Brian Patrick Roach
(708) 557-9141
Bproach3@gmail.com
www.mentors.net/brianroach.com
“ To obtain a teaching position in English and use student-centered strategies to help
“Creativity is one of his main
traits; students have really
enjoyed his classes.”
-Laura Masis Vega
English teacher
Jose Figueres High School
Cartago, Costa Rica
“He has demonstrated an
excellent ability to help
students help themselves…also
shown great skill with creating
rapport with students, thereby
allowing them to feel
comfortable with their learning
process.”
-Grover Wake
CAD Coordinator
National-Louis University
“It is noticeable how he
interacts with the class in a
natural and smooth way...and
has helped students to
discipline themselves and
become responsible for their
own education.”
-Viviana Trejos Hernandez
English teacher
Jose Figueres High School
Cartago, Costa Rica
“He has an energetic
enthusiasm for teaching and
works well with not only other
staff members but with the
students themselves. His lesson
plans are very creative and he
runs a very student-centered
classroom. His knowledge base
of English literature brought
the students closer together
with his daily lessons.”
-Richard Lange
Instructor and Advisor
National-Louis University
OBJECTIVE
students understand the English language and become independent learners.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
 Certified in teaching Secondary Education (6-12) in the English content area.
 Certified in tutoring in the English content area, especially reading, grammar,
and writing skills.
Published and practicing journalist and editor.
 Community-oriented individual and volunteer.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Art of Teaching (M.A.T.) (Sec. Ed.: English) March 2011
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
Illinois Type 09 Teaching Certification February 2011
Illinois State Board of Education
CRLA Tutor Certification May 2010
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
ELL & Literacy Tutor Certification March 2009
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora, IL
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Journalism) July 2008
Columbia College, Chicago, IL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher September 2010-November 2010
Liceo Bilingue Experimental Jose Figueres Ferrera, Cartago, Costa Rica
-Taught literature and English for 9th and 10th grades.
Tutor January 2010-Present
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
-Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in English grammar and writing.
Facilitator January 2010-Present
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
-Facilitated Basic Skills Test review workshops for undergraduate and graduate
students.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 National Council of Teachers of English
 Mentoring Leadership and Resource Network
 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development