminster, British Columbia
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Taught English upgrading (equivalent to English 12) to nursing students, enhancing their readiness for college healthcare programs.
- Assessed student progress to determine competency for registration in college healthcare programs.
- Students needed to learn how to write research papers along with MLA and APA formatting.
- Taught online using Webex.
- Worked part-time during evenings to accommodate student schedules.
- Achieved Indigenous Awareness Certification to support inclusive teaching practices.
English Teacher and ELL Coordinator
St. John’s Academy, Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Coordinated the placement, progression, and tracking of all ELL students at our school.
- Leveled test each student upon start of the program, tracked progress throughout the term, and through regular meetings with other ELL teachers advanced and/or held back students based upon progression and learning within the program.
- Planned and coordinated level courses to meet CEFR criteria, ensuring consistent instruction across various levels and educators.
- Taught students all levels of ELL, STEM Literacy, English Language Arts 8 and 9, Social Studies 8 and 9, and Career and Life Experience 10 at the secondary level, including composition.
- Led curriculum and syllabus development, testing, and grading to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Had full autonomy to develop classes according to BC educational standards.
- Tailored classroom lessons to educate students on sustainable development.
- A full-time salaried job that requires a BC Independent School Teaching Certificate in English literature and composition.
Customer Experience Sales Floor Associate Manager
Walmart
Maple Ridge, BC
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated task assignments for associates to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Provided customer service by keeping the sales area well-stocked and zoned while providing assistance in meeting customer shopping needs.
- Maintained checkout operations by restocking items and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team to strategize task allocation during peak hours, improving customer experience.
Assistant Professor – Department of English Language and Literature
KYUNGSUNG UNIVERSITY
Busan, South Korea
03.2014 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with team to design and implement composition and literature courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Taught English major language and writing classes as well as literature classes.
- Prepared course plans and materials, effectively delivered subject matter content.
- Participated in departmental and college committees to contribute to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with academic standards and student needs.
- Assessed student learning outcomes and contributed to service and professional development activities, supporting continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness.
- Lectured in cultural studies in the Liberal Arts Department.
- Created online course materials to adapt to changing teaching environments.
- Became proficient with Zoom online platform and conducted full classes with this and the Schoology LMS.
Assistant Professor – Department of English Language and Literature (DELL)
DONGGUK UNIVERSITY
Kyungju, South Korea
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures on literary analysis and writing techniques, fostering critical thinking and academic growth.
- Recruited into the department to teach academic writing and job acquisition skills to undergraduate and graduate English majors.
- Mentored students through academic challenges, guiding them in research projects that led to successful presentations and publications.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum and course offerings, aligning them with current trends in English studies and student needs.
Assistant Professor – Department of International Studies (DIS)
DONGSEO UNIVERSITY
Busan, South Korea
03.2007 - 02.2012
- Established new department for optional ISP courses, enabling Korean university students to pursue degrees entirely in English.
- Developed syllabus and course structure, aligning curriculum with academic standards and student needs.
- Lectured students in business cultural studies and international cultural studies, fostering critical understanding of global cultural dynamics.
Assistant Professor- Freshman and Sophomore English Conversation
ANDONG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Andong, South Korea
03.2000 - 02.2002
- Led freshman and sophomore English conversation classes to enhance students' speaking and listening skills.
- Developed course materials and syllabi for diverse academic programs.
- Conducted lectures and facilitated discussions in various subject areas.
- Mentored students on academic and career development strategies.
English Language Teacher-Freshman – Sophomore English Conversation
HYOCHEON HIGH SCHOOL
Sun Cheon, South Korea
03.1998 - 02.2000
- Led English conversation classes to improve students' communication skills and confidence.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance language comprehension.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Developed high school course syllabus, designed listening exams, and facilitated language workshops with Korean English teachers to enhance curriculum delivery.
Telephone Surveyor
The Wirthlin Group
Orem, UT
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Conducted political and market research surveys to gather insights for clients.
- Major clients included General Motors, Ford, political candidates and incumbents, as well as major local and national polling centers for TV and newspaper corporations.
- Ranked consistently in top 30% of employees based on performance metrics.
- Worked part-time while pursuing studies at BYU.
Education
M.A. - Humanities
California State University
Dominguez Hills01-2001
B.A. - English
Brigham Young University
Provo01-1996
Skills
- ESL instruction
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Assessment design
- Curriculum rollout
- Plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teaching
- Literacy skills
- Proficient in Canvas
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Student mentorship
Affiliations
- The Korean Society for Literature and Religion, 2008 to 2021
- ELLAK (English Language and Literature Association of Korea), 2005 to 2021
- Korean Society of Nineteenth Century Literature in English, 2005 to 2021
Certification
- Global Schools Advocate, 02/2025
- BC Independent School Teaching Certificate, 08/2022
- Indigenous Awareness Certification, 06/2022
- TESOL Certificate, 04/2010
Publications
- An Introduction to British and American Literature, 08/2020, A series of prerecorded videos that cover 13 classes of over 10 hours of online content.
- POETICS: An Illustrated Guide, 11/2018, The purpose of this book is to bring the enjoyment of reading poetry to second language learners.
- Illustrated Short Stories in English, 12/2017, The purpose of this book is to make the earlier short stories more accessible to ESL readers.
- An Introduction to English and American Literature, 01/2015, This is an outline of literature that makes connections between literary periods, writers, and history.
- Prophets of the Old and New World: A Comparative Study of William Blake and Joseph Smith, 08/2009, My Master’s thesis published in book form.
Languages
Korean
Professional
Accomplishments
OSG Golden Stapler recipient Q4 2025: recognition for teaching excellence and high ratings from students and staff.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$-999/yr - $150000/yrTimeline
Senior English Language Arts Teacher
One School Global, Vancouver
04.2025 - 04.2026
English Teacher and ELL Coordinator
St. John’s Academy, Vancouver
09.2022 - 04.2025
English Instructor
SPROTT SHAW COLLEGE
05.2022 - 06.2025
Customer Experience Sales Floor Associate Manager
Walmart
09.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Professor – Department of English Language and Literature
KYUNGSUNG UNIVERSITY
03.2014 - 12.2021
Assistant Professor – Department of English Language and Literature (DELL)
DONGGUK UNIVERSITY
03.2012 - 02.2014
Assistant Professor – Department of International Studies (DIS)
DONGSEO UNIVERSITY
03.2007 - 02.2012
Assistant Professor- Freshman and Sophomore English Conversation
ANDONG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
03.2000 - 02.2002
English Language Teacher-Freshman – Sophomore English Conversation
HYOCHEON HIGH SCHOOL
03.1998 - 02.2000
Telephone Surveyor
The Wirthlin Group
01.1995 - 10.1996
M.A. - Humanities
California State University
B.A. - English
Brigham Young University