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Professional Summary
Energetic teacher specializing in English instruction.
Skills
  • Certified TEFL Instructor
  • 7 years as an ESL instructor
  • Native English Speaker
  • Speak English, French and Mandarin
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Extensive knowledge of teaching methods
  • Fun and friendly personality
  • Many different teaching styles 
  • Adaptable
  • Positive and encouraging
Work History
February 2011-February 2012 English Foreign Language Instructor | Airforce University Kindergarten | Changchun , Jilin
  • Collaborated with Chinese English teachers to form a class routine and organize student events. 
  • Viewed given materials to create lesson plans, games, songs and evaluations.
  • Teach and entertain students using songs, dances, flash cards, props and games.
  • Test students knowledge and award prizes.
  • Use teams or partner students to create a competitive atmosphere and prompt students to focus.
  • Lead students to complete activities and worksheets in workbooks
  • Participated in school holiday events.
February 2012-February 2014 English Foreign Language Instructor | Victoria Foreign Language | Changchun, Jilin
  • Taught kindergarten and training school classes ages 3-11.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' various learning levels.
  • Participated in holiday activities, performing with students and other teachers.
  • Followed class curriculum as well as using personally prepared songs, games and materials.
  • Active in demo classes, summer programs and student competitions.
May 2014-March 2015 English Foreign Language Instructor | Joy School | Changchun, Jilin
  • Created lesson plans for various levels of students.
  • Taught classes of varying English levels and ages.
  • Used interactive resources, games, songs, and flash cards.
  • Graded students tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff. 
  • Acted as a judge for student competitions.
  • Interacted with parents after class.
  • Gave students award tickets to save up and use for buying prizes.
July 2015-February 2016 IELTS Instructor | Clever Academy | Hanoi, Hà Nội
  • Worked with teachers and department heads to identify student levels and organize classes
  • Created monthly status reports based on student evaluations.
  • Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Worked with students one on one and in groups.
  • Lead online classes and overtime lessons.
  • Participated in school awareness programs.
Education
2000 Lakefield Secondary School, Lakefield, Ontario, Canada
2010 TESL Oxford English Lectures, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Professional Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Teacher with 6+ years of experience in education who demonstrated instructional capabilities in Mathematics, Writing, English, and Social Studies. Committed and recognized to educate diverse groups of students in under-resourced communities. Proven ability to increase students' literacy and math levels through lesson differentiation and innovative activities.
Education
Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics, 2019
 University of Texas Arlington - Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Arts: Peace Studies, Spanish Literature and Culture, and History, 2013
 Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI
Skills
  • Promethium Board and other technology teaching tools.  
  • Lead Leadership and other PLC meetings
  • Restorative Discipline Circles
  • Experience with multiple instructional designs
  • Enacted as Principal multiple days
  • Implement Thinking Maps® in instruction
Work History
Bilingual Teacher, 08/2015 to Current
 Fort Worth Independent School District – Fort Worth, TX
  • Currently teach 4th graders with an average of 22 ELL students per class.
  • Increased 92% of student's Math grade-level by encouraging interactive learning and incorporating educational software and internet
  • Established a strong cooperation and learning enviorment in the classroom which motivated students to engage by 92%
  • Conference with 97% of students' parents to set learning goals and address learning gaps
  • Increased more than 1 year of Math skills of 95% of focus list student
  • Increased 75% of students lexile by 200 points or more through the implementation of Achieve 3000® in the classroom
  • Tier and differentiate small group lessons based on students  learning target goals 
Corps Member, Behavior Coordinator , 08/2014 to 06/2015
 City Year – Chicago, IL
  • Tutored and mentored 130 under-resourced and at-risk high school students
  • Provided in-class and afterschool course performance, attendance, and behavior support to students with 95% success
  • Recorded and tracked academic, behavior, and attendance progress
  • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of a behavior program
  • Worked directly with Principal and Assistant Principal to achieve Students academic and behavior goals
  • Lead and developed Spring Break enrichment activities with 98% student participation
  • Created customized lesson plans for individuals and small groups during and after school
Language and Culture Teacher, 10/2013 to 05/2014
 Ministry of Education of Spain – Cesantes, Galicia, Spain
  • Taught conversational and writing in English to 240 trilingual students from kindergarten to 6th grade
  • Planned creative and interactive lessons for English and Art classes in all grades
  • Coordinated weekly meetings with English and Art teachers to discuss lesson plans and activities
  • Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension
  • Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
Non-violent Educator, 02/2013 to 05/2013
 Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI
  • Prepared and coordinated lessons for 20 under-resource high school students
  • Mediated discussion that promoted non-violence through the implementation of restorative justice circles
  • Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
  • Mentor program participants by setting academic and personal goals with 80% success
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during restorative justice circle discussions
English Language Teacher, 05/2011 to 07/2011
 UPAEP Central Campus – Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue.
  • Educated 40 rural students in Mexico in English grammar and conversational speaking
  • Coordinated and planned lessons with other teachers.
  • Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation, engaging learning activities, and community
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
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Summary
To obtain a unique and challenging position allowing me to utilize the skills and knowledge gained to become a positive asset within a company or organization, while providing services to individuals, families and groups.
Accomplishments
  • Active Listening, Administrative management, Books, Classroom Management, Counseling, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Goal setting and Implementation, Group Instruction, Parental Participation, Problem Solving, Speaking, Team Building, Time Management, Writing ACCOMPLISHMENTS Workflow Planning: Implemented a program which focused on the learning needs of the children I tutored; increased grades by 20 percent as a whole.
Experience
Secretary Aug 2016 to May 2017
 Executive Tax Services － Senatobia, MS
  • Answer telephone, direct calls as needed, take messages.
  • Check voicemail, as needed.
  • Call/contact client "leads" to schedule appointments/consultations.
  • Make client appointments.
  • Greet arriving clients.
  • Everyone should feel welcome.
  • Update client contact information in our computer database.
  • Present completed tax returns to clients.
  • Collect client payments, provide receipts, and record each transaction.
  • Assemble and collate printed tax returns for distribution to clients.
  • Scan and copy client documents.
  • General filing.
  • Record tax return activities in the Tax Return Log.
Nov 2013 to Apr 2016
 Caseworker Department of Human Services － Sardis, MS
  • assists people in solving or managing problems and crises.
  • helps people with financial problems find affordable housing.
  • helps people with medical problems find treatment options.
  • served as a counselor and advocate for clients.
  • helping children gain access to happier and healthier lives.
  • mentored families and children.
  • developed plans to enhance the lives of children and families.
  • lead meetings that provided educational resources for clients.
Social Work Intern May 2013 to Aug 2013
 ASERACARE HOSPICE － Senatobia, MS
  • Assisting and advocating for families.
  • Working with elderly patients and terminal illnesses.
  • Working collaboratively with professional staff to provide hands on support to families and patients.
  • Help support patients and families in the area of emotional care.
  • Educate families on any misconceptions or dilemmas.
  • Address patients and families concerns whether financially, emotionally, or ethically.
  • Develop trusting relationships without becoming emotionally involved.
  • Leading support groups.
  • Handle a wide variety of situations and tasks involving the clerical and administrative functions of the office.
Teacher English Sep 2017 to Current
 North Panola School District － Sardis , MS Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.
Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
Teacher Language Sep 2017 to Current
 Green Hill Elementary School － Sardis, MS Created daily lesson plans for multi-level adult ESL classes.
Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.
Integrated technology as an instructional tool, including the Smartboard.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education and Training
Bachelor's of Science May 2013 University of Mississippi Oxford
High School Diploma May 2007 North Panola High School － Sardis, Mississippi
Certifications
2015
Interests
J.D. Williams Library *Boys' and Girls' Club administrative functions, schedule appointments, basic, clerical, CPR, client, clients, database, filing, financial, First Aid, director, marketing, materials, Mentoring, office, Nursing Home, Organizing, take messages, Tax, tax returns, telephone, tender, workshops Activities/ Community Service:* *Student Social Work Organization *J.D. Williams Library *Boys' and Girls' Club
Skills
administrative functions, schedule appointments, clerical, counselor, client, clients, database, filing, financial, managing, meetings, Mentor, access, office, take messages, Tax, tax returns, telephone
Additional Information
  • FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS National Association of Social Work Organization Outstanding Student Award: Fall 2009 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • INTERESTS
  • Student Social Work Organization *J.D. Williams Library *Boys' and Girls' Club administrative functions, schedule appointments, basic, clerical, CPR, client, clients, database, filing, financial, First Aid, director, marketing, materials, Mentoring, office, Nursing Home, Organizing, take messages, Tax, tax returns, telephone, tender, workshops Activities/ Community Service:* *Student Social Work Organization *J.D. Williams Library *Boys' and Girls' Club
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Professional Summary
I am an energetic, elementary education teacher specializing in reading and ELL instruction.   I have an exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff, and administration.  I am a clear communicator who prioritizes students' success, as well as their holistic development.
Work History
6th Grade Special Education Associate, Long-term Substitute, Current
Glencoe School District 35 – Glencoe, IL
  • Assisting teacher with large group and small group instruction.
  • Supporting students, academically and socially-emotionally.
Little Ones Preschool, Substitute Teacher, 01/2018
Little Ones Preschool, Inc. – Northbrook, IL
  • Instructed groups of up to 20 students
  • Implemented small and gross motor activities
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher , 08/2006 to 11/2008
Schiller Park School District 81 – Schiller Park, IL
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Instructed more than 60 middle school students through projects, discussions, group activities, and demonstrations.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
4th/5th Grade Classroom Teacher , 08/2004 to 05/2006
Schiller Park School District 81 – Schiller Park, IL
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
Reading Resource Teacher, 08/2002 to 06/2004
Schiller Park School District 81 – Schiller Park, IL
  • Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
6th Grade Teacher , 08/2001 to 06/2002
Ana Roque de Duprey School – Chicago , IL
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
English As A Second Language (ESL) Teacher, 07/2000 to 12/2000
Aston Idiomas – Barcelona, Spain

  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher, 08/1999 to 06/2000
Caldwell Academy – Chicago , IL

  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
  • Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
2nd Grade Teacher , 08/1998 to 06/1999
Alex Haley Academy – Chicago , IL
  • Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 30 students.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Preschool Teacher , 08/1997 to 06/1998
Amelia Earhart School – Chicago , Il
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Kindergarten Teacher, 08/1996 to 06/1997
Heather Hill Elementary School – Flossmoor, IL
  • Set up lesson materials, learning centers, projects, and bulletin board displays .
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Education
English as a Second Language : Endorsement , 2004
National-Louis University - Chicago, IL
Master's Degree in Reading : Type 13, 2003
Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago
Teaching English as a Foreign Language : Certificate, 2000
ITC International - Prague, Czech Republic
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Type 03, 1996
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL

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