Mark Thomas Rex ESL, TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, GRE, GMAT Instructor
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I have over 35 years teaching experience (15 years as an Academic Coordinator/Advisor): 24 years obtained in Indonesia, 7 years in the U.S. more than 4 in China and 1 month in Nepal. Moreover, I have taught students at the pre-K, primary, secondary, tertiary, and corporate level.

The subjects I have taught include Creative Writing, General English, English Literature, Note-Taking Skills for Journalists, Business Report Writing, Academic Writing, Developing and Giving Oral Presentations, Social Psychology, Cross-Cultural Communication, Audit Report Writing, Technical English, Business Communications, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE, SAT, Organizational Communications, Language Use in the Media, Media Studies, Business Law, IGCSE ESL and IGCSE International History, American Culture and History, etc.

The places I have taught at encompass Kompas Newspaper, the USAF 82nd Training Wing-Sheppard AFB (Wichita Falls, TX), the Indonesian National Police Academy, the Bank of Tokyo, the University of Indonesia’s Graduate and Post-Graduate Economics and Business Management Faculty, the Nepal UN Peacekeeping Operations Training Center, the Australian Embassy-Jakarta, HSBC, and Monash University-Jakarta Campus. In addition, I have taught students at the Longpanhu-Yichang International School (grades 5-12), the Pa Hoa Chinese Academy (pre-school, kindergarten, and grades 1, 7, and 10), the Jakarta International Korean School (grades 7-11). Moreover, I have instructed students through the medium of Indonesian, Spanish, and Mandarin (as to the last, both written and spoken, but only to a limited degree).

In addition, during my 23-year sojourn in Indonesia I have worked as a translator of Indonesian to English for Garuda Magazine, the in-flight magazine for the national carrier of Indonesia, Keerom Regency’s 2007 investment portfolio booklet, the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Business Management and Economics’ Graduate and Post-Graduate brochures, and Pa Hoa Chinese Academy’s 2010 calendar of Confucian sayings. Furthermore, I acted in Indonesian movies (Kutunggu Jandamu, Rumah Maida, etc.), TV series (Deru Debu), and TV commercials (Star Mild), and co-hosted for 12 years an English language program (The Listening Post) on Radio Sonora and made guest appearances on another (MS Tri FM) from 1994-95.

As to my education, I possess an MA in Linguistics with a specialization in TESOL (1988; GPA: 3.84) from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, and a BA in Psychology with High Distinction (1981; GPA: 3.88) from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Furthermore, during the time that I was a full-time undergraduate and graduate student, I worked full-time as well.

The languages I have studied are Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, Javanese, Sundanese, Sasak, Batak, Buginese, Tator (the last four I created glossaries on with the help of a native speaker of each) and Mandarin (all Asian languages studied independently.)

As a person, my employers, colleagues, and students find me friendly, helpful, amusing, and cheerful. Regarding my habits, I bicycle for several hours daily, and enjoy reading history, cultural anthropology, political science, philosophy, world literature, historical linguistics, environmental science, and medical science.

Subjects

  • GRE Verbal Intermediate-Expert

  • GMAT Verbal

  • SAT Verbal

  • IELTS (ACADEMIC/GENERAL)

  • TOEFL iBT

Experience

  • Online ESL Teacher (Jun, 2023–Present) at Minds Biz Inc., Manila,
    Duties include:
    -teaching English to Korean adults: Monday through Friday: 18:00-24:00 KST
    -completing a highly detailed evaluation box (using the CRM System) after each lesson, which must include the following:
    • For Minds accounts, in addition to Attendance, Today’s Topic, and Homework, one must include:
    • For Newstalk accounts, in addition to Attendance, Today’s Topic, and Homework, one must include:
    -5 corrections, comments, a message relating to the comments and an overall comment.
    • For Multicampus accounts, which focuses on OPIC (the Oral Proficiency Test), in addition to Attendance, Today’s Topic, and Homework, one must include:
    -corrections, an evaluation of the student’s Comprehension, Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary and Fluency skills
    • Using the OPIC rubric, one must evaluate the student in these skill areas as well:
    -Tasks/Functions, Content and Context, Accuracy/Comprehensibility and Text Type
    -attending training sessions
    -supplementing class materials
    -participating in regular meetings
    -keeping abreast of developments in ESL
    -etc.
  • Secondary School ESL Instructor (Aug, 2021–Aug, 2022) at RISE (Royal Institute of Smart Education) International School, Sylhet, Bangladesh
    Duties included:
    -teaching IGCSE as a Second Language to Grades 9, 10 and Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School Teachers
    -preparing lessons using PPTs
    -supplementing lessons using items from the instructor’s materials library
    -attending meetings of the School Library Association, School Improvement Policy Group, Secondary Teachers Group, etc.
    -communicating regularly with colleagues to stay informed about test dates and possible changes to the curriculum
    -assigning and correcting homework
    -teaching English Literature as a club activity
    -providing twice-weekly support sessions for struggling students
    -grading exams
    -etc.
  • Online and Onsite ESL Teacher (Apr, 2021–Sep, 2021) at American Language Institute, Carrollton, TX, USA
    Duties included:
    -teaching Reading, Writing Listening, Speaking and Presentation Skills online via Zoom
    -using My English Lab’s online platform
    -creating supplementary material through PPTs, online resources, and this instructor’s materials
    -correcting and grading assignments
    -attending weekly staff meetings
    -participating in professional development webinars
    -adding to the school’s weekly lesson plans
    -providing positive and useful feedback to the students
    -etc.
  • Translator (Jun, 2020–Present) at Indonesia Expat, Jakarta
    Duties include:
    -translating articles on culture, business, entertainment, etc. from Indonesian to English
    -proofreading the work of new-hires
    -attending weekly meetings
    -participating in professional development seminars
    -etc.
  • English Language Specialist (Jun, 2018–Jul, 2018) at Georgetown University and the US Department of State’s ELS Programs and US Embassy: Kathmandu
    This was a one-month contract, the duties of which included the following:
    putting together a two-week Business Report Writing and Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Workshop (along with a number of specialized subject materials) for the Nepal Army United Nations Peacekeeping Trainers and Nepal Police Academy Trainers and Inspector Trainees
    Subjects prepared for and taught at the Nepal Army Birenda Peace Operations Training Center encompassed the following:
    -Business Report Writing
    -Analytical Writing
    -Presentation Skills
    -Public Speaking Tips
    -Arab Culture
    -Civil-Military Coordination in UN Peacekeeping Operations
    -Civil-Military Coordination in UN Peacekeeping Operations and the Use of Force
    -The UN System
    -The UN’s Role in Peacekeeping Operations
    -Protection of Civilians/UN Civilian Mandate
    -Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
    -Child Protection and Woman Protection
    -Conversational Template for Nepali Army Personnel and Western Aid Workers
    -etc.

    Subjects prepared for and taught at the Nepal Police Academy included:
    -Business Report Writing
    -Presentation Skills
    -The UN’s Role in Peacekeeping Operations
    -Protection of Civilians/UN Civilian Mandate
    -Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
    -Child Protection and Woman Protection
    -International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
    -Getting Airports Ready for Disaster
    -Conversational Template for Nepali Police and Tourists
    -etc.
  • Senior English Teacher (Feb, 2016–May, 2020) at Longpanhu Yichang International School, Yichang, Hubei, China
    Duties included:
    -teaching the SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, IGCSE International History and ESL, CIE Intro to ESL, American Culture and History, Pronunciation, etc.
    -creating and teaching a twice weekly ECA (Extra Curricular Activity): Woodshop
    -developing monthly tests,
    -writing monthly progress reports,
    -giving Power Point presentations to parents on progress,
    -participating in parent-teacher conferences and using Mandarin in a limited manner) to explain student
    performance
    -writing course descriptions
    -writing daily and weekly lesson plans
    -attending weekly staff meetings,
    -evaluating students’ English for scholarship award purposes
    -giving school promotion presentations and lessons at neighboring middle schools
    -etc.
  • English Language Training Instructor (Oct, 2014–Mar, 2016) at STS Systems Integration and Sheppard Air Force Base, 82nd TRW (Training Wing) Wichita Falls, TX, USA
    (NOTE: On Feb. 23, 2016, I began teaching my Chinese students via Skype from 2:00 am to 3:30 am with STS’s permission.)
    Duties included:
    -attending a 2-week training program at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center: Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
    -teaching Military English (encompasses familiarizing Saudi airmen with U.S. military etiquette, rituals, insignia worn by the various branches, General and Academic English, Technical English, Developing and Giving Oral Presentations, and so on) to RSAF (Royal Saudi Air Force) junior enlisted personnel needed prior to their participating in a technical training course for instruction in repairing and maintaining F-15s-17s
    -participating in technical training on the terminology used in the repair and maintenance of such aircraft
    -overseeing supplemental language training
    -administering bi-weekly tests
    -monitoring language laboratory training
    -designing lesson plans
    -creating Power Point slides to support vocabulary lesson components
    -engaging in regular professional development seminars
    -participating in Smart Board training seminars
    -writing student counseling reports and providing such counseling as needed
    -assisting the US Military Training Instructors with inculcating US Air Force military etiquette and discipline in newly arrived from overseas RSAF airmen-cadets
    -conducting Fire Drills, Tornado Drills and Active Shooter Drills (with snarling canines)
    -hanging whiteboards on weekends
    -attending policy-change briefings held by the general
    etc.
  • Senior ESL Instructor (May, 2012–Oct, 2014) at TLC (The Language Company)-Minot at Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, USA
    Duties included:
    -teaching ESL classes: Academic Writing, Business Report Writing, The Research Paper, TOEFL Prep, Oral Presentation Skills, English Literature, Intermediate and Advanced Conversation, etc.
    -creating exams/quizzes, supplementary materials, etc.
    -writing student evaluations
    -assembling a photo library of students participating in the Service-Learning Project
    -attending National ESL conferences
    -giving presentations to colleagues for professional development
    -reading ESOL articles for career enrichment purposes
    -writing book reviews on cross-cultural communication, e.g., communicating with Arabs
    -doing research and a write-up on the Compass Admissions Test and so on
    -counseling students
    -participating in professional development webinars
    -driving students to various off-campus functions and serving as a chaperone
    -etc.
  • Humanities and Mathematics Tutor (Jan, 2012–May, 2012) at A to Z In Home Tutoring, Shepherdsville, KY, USA
    -tutoring, testing, and evaluating primary and secondary foster-home students in writing, mathematics, phonics, reading, organic sciences, geography, American literature, history, and government, etc.
  • Temporary GRE-Verbal Tutor (Jul, 2011–Aug, 2011) at Wyzant.com Tutoring Services, Socastee Library, Socastee, SC, USA
    -tutoring a Horry Georgetown Technical College (Myrtle Beach, SC) student the GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
  • Temporary Homeland Security Air Marshall Exam Tutor (Jun, 2011–Jul, 2011) at Care.com, Chapin Memorial Library, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
    -tutoring a Myrtle Beach International Airport TSA, the Homeland Security Air Marshall Exam
  • Telemarketing Survey Representative (Jan, 2011–May, 2012) at Political Connection, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
    Duties included:
    -contacting registered voters to obtain a political view or action, e.g., agreeing to being patched through to a legislator's office
    -adhering to company protocol
    -observing telemarketing etiquette
    -translating English to Spanish and then utilizing it in calls
    -assisting in training new hires
    -aiding management with IT data modifications
    -obtaining emails from those with energy company affiliations
    -encouraging healthcare union members to sign up or increase their monthly dues
    -etc.
  • Seasonal Adset Associate (Nov, 2010–Dec, 2010) at Kohl's Dept. Stores, Inc., Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
    Duties included:
    -scanning, updating, and posting sale signs
    -assisting and influencing customer requests
    -engaging in floor management
    -moving stock
    -etc.
  • Temporary Business Communications Honorary Lecturer (Jan, 2008–Jun, 2008) at University of Indonesia, Economics and Business Management Faculty, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
    Duties included:
    -designing, teaching, and evaluating a Business Communication Skills Course
    -creating and administering a progress and final test
    -implementing English oral proficiency testing
    -translating Doctorate and Master's Programs brochures from Indonesian to English and the Dean's letters of recommendation
    -writing student evaluations and class reports
    -etc.
  • English Instructor and Academic Adviser (Jan, 2006–Mar, 2010) at Interlingua (formerly Inlingua), Jakarta
    Duties included:
    -teaching the following:
    - Business Law
    - GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS Prep
    -Academic Writing
    -English Literature
    - Business Report Writing
    - Legal English
    -Audit Report Writing
    -International Banking and Finance
    - Banking Transactions
    - Banking Correspondence, etc.
    -writing teacher-training proposals, tests, student evaluations, course progress reports, etc.
    -teaching Pre-K, Kindergarten, Junior High School Teachers, and Principals English
    -teaching (as a subcontractor of Interlingua) grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 7th, and 10th at the Pa Hoa Chinese Academy, Serpong, Banten Province
    -etc.
    In addition, while working for American Language Center, Interlingua, and several other English language schools, I taught at the following companies/ministries:
    BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
    Bank Indonesia (12 years)
    Bank Negara Indonesia (18 years)
    Bank Mandiri
    Bank Buana
    Bank Niaga
    Bank Papan Sejahtera
    Permata Bank
    Standard and Chartered Bank
    HSBC
    Deutsche Bank
    Bank Mitsubishi/Bank of Tokyo
    Industrial Bank of Japan (3 years)
    Haga Bank
    Credit Suisse
    Danareksa (Government Financial House: 10 years)
    KDEI (Indonesian Stockbroker Firm)
    Price Waterhouse Coopers

    OIL AND GAS COMPANIES:
    Caltex (3 years)
    Amoseas (3 years)
    Conoco-Phillips (12 years)
    Total
    Pertamina (22 years)
    Huffco
    Inpex
    BP Migas ( 18 years)
    Vico
    Marathon Oil
    PT. Santos

    MINING COMPANIES:
    Theiss Corp.

    MINISTRIES/EMBASSIES/BUSINESSES
    DPR/MPR (Indonesian Parliament)
    SecNeg (Indonesian National Secretariat General: participants worked out of either then President Bambang Susilo Yudhoyono or Vice-President Yusuf Kalla’s offices : Oct. – Nov. 2008)
    Australian Embassy-Jakarta
    Tax Ministry of Indonesia
    Ministry of Sea and Fisheries
    Indonesian National Police Academy
    Indonesian Ministry of Forestry (8 years)
    Indonesian Maritime Ministry
    Indonesian Plantations Ministry
    Indonesian Agricultural Ministry
    Indonesian Maritime and Fisheries Ministry
    Ernst and Young
    LG
    Indonesian Dept. of Transportation
    Gramedia (Indonesian National Publishing Co.)
    CiptaKarya (Real Estate Firm)
    UtamaKarya (Construction and Engineering Company)
    Kompas (Nationally syndicated Indonesian Newspaper: 3 years)
    Pertamina Hospital
    TNT (Australian Document Delivery Co.)
    Indonesian Body for Exports and Imports
    BAPEPAM (Indonesian Stock Exchange Oversight Ministry)
    BPK and BPKP (National Auditing Bodies: 8 years)
    PLN (National Government Electricity Company: 15 years)
  • Humanities Lecturer (Feb, 2005–Dec, 2005) at Monash College (Jakarta Campus) /Jakarta International College, Jakarta, Indonesia
    Duties included lecturing on the following:
    -Social Psychology
    -Intro to Communications
    -Organizational Communications
    -Media Studies
    -Language Use in the Media
    -Academic Writing
    -Business Report Writing
    -Oral Presentation Skills
    -editing the Dean's official correspondence
    -etc.
  • Business Studies Lecturer (Apr, 2004–Sep, 2005) at LP3I (Indonesian Institute for Business Studies, Research and Development), Jakarta, Indonesia
    Lectured on the following:
    - Business Report Writing
    -Oral Presentation Skills
    - Business Communication Skills
    -English Structure
    -Secretarial Science
    - etc.
  • Secondary School Senior English Teacher (Mar, 2000–Feb, 2004) at Jakarta International Korean School, Jakarta, Indonesia
    Duties included:
    -teaching Academic Writing, TOEFL Prep, Public Speaking, General English, Creative Writing,
    etc.
    -creating oral exams
    -proctoring tests
    -contributing to the supplementary material archives
    -coaching basketball
    -overseeing a team of five junior teachers
    -etc.
  • Academic Coordinator (Jul, 1995–Mar, 2000) at American Language Center (formerly American Language Training), Jakarta, Indonesia
    Duties included:
    -overseeing, assisting, and advising administrative and teaching staff
    -designing and selecting materials
    -giving presentations to and liaising with clientele
    -teaching as required, including:
    -Academic Writing
    -Business Report Writing
    - Oral Presentation Skills
    -English for Academic Purposes
    -GRE, GMAT, SAT, IELTS and TOEFL Prep,
    - Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
    -International Banking and Finance
    -Negotiating Skills
    -Customer Care Management-Audit Report Writing
    -International Banking and Finance
    - Banking Transactions
    -Banking Correspondence,
    -Bank Loan Evaluation Report Writing
    - General English Public Classes (designed for children, teenagers, and adults), etc.
    -conducting teacher-training workshops
    -etc.
  • Academic Coordinator: F/T: 07/01/1995-02/2000; P/T: 03/2004-07/22/2010 English Instructor/Academic Coordinator (Jul, 1995–Jul, 2010) at American Language Center (formerly American Language Training), Jakarta, Indonesia
    Duties included:
    -overseeing, assisting, and advising administrative and teaching staff
    -designing and selecting materials
    -giving presentations to and liaising with clientele
    -teaching as required, including:
    -Academic Writing
    -Business Report Writing
    - Oral Presentation Skills
    -English for Academic Purposes
    -GRE, GMAT, SAT, IELTS and TOEFL Prep,
    - Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
    -International Banking and Finance
    -Negotiating Skills
    -Customer Care Management-Audit Report Writing
    -International Banking and Finance
    - Banking Transactions
    -Banking Correspondence,
    -Bank Loan Evaluation Report Writing
    - General English Public Classes (children, teenagers, and adults), etc.
    -conducting teacher-training workshops
    -co-hosting twice-weekly English radio program
    -etc.
  • English Instructor (Oct, 1988–Jul, 1995) at American Language Training, Jakarta, Indonesia
    Duties included teaching:
    -Academic Writing
    -Business Report Writing
    - Oral Presentation Skills
    -English for Academic Purposes
    -IELTS and TOEFL Prep,
    - Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
    -International Banking and Finance
    -Negotiating Skills
    -Customer Care Management-Audit Report Writing
    -International Banking and Finance
    - Banking Transactions
    -Banking Correspondence,
    -Bank Loan Evaluation Report Writing
    - General English Public Classes (designed for children, teenagers, and adults), etc.
    -co-hosting twice-weekly English radio program
    -writing student evals and progress reports
    -etc.
  • Senior Offset Printer (Jun, 1975–Sep, 1988) at Oakland County Courthouse Central Services, Pontiac, MI, USA
    Duties included:
    -operating various offset presses and bindery room equipment
    -filing courthouse documents
    -performing the county-wide mail delivery
    -etc.

Education

  • MA in Linguistics with a Specialization in TESOL (Aug, 1986–Jun, 1988) from Oakland University, Rochester, MI
  • BA in Psychology with High Distinction (Apr, 1979–Dec, 1981) from WAYNE State University, Detroit Michigan
  • Associate degree (Sep, 1976–Mar, 1979) from Oakland Community College, Rochester, MI

Fee details

    Rp250,000–400,000/hour (US$15.59–24.95/hour)

    Fee increases when I am required to correct homework, especially writing assignments.

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