Raleigh Barnes

Delivered standards-aligned English language instruction to elementary students, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Developed and implemented structured lesson plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes. Differentiated instruction to support varying proficiency levels and learning needs.

ESL Teacher - Ellinnature - South Korea

(2025-02 - 2026-03)

• Delivered standards-aligned English language instruction to elementary students, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Developed and implemented structured lesson plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Differentiated instruction to support varying proficiency levels and learning needs.
• Assessed student progress and maintained accurate academic records to inform instruction.
• Managed classroom behavior and established routines to promote engagement and accountability.
• Communicated with parents and staff regarding student performance and expectations.
• Supervised students during transitions and transportation duties, ensuring safety and organization.

Teacher - KinderCare

(2020-06 - 2025-01)

• Led full-time classroom instruction for early childhood students, supporting academic and social-emotional development.
• Designed and delivered developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with school readiness standards.
• Managed daily classroom operations, including scheduling, transitions, and behavior expectations.
• Monitored and documented student development; adapted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Maintained a safe, structured environment in compliance with licensing and safety regulations.
• Communicated regularly with parents through conferences and progress updates.
• Collaborated with staff to ensure consistent instruction and care.

Counselor - Village Extended Day Services

(2019-12 - 2020-04)

• Supervise children (up to 25 at a time) from the time they get released from school until their parents pick them up
• Listen for names over walkie-talkie and send children when they are leaving
• Prepare snacks and activities for the day according to a set schedule
• Serve snacks, guide children through activities, and cooperate with other counselors to combine groups as children leave

Freelance Writer - Hubshout

(2019-06 - 2020-08)

• Write articles according to customer-based standards and expectations
• Format work with proper HTML code, and ensure target audience is met
• Adjust work, when necessary, to meet customer's demands

Guest Service Advocate - Target

(2016-04 - 2019-12)

• Handle price disagreement and overrides
• Assist cashiers with questions, concerns or difficulties
• Process customer returns, judging validity and possible theft or other fraud
• Answer phone calls regarding return policies and general concerns/requests

Writer - Void Media LLC

(2016-05 - 2018-04)

write articles (using proper citation, keyword tags, and formatting), gather information, conduct interviews, and attended regular meetings with other writers/editors

• "Grind" Issue (action sports), "Skateboarding" article
• "#1 in the 904" Issue (local poll of small businesses), food and drink section winners
• "Community" Issue (Art and Music), Saint Augustine and Downtown Jacksonville notable music venues
• Online newsfeed, "Seven Ratings IMDb has Wrong"
• Online newsfeed, "Christopher: A Conversation with a Transgender Man"
• Various online articles including review, memoir, and creative nonfiction

Research Assistant - Flagler College

(2017-12 - 2018-06)

• Provide feedback on subject matter
• Read newly released material related to professor's work, providing feedback and writing own interpretations

Author and Poet - Personal Writing

(2011-10)

Have written personal work for about ten years, focused primarily on feature-length novels and screenplays, having completed three full works. Have also written dozens of short stories, essays (aside from schoolwork), and poems. Have participated in live poetry events at arts markets, including West King Wednesday and the Moonlight Markets, where I have written poems on the spot with a word given by guests

• Mecca Records' "Johnathan Brown Poetry Release Zine," "Sam, the Dog" poem
• "Anxiety" Zine, introductory short story, "Fumigation" and "Ungrateful Complaining" poems
• A Reaper Heretic, self-published novel on Amazon marketplace
• Servants of the Sun, self-published novel on Amazon marketplace

Bachelor's - English Literature - Flagler College (2017-12)

Minor - Creative Writing - Flagler College (2017-12)

TEFL Teaching Certification - International TEFL Academy (2024-08)

Clay High School (2012-05)