Curriculum Vitae
Cody Parmley
Email: codymp@hawaii.edu
Education
B.A. in Second Language Studies- in progress, expected Dec 2014
University of Hawaii at Manoa- Honolulu, Hawaii
 Learning, using, and teaching second and foreign languages
 Theory research, materials development, instruction, and other professional practices
Work Experience
Shift Supervisor, Barista- June 2011 to Present
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf- Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
 Leading a team of fellow baristas in maintaining the business
 Providing top-notch customer service through serving quality food and drink products
Academic Experience
Relevant Coursework- at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Aug 2013 to Dec 2014
SLS 303: Second Language Teaching
 Surveying theories, research, and practices in second and foreign language teaching
 Overview of language teaching methodologies and teaching contexts
 Developing lesson planning skills, teaching materials, assessment of language,
etc.
SLS 313: Techniques in Second Language Teaching: Listening & Speaking
 Overview of theoretical and practical issues involved in the teaching of second or foreign
language (L2) listening and speaking.
 Focus on listening and speaking aspects of teaching practices and material development
and analysis
SLS 302: Second Language Learning
 Theories and issues in the field of second language acquisition (SLA)
Mock Teaching Experience- at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Aug 2013 to Dec 2014
Mini Lesson 1: Halloween- for SLS 313, Sept 2013
 Cultural teaching of American holiday- Halloween
 Focused on conversational listening
 Utilized noticing of errors to foster students’ learning
Microteaching 1: Irregular Verbs- for SLS 303, Oct 2013
 Covered use of irregular past tense verbs
 Promoted irregular past tense verb usage in speaking
Mini Lesson 2: Animals- for SLS 313, Nov 2013
 Controlled speaking practice of adjectives in their comparative and superlative forms
 Integrated zoo animals presenting students with subject material to utilize grammar
points
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Microteaching 2: “Old McDonald Had a Farm- for SLS 303, Nov 2013
 Exposed elementary school students to farm animals and their onomatopoeic words
 Focus on American song, “Old McDonald Had a Farm”
 Promoted cultural comparison in regards to farm animal sounds
Presentations- at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Aug 2013 to Dec 2014
Class Facilitation of Textbook Reading: “Teachers”- for SLS 303 Sept 2013
 Information from Chapter 2 of Jeremy Harmer’s How to Teach English (2007)
 Discussed important qualities teachers must possess for effective teachingprofessionalism, rapport, etc.
Textbook Presentation: “Materials and the Pedagogical Model for Listening”- for SLS 313,
Oct 2013
 Information from Chapter 7 of Flowerdew & Miller’s Second Language Listening:
Theory and Practice (2005)
 Covered the application of the Pedagogical Model for Listening in regards to various
academic levels and contexts
Textbook Presentation: “Awareness-Raising Activities”- for SLS 313, Nov 2013
 Information from Chapter 4 of Scott Thornbury’s How to Teaching Speaking (2005)
 Defined awareness in detail, and presented on the advantages/disadvantages of
recordings, transcripts, noticing the gap activities, etc.
Materials Analysis- for SLS 313, Nov 2013
 Analysis of Integrated Korean: Beginning 1 (Textbook & Workbook)
Conferences Attended
Hawaii TESOL: 2nd Annual Activity Exchange & Roundtable Discussion
Workshops
 Group Dynamics
 Discussed various aspects of the language classroom including- open vs. closed,
student interaction, class activities, cultural diversity, etc.
 Motivational Strategies
 Brainstormed possible methods to promote student motivation and investment
when learning language
Awards & Scholarships
Freeman Scholarship Award- Spring 2012 & Summer 2012
Kapiolani Community College- Honolulu, Hawaii
 Completed intensive Korean language and culture course during Spring 2012 at
Kapiolani Community College
 Studied abroad in Busan, South Korea for 3 months during Summer 2012, while
concurrently tutoring and assisting senior citizens with their English language skills