Lissette Abel Email & Phone Number

Broomfield, Colorado

Taught Malaysian and expatriate students an international curriculum consisting of the Cambridge Lower Secondary, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Advised students and parents about academic progress and future opportunities at overseas schools. Coordinated with staff from.

Kitajima, Tokushima, Japan

Taught conversational English to Japanese students ranging in ages from toddlers to retired adults. Developed lessons applicable to each student's needs, including basic, business, and test prep English.Communicated with staff and parents about the progress of students.Provided an immersive English experience through reading, conversation, games, and media.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Designed and implemented literacy program targeted at disadvantaged urban youth in elementary and middle school.Provided a safe environment for students to express themselves. Organized trips to educational and cultural events for students.

Klickitat/Vancouver, Washington

Worked with children ages 5-18 during the school day and after-school activities in rural environment first as a volunteer then as an Americorps member.Created and carried out monthly literacy events designed to increase family involvement.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Linguistics

Majored in linguistics with a capstone paper on sound symbolism in naming. Minored in history.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies

Part of a work-study program for future teachers where I worked at a local GEAR UP after-school program for middle school students.