certified k 8 esl teacher resume example with 20+ years of experience
Experiences living on the foreign field uniquely qualifies me to promote acculturation within the migrant populations with whom I have worked in the past and hope to serve in the future. Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 25 years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over 13 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Received several"Bright Ideas" grants from the Brunswick Electric
Membership Corporation:
November 2007:
Building Literacy for Ells JMM & Waccamaw Elementary Schools
($1,500 each)
September 2017: Linking Laguage through Technology ($1,276)
October 2007: Leaping into Literacy: Waccamaw ($1,500)
A World of Languages: JMMES, Nov. 2009 ($1,400)
Kindle Your Reading: Waccamaw
Elementary $1,890)
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- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Managed 30 to 35 kindergarten children in a self-contained classroom setting.
Peer review for proficiency in ESL using the NC HOUSSE standards by Alba Resto and Catherine Etheridge in June 2006. This certification allowed me to ESL to my state teaching license.
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION:
Graduated with the first Masters graduate class at Pembroke in 1979. We were the first graduating class of the University of NC at Pembroke!
I attended Campbell College from August 1968 until December 1970 when I transferred to Pembroke State College to finish my undergraduate degree.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- NC State
- Brunswick County Schools
- University of NC
- University of NC- Pembroke
- Campbell College
Job Titles Held:
- Certified (K-8) ESL Teacher
- ESL Teacher
- Grade School Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
Degrees
- Master of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Some College (No Degree)
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