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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
Summary

I am an intuitive and compassionate special needs teacher talented at making special needs and delayed developing children feel valued and accepted. I am attentive, creative, and passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, physical, and educational skills within the family structure. I have good organizational skills and the ability to work with team members to achieve goals.

Skills
  • Excellent Progress reporting skills
  • Typical and Special Needs education
  • Special Needs and individualized instruction
  • Patient and encouraging
  • Team worker
  • Flexible
  • Able to connect and empathize with other adults
Experience
Company Name | City, StateEnglish as a Second Language Teacher11/2018 - Current
  • Reviewed lessons to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students through an on-line platform
  • Assisted Chinese students in learning English as second language through an on-line program.
Company Name | City, StateSubstitute Teacher, Pre-K - 809/2013 - 03/2020
  • Improved group and individual behavior by employing positive management strategies.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of students.
  • Oversaw pop quizzes, material exams and standardized tests to facilitate instruction.
  • Delivered direct, supervised care to groups of children in the Developmental Preschool setting
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities from ECSE program to middle school
  • Organized and prepared communiques and reports to parents of ECSE students
  • Interacted with parents on a daily basis and for special activities at the Developmental Preschool
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Documented student growth, development and understanding using outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies.
  • Worked in ECSE-school handi
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Taught 70 students for 6 weeks as a long term substitute and kept up with lesson plans and student assignments.
Company Name | City, StateSpecial Education Teacher09/2002 - 05/2012
  • Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
  • Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
  • Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Company Name | City, StateOregon Pre-kindergarten Program Teacher08/1995 - 03/1998
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
  • Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Completed all required documentation for National Head Start program.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Enforced behavior expectations at all times.
  • Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
Education and Training
Florida State University | City, StateBachelor of Science in Special Education 03/1973
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Florida State University

Job Titles Held:

  • English as a Second Language Teacher
  • Substitute Teacher, Pre-K - 8
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Oregon Pre-kindergarten Program Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Special Education

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