WORK EXPERIENCE

ELS Language Centers, ESL Teacher (St. Petersburg & Tampa, FL/Santa Monica & San Francisco, CA/Online ION+)
November 2010-July 2023

In-person & Online English instructor*Participate in orientation for students by giving placement tests including oral exams
*Prepare lessons for varied levels of English classes
*Provide classroom management for varied age groups
*Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
*Hold classes with students from age 16+
*Prepare and administer written, oral, & performance tests & issue grades in accordance with performance for varied levels of English classes

VIPKID Online (Online Chinese company)                                                       March 2017-present

Online English instructor

*Review pre-made lessons before teaching*Teach online classes for 25 minutes*Provide written feedback after lessons*Engage students with props & enthusiasm during lessons

IKIAM (Universidad Regional Amazonica, Tena, Ecuador)                             November 2015-May 2016

Professor of English

*Participate in orientation for students by giving placement tests including oral exams
*Prepare lessons for varied levels of English classes
*Provide classroom management for university students
*Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
*Prepare and administer written, oral, & performance tests & issue grades in accordance with performance for varied levels of English                                  

LASCUSA, ESL Teacher (Los Angeles, CA)                                                        July 2012-September 2012

In-person English instructor*Prepare lessons for varied levels of English class.
*Make quizzes and tests for varied levels of English class.
*Provide classroom management for varied age groups.
*Hold classes with students from age 16+
*Prepare and give grades to students
*Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, & projects & communicate them to students.
*Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, & interests.
*Observe & evaluate students’ work to determine progress & make suggestions for improvement

Aha! Tutors, Reading Tutor, (St. Petersburg, FL) August 2010-December 2010

In-person tutor*Plan 1 hour tutoring sessions for reading class
*Provide 2 hours of reading tutoring per week for 2nd & 3rd grade students
*Provide private instruction to individuals or small groups of students to improve academic performance
*Assess students’ progress throughout tutoring sessions during the school year
*Communicate students’ progress to students, parents, & teachers in written progress reports, in person, & by phone or email

Dong-ju Elementary School, EFL Teacher (Busan, South Korea)                      March 2009-February 2010

EFL elementary school teacher*Prepare lessons with co-teachers for 3rd-6th grade English classes
*Co-teach 3rd-6th grade English classes with a Korean co-teacher
*Prepare & teach my own lessons for after school classes for grades 3 & 5
*Prepare & teach an adult class for teachers at the school
*Prepare & present informational classes & cultural lessons related to American culture for parents about the English department of the school
*Prepare & teach summer & winter camps for 3rd-6th grade students
*Prepare & teach reading workshops for 3rd-6th grade students

International Language School, EFL Teacher (Yeosu, South Korea)                 August 2007-July 2008

EFL private language school teacher*Prepare lessons for varied levels of English class
*Hold classes with students from kindergarten to adults
*Work with co-teachers to create exciting lessons & activities for students
*Assess students’ abilities through oral & written quizzes & tests

EDUCATION

Shenandoah University, MA
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
2008-2010

University of South Florida, BA
Double Major: Spanish/Women’s Studies
2001-2005