Lakenvia Ledford

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Teacher specialized in ESL and ELE @ Forest Glen Elementary School
glen ellyn, illinois, united states
Lakenvia Ledford's Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, Spain
About Lakenvia Ledford

I am passionate about interacting with diverse cultures from an interdisciplinary lens. I love learning about the differences in medicine, language, religion, politics, ability and various aspects thus serving as a volunteer in various communities is intriguing to me. It is my intent to be successful holistically and to utilize this holistic approach to better the human race as a whole. My passion is to educate and empower the youth. I currently am fulfilling this passion by serving as an EFL instructor and English coordinator in Madrid, Spain where I instruct young students on a daily basis.

Lakenvia Ledford's Current Company Details
Forest Glen Elementary School

Forest Glen Elementary School

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Teacher specialized in ESL and ELE
glen ellyn, illinois, united states
Employees:
11
Lakenvia Ledford Work Experience Details
  • Forest Glen Elementary School
    Elementary School Teacher- 6Th Grade
    Forest Glen Elementary School Oct 2023 - Present
    Facilitated learning for 6th grade students, effectively implementing standard curriculum conducted in Spanish. Provided individual and small group support, fostering a collaborative and culturally sensitive learning environment.
  • Forenex
    English Coordinator
    Forenex Oct 2019 - Present
    Colegio Claret
    As an English coordinator I help develop the English curriculum, which ranges from pre-beginner to proficiency. I manage and support the English language teachers across the board by providing guidance, lesson planning support, feedback and professional development opportunities. I guide English teachers in implementing the curriculum in English 24/7 in their classrooms. I also conduct routine formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and the meeting of educational objectives.
  • Forenex
    Head Of The English Department
    Forenex Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
    Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain
    - Recruited and managed English teachers annually for school year and two intensive summer courses during July - Monitored all summer courses to ensure quality, provide support for directors and teachers, and for logistical needs.- Designed and ensured the implementation of a multi-level English curriculum for students 5-18 years old, including Cambridge preparation courses.- Communicated with families and resolved questions and complaints in a timely manner.- Provided training for teachers and Directors of Studies on methodology and curriculum implementation.- Provide detailed analysis of the summer course for the purpose of improvement.
  • Forenex
    English Language Teacher
    Forenex Jun 2017 - Aug 2023
    Uclés, Castile-La Mancha, Spain; Pozuelo
    Teaching K-12 English students, (aged 3-17) at the Forenex residential and day camps as well as at school. Plan and design lessons focused on thematic units that cover reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening skills in English. Create dynamic and interactive games to reinforce grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Prepare students for the PET exam. Develop weekly written and oral assessments to gage students mastery of the material covered. Evaluate language and social development of students over the course of the camp.
  • Forenex
    Director Of Studies
    Forenex Jul 2019 - Jul 2023
    Madrid, Spain
    As DoS I managed the academic side of Forenex's camps at distinct campsites, including Pozuelo Uclés, and then Coruña. I was the overseer of their intensive oral courses in English, a PET and FCE exam preparation course, as well as art, Drama and technology workshops. I also coordinated curriculum lesson plans and class creation and ensured that the overall running of both English lessons as well as English-language workshops were done effectively. I served as a point of contact for parents regarding academic matters and evaluated the teachers development throughout the course. I led daily staff meetings while fostering collaboration and teamwork skills. Lastly, I conducted inventory of necessary materials and provided a final evaluation to Forenex about the camp, its teachers, its logistics, as well as ideas for improvement in future.
  • Liceo Sorolla School
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Liceo Sorolla School Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
    Pozuelo De Alarcón, Community Of Madrid, Spain
    Teaching kindergarten students in English through the use of thematic projects and the incorporation of synthetic phonics and the Reggio Emilia methodology. Fostering cooperative learning in order to focus on particular areas of development including, cognitive, physical, artistic and emotional learning. Monitoring students progress throughout the process and ensuring that students are safe and happy.
  • Native Learn
    Esl Teacher/ Language Assistant
    Native Learn Sep 2017 - May 2019
    Escuelas Pías De Aluche
    As an ESL Teacher and Language Assistant, I created dynamic lesson plans and curriculum to impart to students ranging from 6ºEP to 2ºBachillerato, including those students who were doing professional formation courses (FP). I monitored their development throughout the year, administered speaking exams and aided in the fostering of their English skills. As a freelance English Instructor, I tailored to the needs of specific clients and ensured that their objectives were met, while simultaneously preparing them to partake in practical and everyday conversations.
  • Tefl Canterbury Program
    English Second Language Instructor
    Tefl Canterbury Program Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
    Madrid, Spain
    As a freelance instructor my responsibilities included creating dynamic and informative lesson plans to teach non-native speakers to read, write, understand and speak Business and Standard English. I tailored to each clients need and helped students learn English grammar, pronunciation and conversational skills, as well as helping students to prepare for study abroad scholarships, Cambridge exams and international business exams.
  • Speech And Hearing Sciences Department
    Research Assistant
    Speech And Hearing Sciences Department Sep 2014 - May 2015
    Bloomington, Indiana
    I aid in the study of typical and atypical language development in multicultural/bilingual children, with a particular emphasis on Spanish-English. I currently serve as the second reviewer in the Spanish transcription of the interviews, in which I listen to the selected audio, change any discrepancies and code the documents for my mentor.
  • Residential Programs And Services
    Center Desk Staff
    Residential Programs And Services May 2013 - May 2015
    Bloomington, Indiana
    Responsible for the daily operation of the information desk including issuing keys, sorting and distributing mail, giving out campus directions, welcoming and assisting students and visitors to the dormitory, upholding strong customer service standards for dress, greetings, phone calls, and expedient customer response. Support emergency response processes as needed by the building director
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    Peer Instructor
    Indiana University Bloomington Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    Foster International Living Learning Center
    My responsibilities included creating dynamic lesson plans to teach global diversity and inclusion.
  • Physical Education And Tourism Management
    Research Assistant
    Physical Education And Tourism Management May 2011 - Aug 2013
    Iupui
    I served as a research assistant to collect both physical test and survey data. To insure inter-rater reliability the research assistants practiced data collection with the principal investigator, each other, and with volunteer participants whose data were not included in the analyses. Research assistants participated in quarterly refresher training and met with the principal investigator weekly in order to discuss study progress.During my time as a research assistant I performed database entry and literature research, interpreted Spanish, performed transcription, served as a physical trainer and provided assistance to my mentor.

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Lakenvia Ledford attended Indiana University Bloomington, Universidad Complutense De Madrid.

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