Jess Sharp Email & Phone Number

Sanford, Fl, Us

Sanford, Florida

I am an instructor for the ESOL and Language Institute programs at Seminole State College and have taught all levels and at three campuses. I thoroughly enjoy working side by side with a fantastic team of dedicated and highly qualified teachers with big hearts. I put 100% into creating engaging and interactive lessons designed to motivate students to pursue their own success. My conversations skills in Portuguese and Mandarin have been a big advantage working and speaking with our many Chinese, Brazilian, and even Spanish speakers. I have also enjoyed using my computer skills in the Lab, on Zoom, or many other online sites to tailor activities to sudents' needs, motivate them, and broaden their horizons. I work to help ESOL students understand and prepare for the required CASAS tests and to give them the best possible chance of succeeding. The Seminole State College Language Studies has earned several distinguished awards and commendations during my tenure there--thanks to the hard work and skill of the staff, faculty, and students here.

Daytona Beach, Florida Area

At this summer position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute, I provided English instruction to students from Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Chile and Brazil. The Pathways series by National Geographic provided the structure for our curriculum. I was asked to consider continuing, but the commute was untenable.

China, Brazil

ResponsibilitiesIn addition to responsibilities I fulfilled for previous ESL jobs, I had the opportunity to help create and edit an ESL conversation text for one of China's best spoken texts. I was responsible for training groups of American college students, organizing their travel, preparing schedules, and supervising their work in China. I taught various groups of students, including post-graduate students, flight attendants, and professors at Linyi Normal University. I recruited and mentored other ESL teachers and helped them adjust to a new culture.AccomplishmentsI was given the honor of being an official translator for the Rizhao city mayor's office. I believe that I inspired and enabled students to pursue their ambitions as tour guides, flight attendants, international businessmen/businesswomen, bilingual teachers, etc; that I equipped them for international travel, and enabled them to understand many aspects of western culture and thought. I trained and hosted volunteers who worked with Chinese students and whose horizons were significantly broadened. I became conversational in Mandarin Chinese through study in the classroom and interaction with locals outside the classroom.Skills UsedConversational Mandarin, Lesson plan design, Proficiency with Audio-Visual tools (especially projection equipment), Ability to assess students' progress, Advise students on differences between Eastern and Western teaching methods, Ability to learn Eastern teaching/learning methods so as to better teach students, Advanced Problem-solving between cultures, Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power-Point, Design activities for visiting volunteers, Design a calendar of events for study abroad students, Create training materials for volunteers, Train volunteers for duties, Debrief volunteers and study abroad students, Create activities for a new textbook, Travel internationally and prepare necessary documentation and Visa requirements.

Goianésia Area, Brazil

2100 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, Nc 27103

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities in the FTCC classroom included: designing and proctoring placement tests, progress assessments, creating lesson plans that interested students, using a computer and projection tools, communicating frequently with colleagues and administrators, counseling students with real-life needs, substituting for other instructors, ability to be punctual and professional.AccomplishmentsThis position allowed me to help students increase the quality and enjoyment of their lives by enabling them to increase their proficiency in the English language. It also allowed me to counsel students with differences in culture and challenges in daily life. I was able to help students provide for themselves and their families better by equipping them to perform their jobs better.Skills UsedCreate relevant lessons for adult learners, punctuality and professionalism, frequent communication with colleagues and administration, administer placement and progress assessments, counsel students and prepare them for a new culture, select appropriate materials beyond the provided texts, proficient use of audiovisual and projection tools, proficient use of computers and software--including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power-Point.

Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China

ResponsibilitiesCreate lesson plans for spoken English, Assess students' progress, Teach lessons engaging multiple learning styles, Teach western culture and thought, Maintain good relations with students and administrators, Introduce students to a western style of teaching and learning, Expose students to current evidence based techniques for language learning, Conduct an English Corner that provided an informal environment for students to practice English. Fulfill M.A. requirements, including readings, assignments, research.AccomplishmentsWhile teaching, I pursued and completed an MA in Intercultural Studies & TESOL through Wheaton College, I helped to begin an English coffee house where Chinese students could speak conversationally with a native English speaker. I helped equip students to pursue their career goals in fields such as engineering, tourism, teaching, travel.Skills UsedNavigate daily life in a dramatically foreign place/culture/language, Assimilate a dramatically different perspective on teaching/learning and the relationship between teachers and students, Cross-cultural awareness, Prepare for international travel and visa requirements and other documents, Create lesson plans, Assess students progress, Teach lessons in a culturally appropriate manner, Teach western culture, Maintain good relations with students and administrators, Use computers and software for lesson prep and as teaching tools.

6301 Stadium Drive, Clemmons Nc

ResponsibilitiesSchedule appointments, Answer phones, Train on new appointment scheduling software, Update filing system, Update patient charts, Communicate regularly with doctors and nurses, Receive patients, Problem-solve.AccomplishmentsMy attention to detail and accuracy allowed me to help the office update their filing system, transfer the office to a new appointment software, and generally promote smoother operations and improved relations between patients and the office. I sincerely believe that my work at the office led to better treatment and quality of life for patients.Skills UsedInterpersonal skills essential in this environment, Multi-tasking abilities in reception office, Prioritizing duties, Answer phones where urgency and courtesy were vital, Collaboration among receptionist staff, nurses, and doctors, Make calls to communicate information to patients, Maintain patient charts in accordance with law, Use current scheduling software to schedule patient appointments, Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment, Organizational skills, Punctuality, Dependability, Strong communications skills vital to maintain open lines of communication between patients/nurses/doctors, Attention to detail was essential in many of these duties.

1046 Miller St, Winston-Salem, Nc 27103

ResponsibilitiesDesign a literature-based curriculum for a new grade, Prepare lesson plans following a literature-based curriculum, Update curriculum in preparation for accreditation, Teach lessons, Schedule field trips related to class content, Manage a classroom, Small class size allowed and obligated me to maintain close communication with parents, Engage with colleagues and administrators during teacher meetings, Schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences, Assign classwork/homework, Assess student work, Keep records current and organized, Create a nurturing environment.AccomplishmentsIt was a privilege to influence/prepare/shape the behavior and education of my students in a way that would prepare them to make the most of their lives.Skills UsedCreate curriculum based on literature-based emphasis, create lesson plans, teach lessons that would accommodate various learning styles, keep detailed records, schedule field trips, ability to make detailed plans well in advance, manage a classroom, maintain positive interpersonal relationships with parents, conduct successful parent-teacher conferences, assign appropriate classwork/homework, assess student performance, use various software for curriculum design and presentation and for student centered work groups.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Tesol / Intercultural Studies, 3.83 Gpa

I studied Intercultural Studies and TESOL in Thailand during Christmas breaks while teaching English in China with ELIC. Two summers were.

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Summer Overseas Project.Graduated summa cum laude. Double Majored in Ancient Literature.