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
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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
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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