C New York State Provisional ESOL Teacher Certification.

C Cultural sensitivity and appreciation of diversity.

C Training and utilization of various methods of language instruction.

C Computer proficiency and internet savvy.

C Over four years of experience in teaching language skills.

Employment

ESL Teacher 2004-present

Borough of Manhattan Community College  New York, NY

Instructed adult ESL learners the four language skills in an Intensive English Program through the Continuing Education Department.

Student teacher      2003-04

Taught a summer ELL academy course for third graders at P.S. 124 in Chinatown. Planned, graded, and instructed two ESL literature courses at Newcomers High School in Long Island City.

Literacy tutor      2002-03

Tutored academically struggling elementary school students in literacy skills at P.S. 196. Conducted assessments and logged student progress. Communicated with teachers and supervisors about student development.

EFL Teacher      2001-02

Following the Berlitz model of grammar taught in context, taught children and adults in group and individual settings. Formally trained in the Berlitz Method. Utilized puppets and games for instruction of young children.

EFL Teacher      2000-01

Instructed Korean children ages two to fifteen in the English language through content areas, art, games, computers, and music. Tested oral and written skills and prepared monthly progress reports for each student.