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 * JARED W. DITTMER-**


 * Welcome to my wikispace. The content I'll include here is for (low to high) intermediate level college students (freshmen & sophomores). In the tabs to the right, you can find the courses I am teaching this semester (and one I'm taking).**


 * Whether you are a student or teacher, I hope you find this information helpful. I invite anyone to share comments or suggestions and will be happy to answer questions. I am passionate about corroborating ideas, resources, and strategies with others to the benefit of the students we work for.**


 * Email**: jareddittmer@hotmail.com

I've included some personal information below.

__Sunlin College__- Pohang, S. Korea- 2006-Present Most of my classes are general education classes for students in a 2+2 joint program with Northwest Polytechnic University (Fremont, California).
 * Place of Employment**:

I have taught TOEFL, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, general ESL, and Critical Thinking courses. Most of my experience is with college students, but I have directed and taught several camps for elementary and middle school students as well.

__R.O.K. Navy Aviation Base__- Pohang, S. Korea 2007-Present I teach adult ESL classes at the navy base on Monday and Thursday evenings.

__MA TESOL__ Emporia State University- Emporia, Kansas Expected graduation date: December 2010 __BA English__ Minor: Psychology Emporia State University- Emporia, Kansas Graduation date: May 2005
 * Education**:
 * [[file:ESU & MA TESOL Information.pdf]]

I enjoy studying how students learn languages and how teachers can guide and instruct them in the process. I am also interested in how technology can be used to assist both students and teachers in achieving their goals.
 * Areas of Interest**:

My desire is not only to teach English, but also to learn the languages and cultures of the students I instruct and of the places in which I live. I am able to communicate on a basic level in Korean and have a general understanding of the culture. I am always excited to learn more, though.

I was a cross country runner in high school and university. I am not as competitive as I used to be, but I still like to run as often as I can. I am interested in all sports and fitness in general.