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Work History
Education
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Volunteer
Joe Berben

Joe Berben

Teacher and Social Worker
Muang Si Sattanak, Ban Pa Po, Nuay 09, House Number 153/9, Vientiane,Lao People's Democratic Republic

Summary

English Teacher with talent for developing and implementing coursework focused on vocabulary development and oral skills. Committed to driving student engagement and understanding using thought-provoking discussions, excelling at exciting and motivating students, with strong problem-solving abilities and ability to plan, manage and execute project-based work.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Primary School English Teacher

Lycée Français International de Vientiane
Vientiane, Laos
09.2020 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans and content covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.

English Language Teacher

Singapore Mission School - 5N Plus
Vientiane, Laos
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Tutored and assisted the staff at 5N Plus, a company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials.
  • The objective was to increase their English language comprehension and mastery.
  • Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
  • Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with Excel.

Proofreader

Singapore Mission School
Vientiane, Laos
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • Proofreading dissertations from master students at Dong Dok University and Hanoi University of Public Health.
  • Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
  • Managed finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.


English Language Teacher

English House Vientiane
Vientiane, Laos
09.2015 - 01.2019
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, and language comprehension.


Social Studies Teacher

Australia International School
Vientiane, Laos
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.

English Language Teacher

Sengsavanh School and Lao International School
Vientiane, Laos
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, and oral skills.


English Language Teacher

English House
Nha Thrang, Vietnam
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, and oral skills.

Machine Operator and Waiter

Multiple farms and restaurants in Australia, Belgium and Canada
01.2007 - 06.2011

Sales Representative

Lilas Insurance Company Belgium and Euphony Benelux
Leuven, Belgium
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Created professional sales presentations to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Managed and developed my own sales team

Social Worker

SWAB Mechelen
Mechelen, Belgium
08.2005 - 08.2006


  • Assisted in developing a two-year strategy to make the organization more efficient, based on the needs of the children, the organization’s financial capacities, and the socio – economical context of the neighborhood.
  • Helped to set up a multicultural festival in a deprived area where racism, prejudice and poverty thrived.
  • Interviewed target groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Advocated for client rights and sought solutions

Voluntary Worker

Multiple Belgian organizations
, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain
01.2002 - 08.2007


  • Volunteered with groups and organizations as an entertainer.
  • During a 3 months traineeship in 2003 I learned how to work with socially vulnerable children and how to analyze and develop community structures. A second traineeship took place in 2004 and lasted 5 months.

Education

Certificate - International Development

Belgian Department of Foreign Affairs
Brussels
09.2006 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Social Studies -

European University College Brussels
Brussels
09.2000 - 07.2005

Skills

Classroom management

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Timeline

Primary School English Teacher

Lycée Français International de Vientiane
09.2020 - Current

Proofreader

Singapore Mission School
05.2020 - 06.2020

English Language Teacher

Singapore Mission School - 5N Plus
09.2019 - 06.2022

English Language Teacher

English House Vientiane
09.2015 - 01.2019

Social Studies Teacher

Australia International School
09.2015 - 06.2018

English Language Teacher

Sengsavanh School and Lao International School
09.2014 - 06.2015

English Language Teacher

English House
08.2011 - 12.2013

Machine Operator and Waiter

Multiple farms and restaurants in Australia, Belgium and Canada
01.2007 - 06.2011

Sales Representative

Lilas Insurance Company Belgium and Euphony Benelux
09.2006 - 06.2007

Certificate - International Development

Belgian Department of Foreign Affairs
09.2006 - 06.2007

Social Worker

SWAB Mechelen
08.2005 - 08.2006

Voluntary Worker

Multiple Belgian organizations
01.2002 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Social Studies -

European University College Brussels
09.2000 - 07.2005
Joe BerbenTeacher and Social Worker