ESL instructor in University of New Haven

EEUU, Connecticut, USA
Current:University of New Haven
Past:Bridgeport International Academy
Education:TESL/TEFL Certification

Job Experience

ESL instructor

University of New Haven

December 2013 to July 2014

ESL Instructor
?Designing daily lesson plans in all fields of ESL learning
?Generating quizzes, tests, midterms and finals according the curriculum
?Assisting monthly in-service meetings to enhance professional development
?Completing online modules about proper ESL teaching
?Teaching many different levels and styles of American essay writing, and grading them according to university standards
?Evaluating students not only on academic levels but also how they grow as pupils
?Catering

ESL Teacher

Bridgeport International Academy

October 2013 to December 2013

?Teaching ESL to students under the No Child Left Behind program
?Analyzing intermediate reading passages with the students
?Introducing new vocabulary and helping with the production of it
?Creating lessons plans to effectively teach the criteria
?Filling out report cards to update parents of the students? progress

ESL Instructor

University of Bridgeport: English Language Institute (ELI)

July 2012 to May 2014

?Making efficient lesson plans to maximize learning
?Attending weekly staff meetings to communicate, learn and prepare ourselves for classes
?Creating, giving and grading quizzes, tests, midterms and finals
?Giving detailed mid-session reports to document and show students their progress
?Coordinating with other coworkers to organize student events
?Devising, organizing and assisting in ESL theatrical plays
?Developing students writing skills to meet US university standards
?Assisting co

ESL Teacher

Universal Language Academy, Medellín Colombia

February 2012 to June 2012

?Organized detailed lesson plans structured around given criteria
?Administered oral and written exams
?Incited enthusiasm in the classroom to provoke class participation
?Inducted creative ways to practice the four major areas of learning English (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
?Assisted in the facilitation of understanding English through knowledge of their native language
?Created exercises and games to make learning English more exciting
?Designing activities using real life

ESL Tutor

Personalized Tutoring Sessions

February 2012 to June 2012

?Personalized ESL lessons to fit the needs of students
?Traveled to specific destinations to make students feel more comfortable and to facilitate their learning
?Emphasized speaking, reading, writing and listening by creating activities directed towards those 4 areas
?Showing students real life examples of how English is used in everyday contexts

ESL Teacher

Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, Connecticut, The United States of America

September 2011 to December 2011

?Creating lesson plans to effectively teach the grammatical structure of the English language
?Organizing effective ways to teach the four points of language learning (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
?Paperwork including student profiles, attendance and personal development
?Manipulating the language into examples which are easy for students to understand
?Producing worksheets which help students to understand and practice
?Showing real life examples to help students understand voca

Volunteer

Family Learning Center . Boulder, Colorado, The United States of America

September 2008 to February 2010

?Taught young Latin children how to read, write and do basic mathematics
?Assisted in homework through translation for an easier comprehension
?Prepared and maintained a conducive educational environment for the children
?Motivated and supported children to continue with their education

Education

TESL/TEFL Certification

Colorado School of English. Denver, Colorado (USA)

June 2011 to July 2011

Bachelors Degree in Spanish Language and Literature

University of Colorado. Boulder, Colorado (USA)

August 2008 to April 2011

Languages

Spanish

Advanced

IT skills

microsoft office

Basic

Other Skills

Other areas of educational experience:

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Career Goals

Vision:
To effectively teach English incorporating the four areas of learning (reading, writing, listening and speaking) using my experience, leadership and enthusiastic personality to insight a desire to learn from my students

Industries of interest

Education

Areas of interest

Education / Training

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies