Danika Drotar

1734 NW Midlake Ln 503-317-1675

Beaverton, OR 97006 danika.drotar@gmail.com

Education
2017-2019 Multnomah University
M.A. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Thesis: "Student-Centered Language Teaching in the East Asian Context"
Advisor: Dr. Guy White

2009-2011 University of Oregon

B.A. Linguistics
Certificate: Second Language Acquisition & Teaching (SLAT)

Teaching
Experience
2018 Multnomah University Portland, OR
English Instructor, Community ESL
Designed curriculum for 10-week advanced English course based on needs assessment. Taught
advanced grammar, listening, and pronunciation to adult students from 10 different countries.

2016-present Kumon Math and Reading Center Portland, OR

Reading Specialist
Teach reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to students. Prepare students'
weekly assignments and administer tests. Provide customer service by managing the front desk,
answering phone calls, and assisting parents with questions or concerns.

2015-present Mustard Seed ESL Services Portland, OR

Private Tutor
Assess new students' skill level and develop a tailored program for them that includes both
standard textbooks and my own created materials. Manage all aspects of the business: keep
financial records, communicate regularly with clientele about any issues, track student learning.

2013-2014 EDL English Institute Gwangju, South Korea

EFL Instructor
Taught English to K-6 students using songs, stories, cooking classes, games, crafts, outdoor
activities. Assisted manager in researching more effective English textbooks and selecting
appropriate new ones. Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events for students.

2012-2013 Avalon English Academy Gwangju, South Korea

EFL Instructor
Prepared and taught English phonics, speaking, reading, writing, and TOEFL preparation
classes. Designed tests for end-of-term evaluations. Designed lesson worksheets when
curriculum lacked suitable materials. Created syllabi for classes to follow the curriculum.

Honors, Awards,
Memberships
Awarded 2019 Multnomah University
Summa Cum Laude - Latin Honors

Joined 2018 ORTESOL

Oregon chapter of TESOL International
Awarded 2011 University of Oregon
Cum Laude - Latin Honors

Community
Service
2018-present International Students, Inc. Portland, OR
Friendship Partner
Befriend international students at weekly ISI gatherings and offer to support them in various
ways: plan fun activities, help with assignments or English study, and minister to any other needs
they have (physical, emotional, spiritual).

2012-2014 Wolgwang English Ministry Gwangju, South Korea

Worship Leader
Provided vocals for worship music in both English and Korean during Sunday church service.
Practiced weekly with the worship team.

2010-2011 InterVarsity Global Friends Eugene, OR

Core Leader
Created and co-led innovative "Dialogues on Faith" extracurricular activity, a weekly group
focused on greater understanding among different faiths. Planned activities to build friendships
with international students and enhance their university experience, including holiday events,
weekend retreats, and monthly game nights.

2009 Jeollanamdo Office of Education Jeollanamdo Province, South Korea

English Camp Teacher
Taught low-intermediate English to 5th grade students at a 10-day summer camp organized by
the South Korean government. Promoted cross-cultural exchange via activities, games, outings,
and casual conversations with kids and Korean co-teachers.

Courses
Multnomah University Portland, OR
Focus: Pedagogy, Communication, Culture
- Course & Curriculum Development
- Language Assessment & Evaluation
- Teaching Oral & Written Communication
- Culture, Language, & Instructional Practices
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Second Language Acquisition
- Educational Research
- Topics & Issues in TESOL: Teaching with the Brain in Mind
- Independent Study: Thesis

University of Oregon Eugene, OR

Focus: Linguistics, Basics of Language Teaching
- Phonetics
- Phonology
- Morphology & Syntax
- Language & Cognition
- Sociolinguistics
- Historical & Comparative Linguistics
- Teaching English Pronunciation
- Second Year Korean