JAMES J. YATES, J.D.

15702 Eagle Cliff San Antonio, TX 78232; (210) 240-6396; jamesjyates@gmail.com

International attorney/executive experienced in Teaching English as a second language (TESL)

 Experienced teacher of ESL (all levels) to international students from all over the world
 Thoroughly Bilingual : English and Spanish; bicultural, culturally sensitive
 Successful instructor; experienced in employing traditional methods of language teaching as well
as computer based training (CBT)
 Demonstrated successes in teaching, highly motivated, career-oriented adult learners who need
to communicate in English in vocational and professional contexts

EDUCATION

Alternative Teacher Certification in Texas, Teachworthy, San Antonio, TX , Aug. 2019-Present

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, the University of Texas at San
Antonio, TX, 2012-2013
Juris Doctorate (JD), William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Paul, MN 1972-1975
Bachelor of Arts (BA), (Journalism & Spanish), Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN 1966-1970
Intensive Spanish Study, La Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain (junior year) 1968-1969

RELEVANT (ESL) COURSES & EXPERIENCE

 Internship: Teaching English as a Second Language

 Pedagogical Grammar (systematically sequenced to build on prior knowledge)
 Listening and Speaking in a Second Language Program (with student-centered dialogue)
 Approaches to Second Language Instruction (vocabulary and grammar taught in context)
 Foundations in Second language Acquisition
 Second Language Reading and Writing (objective-based and progressive)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ESL Instructor, Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), Lackland AFB,
TX. Forty hours per week, Sept. 2015 – Sept. 2016.
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL) to adult international military personnel,
utilizing the American Language Course (ALC), a comprehensive, multilevel program developed
to provide a language curriculum for an extremely diverse international military population.

 Utilized not only general English, but also military topics highlighting language usage and
expressions military personnel typically use and encounter.
 Coordinated and carried out instructional activity based on a written lesson plan and a unique plan
of instruction (POI) that I prepared weekly for each course.
 Evaluated student performance. Ensured instruction effectiveness by assigning /reviewing daily
homework and monitoring student learning center, library, lab, testing and other activities.
 Closely monitored student tardiness & absences; maintained computerized and paper academic
records.
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  Ensured required course objectives were met as scheduled. Promptly advised management of
actual / potential problems or changes to plans.
 Documented, diagnosed and advised supervisor of students’ academic problems. Ensured that
assessments and recommendations were academically appropriate and in accordance with
organizational aims, goals and established procedures.

Adjunct Professor of Intensive English, St. Mary’s Univ., San Antonio, TX; Jan. – Sept. 2015
Taught advanced (academic level) speaking / listening to 25 grad & undergrad. international
students, from Saudi Arabia. Eight hours per week

Adjunct Professor of ESL, San Antonio College (SAC) , San Antonio, TX; 8/2013-9/2015. Combined
Web-based and direct lecture / classroom teaching of reading / writing and speaking / listening skills at
various levels for a diverse, international population of adult learners from all over the world. 12 hrs/wk.

Internship – Teaching English as a Second Language, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX
Oct.-Dec, 2012); Duties same as preceding entry but done on a team basis with a supervising,
experienced ESL teacher. Six hours per week.

Professor of Bus. Law and Government / Development Consultant Baptist University of the
Americas, San Antonio, TX 8/2008-12/2012; Lectured and tested on foundations of US law and
government. 20 hours per week.

Vice President of International Marketing, Citizens Ins. Co., Austin, TX; July 2004-July 2006.
Planned and implemented field training programs. Conducted in-country training throughout
Central and South America, Taiwan, Indonesia; Seventy hours per week.

Director of Courses, Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano, Trujillo, Peru; March 1971-
Sept. 1972; NOTE: For duties, see first entry in “Selected Achievements” below. 40 hrs per week.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

 Served as director of Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (ICPNA), in Trujillo, Peru, a school
funded by the US and Peruvian governments to teach English as a foreign language. Hired, trained
and supervised 12-15 EFL instructors, developed and modified 12 levels of Eng. language courses and,
at various times, taught each of the adult courses offered from Beginning English to Advanced
Conversation. The emphasis in those courses was on syntax, pronunciation and grammar. The more
advanced courses were often taught to adults seeking college scholarships or grants to study in the US.

 On a number of occasions have made professional recommendations for improvement of curriculum

design, training materials, classroom delivery and program management.

 With supervisory concurrence, have modified and augmented instructional materials by creating
supplemental exercises and activities and by expanding my own plan of instruction or lesson plan.

 On my own initiative, with supervisory approval, I have tailored or adjusted course materials by
integrating current audio, video and computer software delivery systems to support educationally
sound and accepted techniques of ESL/EFL instruction.

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 In business, I led an international sales force for an $800 million financial company. Trained sales
managers and supervised the business development activities of 3000 sales professionals in Central
and South America, Taiwan and Indonesia. Prepared and delivered motivational presentations in
Spanish and/or English to large audiences on multiple topics. RESULTS: Led sales force to a $5
million increase in production, setting a new 12-month corporate sales record.

ADDED VALUE

 Experienced and skillful in fostering goodwill and understanding among diverse groups of
international military and civilian language students. (At DLI, I believe this has directly
supported the DoD mission of “building partnerships.”)
 Proven success in identifying and resolving language and cultural issues that arise.
 Culturally sensitive and empathetic. Adept and experienced in dealing / interacting with
international adults from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, social / economic levels or
status and military rank.
 Experienced in establishing and maintaining rapport with adult students by exhibiting
respect and sensitivity to cultural differences and learning styles and preferences.
 Licensed attorney in the states of Minnesota and Texas.