TEDA Global Academy. Tianjin, Binhai New Area
English Language Arts Teacher 08/2018 - Current
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Developed level-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles
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Encouraged collaborative learning and research techniques through a variety of projects to promote higher order thinking
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Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature
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Sponsored several student activities and clubs including Shine Home Student Volunteers, Journalism and Yearbook club, dedicating over 3 hours per week outside regular school hours
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Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes
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Authored tests and quizzes designed to evaluate student learning, comprehension, recall and synthesis of information
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Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment
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Team leader for annual Week Without Walls student excursion to promote collaboration, team building and citizenship among students and community
Al Jazirah Institute of Technology, Al Jaheli Institute of Technology. Abu Dhabi, UAE
English Teacher 09/2012 - 07/2018
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Taught English for Special Purposes for beginning to advanced native speakers of Arabic with IELTS pass rate of 70%
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Used LMS as primary delivery platform for student interaction and learning
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Planned weekly lessons for ESP in compliance with CEFR standards
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Incorporated web-based tools for instruction to promote collaboration and student interaction
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Administered and graded assessments and assignments to evaluate and provide feedback on student progress
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Recorded and maintained student data as well as served as course coordinator across several campuses; participated as presenter in campus professional development session
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Led professional development session at off-campus site (NYIT, AD) discussing the use of technology and games to enhance learning
Miller Grove High School
English Teacher 01/2008 - 06/2012
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Nurtured students' growth through reading and writing assignments
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Incorporated interactive online learning tools to promote student engagement and writing development
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Required student use of web-based tools and animation for presentations
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Provided intensive instruction regarding the techniques used by poets, and challenged students to apply lessons learned in writing assignments
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Recorded and managed student data in Learning Management System
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Acted in supervisory role for student teacher to mentor and guide through teaching program and classroom experience
Accomplishments:
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Prepared students for state writing test resulting in 85% success rate
Atlanta English Institute
English Instructor 07/2003 - 12/2007
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Focused on developing international adult students' command of the English language through grammar intense classes, reading, writing speaking and listening
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Provided rigorous practice for TOEFL and IELTS examination with nearly 90% pass rate
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Integrated technology into curriculum to develop student word processing and research skills
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Conducted instructor professional development workshops to promote continuous improvement and shared strategies for improved student learning
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Updated student information in SEVIS system, created I-20's for incoming students and processed extensions for study; handled regular correspondence with SEVIS