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Mount Airy, MD, US

Mount Airy, Maryland, United States

Columbia, Maryland, United States

• Oversaw team members assigned to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and language translation side of the COVID-19 Mass Vaccination site at The Mall in Columbia, MD, serving between 1,000-3,000 people a day
• Dialogued with clients about general information about the COVID-19 vaccine, answered FAQs, and instructed on-site navigation, providing accommodations to clients with special needs with language or disability services
• Assisted team lead with training new employees in operations, translation service protocols, and site navigation
• Managed coworker shifts and areas of responsibility, including scheduling breaks and lunches to avoid staff shortages. Established protocols for worker accountability and communication with coworkers and supervisors

Frederick, Maryland, United States

• Delivery Driver
• Executed daily operations of deliveries to customers, being responsible for the safe and secure delivery of every package; continuously lifting/lowering and carrying packages up to 150 pounds for shifts lasting up to.
• Established positive long-term customer service relationships through prompt, courteous service and by engaging them in a friendly, professional manner; verified names, addresses, and correct number of items being.
• Entered information correctly and efficiently into centralized database for every package delivered/picked-up
• Exceeded all UPS and DOT regulations for safety and commercial vehicle operationsPackage Handler
• Loaded up to four trucks per shift, safely maneuvering and securing packages up to 150 pounds to prevent damage during transportation as well as to promote the drivers’ efficient selection and retrieval of the.

Mount Airy, Maryland, United States

• Developed class syllabi, daily lesson plans, unit schemes, and curriculum to meet or exceed state and national standards as well as the yearly objectives of the English Department
• Used digital learning management systems (i.e. Moodle & RenWeb) and the Google G-Suite to: monitor student attendance and participation; assign, assess, and record student work; calculate student progress reports.
• Differentiated whole-group instruction and daily tasks for students in multiple group configurations, including adjustments for international students and accommodations for students with special needs
• Transitioned successfully and rapidly to fully online/distance learning by developing additional instructional videos, slideshows, teaching materials, and academic tasks, implementing research-oriented, project-based.
• Engaged in school community and Professional Development (PD) opportunities, including teacher mentorship program, first-year professional learning group, and training workshop for teaching online/distance-learning
• Assisted in coaching the school’s varsity men’s soccer team, leading the team to the 2019 State Championship

Frederick, Maryland, United States

• Planned detailed, relevant, and progressive ESL lessons to engage adult international and immigrant learners in their communities, workplaces, and homes
• Provided differentiated instruction to meet varying needs and levels of diverse students, ranging from beginner to intermediate levels; assessed student progress using formal and informal methods
• Assisted with compliance of Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR) grant requirements in areas of professional development, attendance, retention, documentation, reporting, and assessment
• Sought out opportunities for professional growth, attending several workshops and online training courses; completed an annual PD plan that included over 20 hours of trainings and observations

Columbia, Maryland, United States

• Provided instruction of a variety of courses, including foci on Intensive English, Writing & Grammar, Interactive Speaking, Conversational English, and Community English; students ranged from Pre-Beginning to Advanced
• Prepared course syllabi, planned lessons, and implemented prescribed academic curricula and assessments to meet program academic performance goals for students and compliance with DLLR grant requirements
• Maintained classroom student behaviors that promoted rapid and retained education of linguistic and social skills; maintained a safe environment for learning
• Administered class files: attendance roster, student grades and individualized feedback, progress assessments, term grade sheets, and other relevant documentation for each student
• Attended required faculty and English Language Institute meetings, training, and workshops
• Developed and presented a PD seminar as part of a faculty training workshop; completed an annual PD plan that included over 20 hours of trainings and observations

Makhotso, Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho

• ESL Instructor
• Educated over 50 primary students in conversational and academic English, employing different student grouping strategies and instructional styles; improved national test scores in English by an average of 15%
• Abolished corporal punishment and gender-based violence at host organization as part of the Student Friendly Schools initiative, establishing a safe, positive learning environment for children of all ages
• Designed creative learner-centered activities that adhered to national curriculum standards and school district’s objectives, adapting content and instruction to match student needs
• Developed new teaching materials to assist in English language learning despite limited resources and demonstrated to fellow teachers their function and effectiveness in the classroom
• Pursued best teaching practices in and out of the classroom with 5 fellow faculty members, promoting continuous professional development in the field of ESL education

Makhotso, Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho

• Collaborated with local leaders, young adults, and fellow volunteers to establish 2 USAID-funded youth leadership camps throughout Lesotho, empowering young professionals to strive for gender equality, overcome.
• Designed and executed HIV/AIDS information and testing events for the community, working in partnership with local medical professionals to provide health education and equipment, resulting in over 80 students and.
• Facilitated the formation of a local youth soccer team; oversaw organization and training, empowering 22 youth with leadership and communication skills, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through physical.
• Taught Life Skills courses to several grades on multiple subjects, including lessons on Leadership, Nutrition, Physical Health, HIV/AIDS, Digital Literacy, and various Social Science topics

Dale County, Alabama

• Executed prepared lesson plans and planned backup lessons
• Administered assessments, graded assignments, and developed additional tasks as needed
• Actively engaged with students and adapted lessons to make content more accessible to learners
• Initiated dialogue with teacher to ensure academic consistency and adherence to class policy

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Design & Technology

Coursework: Advanced Learning Theory and Research, Theory of Historical & Social Foundations of Education, Technology & Diversity.

Master Of Arts In Education (Maed), Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Activities and Societies: Peace Corps Master's International Program• Practicum integrated into Peace Corps service • Administrative.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Chi Alpha Campus Christian Fellowship Intramural soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee AUAP RoommateMinor in TESOL.