James Curtis Dilday II

📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Overview

Fully licensed US educator holding an Active District of Columbia Standard Educator Credential in Chemistry (Grades 7 to 12) with Endorsements in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Biology, and Physics. Cambridge CELTA (Pass B) certified instructor with over 15 years of international teaching and curriculum development experience. Based in Ho Chi Minh City with a valid TRC (Work Permit Exemption eligible) and available for an immediate start.

Education & Credentials

District of Columbia Standard Educator Credential — Active Licensure
- Endorsements: Secondary Chemistry (Grades 7–12), ESOL, Biology, Physics
Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) | University of Cambridge / ILA Vietnam (2012)
- Grade: Pass B (Demonstrated superior lesson planning, classroom management, logical staging, and language analysis)
Graduate Teacher Preparation Certificate — Secondary Chemistry | Moreland University (2026)
- GPA: 3.98
Bachelor of Science in Biology (General Biology Concentration) | University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2006)
- Honors: Cum Laude (GPA: 3.59) | Minor: Chemistry

Featured Teaching Demonstration

Clinical practice lesson in Secondary Chemistry ("The Combined Gas Law") submitted for the Moreland University Teacher Preparation Program.

Work Experience

Student Teacher (Clinical Practice) | Stellar Virtual

Jan 2026 – Apr 2026

Completed 12 weeks of supervised teaching practice in Secondary Chemistry, evaluated against InTASC standards.
Designed and delivered virtual science lessons, utilizing digital tools to engage students and assess learning progress.
Managed the virtual learning environment and collaborated with a mentor teacher to refine pedagogical strategies and classroom management.

Online STEM & Science Educator | AmazingTalker

2021 – 2026

Created personalized lesson plans and directly managed student relationships and progress tracking.
Delivered instruction in MYP/IB Chemistry, Physics, Biology, IELTS, and General English to diverse international learners.

Substitute Teacher | International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), Vietnam

2020 – 2021

Fulfilled instructional duties of absent teachers while ensuring a safe, structured learning environment.
Implemented lesson plans with fidelity, supervised students, took attendance, and collaborated with school staff.

Test Prep & English Teacher | Yola, Vietnam

2015 – 2018

Instructed students aged 16–22 in standardized test preparation for IELTS and TOEFL.
Taught Young Learners classes (ages 8–16) utilizing communicative and age-appropriate pedagogical methods.

Science Tutor | Ivy Language Center, Vietnam

2014 – 2015

Designed and implemented personalized science courses for middle and high school students preparing for SAT, ACT, IGCSE, and IB examinations.

Head Teacher & Educator | Cleverlearn, Vietnam

2011 – 2014

Recruited, trained, and managed a teaching staff of 30 educators while developing custom curricula.
Taught Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, and IELTS preparation courses to government officials in Ninh Thuan province.

English Teacher | Phan Rang, Vietnam

2011 – 2012

Taught government officials in structured language programs designed to rapidly advance English proficiency.

English Teacher | Iksan, South Korea

2008 – 2011

Delivered English instruction to students ranging from Kindergarten to Adult across all proficiency levels.

Skills & Core Competencies

Teaching & Pedagogy: Inquiry-based STEM Instruction, InTASC Alignment, Lesson Design, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Assessment & Progress Monitoring.
Subject Matter Expertise: Secondary Chemistry, Physics & Biology (MYP/IB), ESOL / IELTS / TOEFL Preparation.
Technical Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Design, GitHub Pages, Google Workspace/Classroom, Learning Management Systems (LMS), AI Tutoring Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite.