I’m Carl Charles Atteniese II, a native-English speaker with TEFL/TESOL certification and more than a decade of ESL teaching experience in Korea, Japan, and the United States. I bring a friendly, patient, and creative approach to teaching English to children and adults, blending drama, storytelling, and hands-on activities to keep learners engaged. I’m also passionate about space, science, art, aviation, and travel, and I enjoy using humor, curiosity, and clear communication to connect with students and audiences in classroom and media projects.

Carl Charles Atteniese II

I’m Carl Charles Atteniese II, a native-English speaker with TEFL/TESOL certification and more than a decade of ESL teaching experience in Korea, Japan, and the United States. I bring a friendly, patient, and creative approach to teaching English to children and adults, blending drama, storytelling, and hands-on activities to keep learners engaged. I’m also passionate about space, science, art, aviation, and travel, and I enjoy using humor, curiosity, and clear communication to connect with students and audiences in classroom and media projects.

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I’m Carl Charles Atteniese II, a native-English speaker with TEFL/TESOL certification and more than a decade of ESL teaching experience in Korea, Japan, and the United States. I bring a friendly, patient, and creative approach to teaching English to children and adults, blending drama, storytelling, and hands-on activities to keep learners engaged.

I’m also passionate about space, science, art, aviation, and travel, and I enjoy using humor, curiosity, and clear communication to connect with students and audiences in classroom and media projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Korean
Advanced

Work Experience

Parental Home Care at Personal/Family
June 1, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Assisted parents in emergency affairs, health maintenance, moving house; managed Father's funeral after returning from Japan.
English Teacher (Children & Adults) at E Place (School), Shiki, Saitama
June 1, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Taught English using drama and art skills with elementary students; conducted online business classes; took family leave.
English Teacher (Adults) at Shinju-ku English Institute
August 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Curriculum development, social media, records, reception, marketing; teacher-video acting; utilized advanced Korean and beginner Japanese language skills.
English Teacher (Adults) at Shinjuku English Institute (School)
August 1, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Developed curriculum; managed social media, records, reception, marketing; incorporated Korean and Japanese languages, art, grammar, style, history, and culture; teacher video acting.
English Teacher (Adults & Children) at English Village (School), Gotanda, Tokyo
December 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Conducted one-on-one and small group lessons in pronunciation, grammar, style, travel, business, and science language.
English Teacher (Adults & Children) at English Village (School), Gotanda, Tokyo
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025
One-on-one and small group lessons; pronunciation, grammar, style, travel, business and science language.
Owner / English Teacher at English Ticket (Tutoring), Manhattan, NY
December 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Owned and ran tutoring service; clients included Korean Financial Supervisory Service, Berlitz Language School, and college students.
Owner / English Teacher at English Ticket (Tutoring)
January 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Owner and English teacher; provided tutoring to Korean corporate clients and college students, including Korean Financial Supervisory Service and Berlin Language School.
English Teacher (Children & Adults) at E Place (School), Shiki, Saitama
January 1, 2014 - Present
Used drama and arts with elementary students; delivered online business classes.
Teacher (Certified) at Multiple Institutions, South Korea
December 31, 2013 - July 23, 2025
Taught various clients including Korea Herald, Korea and Hanyang University labs, Keurim & Samsung Schools, Hanmi Bank, and private clientele including celebrity family.
Teacher (Certified) at Various institutions Across South Korea
January 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025
Taught English at multiple institutions; clients included Nara Gyŏn School, Yangjae, Seoul, Seo Rim Institute, Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, I&S School, Bongcheon, Seoul, Waedae School, Noyangjin, Seoul, Korea Herald, Korea & HanYang University language labs; taught private and celebrity clients across Seoul.

Education

BA at Empire State University, Manhattan, NY
January 1, 2022 - July 23, 2025
College Coursework at School of Visual Arts (College), Manhattan, NY
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991
BA in Culture at Empire State University
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Philosophy (Minor) at School of Visual Arts, New York
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

International TEFL and TESOL: Training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse, Maltreatment and Neglect, Medical Society, State of New York
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024
Training in School Violence Prevention & Intervention, The University of the State of New York
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
March 2, 2023 - June 2, 2023
10 Years ESL Teaching Experience Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services