Nancy Kidd Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

 Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences. Encouraged students to set and support standards of classroom behavior. Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, proved clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these aims to the students.  Assessed the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and supplied progress reports as needed. Developed reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Planned and supervised purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance. Established and kept open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.  Taught hybrid learning; taught in person and online learning simultaneously.

Houston, Texas Area

 Tutored one-on-one to turn students their weaknesses into strengths  Taught thinking critically, and learning to write effectively  Modified lessons for ELLs  Guided test preparation for TOEFL and ISEE Instructed Vocabulary via Wordly Wise Curriculum Facilitated online Instruction in reading/writing/vocabulary to EFL students in China.

Houston, Texas Area

 Prepared daily contextualized lesson plans based on the various skills training curricula. Utilized Distance Education curriculum with training students. Taught ESL/ABE(Adult Basic Education)/HSE((High School Equivalency Exam)/ Classes as needed. Incorporated job readiness, job search, financial literacy instruction, and planning instruction into the curriculum Trained explicit soft skills instruction. Aided students with setting and achieving short- and long-term SMART goals. Maintained student portfolios.  Prepared and kept correct attendance and performance documentation and performance reports including daily student sign-in sheets, student outcome and assessment logs, and individual learning plans. Conferenced individually with students as needed during the program period, supply tutorials as needed. Upheld structure and guidelines for students in the classroom Co-facilitated new student orientation and registration. Interpreted from English to Spanish during orientations. Recruited ESL and training students at community events. Promoted the Alliance Adult Education Program to potential students and members of fellow non-profits. Explained the classes offered at the Alliance such as ESL, Phlebotomy, CNA, CDL and electrician for adult refugees, immigrants and underserved population.

Houston, Texas Area

 Provided Bilingual instruction in Math, Science, Reading, or Writing.  Facilitated small groups, one on one(push-in and pull out) Taught students in STAAR Preparation in Spanish Maintain an accurate log of student progress and development. must  Review testing data to support instructional content being delivered

Houston, Texas Area

 Instructed students on interpreting literature. Taught about different literary styles. Created instructional resources for use in the classroom.  Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities. Created a positive educational climate for students to learn in. Meet course and school-wide student performance goals. Participated in ongoing training sessions. Implemented lesson plans and changed accordingly throughout the year. Maintained grade books. Graded papers and performed other administrative duties as needed. Assigned books to read, including classics and contemporary novels. Helped students interpret literature and poetry. Supplied background on authors' life and works. Collaborated with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met. Tutored students on an individual basis. Established and communicated clear aims for learning activities. Prepared and distributed required reports. Observed and evaluated student's performance.

Houston, Texas Area

 Implemented teacher’s lesson plans effectively. Created a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.  Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions an Maintained a positive learning environment. Reported my notes of class’s discipline both positive and disruptive to teacher of record.

Westbury High School

 Taught the fundamental reading skills (phonics, decoding, word parts, etc.) Facilitated grammar, speaking, writing and listening skills. Guided students through the ESL Reading Smart computer program to become autonomous.  Designed lessons within a variety of literary genres where students experienced different forms of syntax.  Monitored student behavior to foster academic achievement & personal responsibility.

Westbury High School

 Facilitated grammar, speaking, writing and listening skills. Guided students through the ESL Reading Smart computer program to become autonomous learners. Maintained ESLREADINGSMART data using it for effective student conferences. Mentored student behavior to foster independent learning.

Houston, Texas Area

 Mentored “at-risk: students on essay writing.  Taught the application of composition techniques to new and existing writing assignments. Instructed in the development of effective thesis statements. Facilitated students in the development of topic sentences and supporting paragraphs,  Guided writers on essay organization of details and transitions Reinforced the skills needed to understand and compose different writing forms, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive. Educated small group lessons on grammar skills.

Houston, Texas Area

 Translated (English/Spanish) Edited professional emails. Maintained Records Organized Filing Answered Phones Cleaned shop area. Detailed machines for sale Coordinated Travel plans. Researched machinery and loads to sell.

Houston, Texas Area

 Instructed ESL to adults based on an integrated skills approach with listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar components. Guided Comprehensive skills class emphasis on grammar and developing fluency and accuracy. Taught academic preparation course focused on academic preparation skills, including the fundamentals of essay writing and the development of critical reading, listening, and note-taking skills.

Houston, Texas Area

 Pulled orders for online customers. Wrapped and packed clothing, jewelry, and gift items  Packaged merchandise for shipping Organized and restocked inventory

Cambridge, Ma

 Taught ELA (English language Arts) to 7th and 8th graders. Facilitated push-in ELL (English language learner) for science and math. Guided Language Intensive Class for 6th graders Designed a thematic poetry unit on identity. Incorporated project-based poetry unit based on students’ identity box. Co-organized poetry reading as the final assessment for the 7th-grade poetry unit. Implemented conflict resolution school-wide program student behavior that emphasized self-discipline and reflection.

Brattleboro,Vt

 Assisted international students to develop their abilities through asking questions and helping them internalize as well as express the appropriate answers.  Tutored writing skills for reflective research papers, thesis, portfolios, and applications for internships Explained concepts and techniques and them in those concepts and techniques. Proofread international and American students' academic papers according to the professor's guidelines

 Observed CT (collaborating teacher) in monolingual fifth-grade teaching in all subject areas. Assisted ELL tutor with translation for monolingual Spanish speakers. Tutored fifth graders in all subject areas. Monitored/assisted with conflict resolution in and outside the classroom.

Houston,Tx

 Assessed students’ academic level using the T.A.B.E. test (Test of Adult Basic Education) Tutored homeless youth in math, reading, and writing for the G.E.D. test. Collaborated with caseworkers on students’ progress and attendance. Mentored students on resume writing and interview skills. Managed the Education department volunteers. Trained and Collaborated with the volunteers and delegated his or her responsibilities. Provided positive and constructive feedback that recognized the service of the volunteers who collaborated with me to educate the students.

Online

 Graded oral exams of ELL (English Language Learners) speakers. Evaluated the grade between a scale of 0 to 4 using a holistic rubric grading scale. Reinforced team environment by effective communication with supervisor via phone and email

Jung-Gu, Daejeon, Korea

 Facilitated the overall fundamentals of reading and writing in English using an American literature-based program. Designed and implemented the EFL curriculum including monthly tests for reading, speaking/debate, writing, listening, pronunciation, and grammar.  Consistently incorporated speaking skills into daily activities

 Mentored drug and alcohol prevention to high school students Presented workshops on prevention of STDs/HIV  Maintained ongoing data on students’ participation in the program.

Madrid Area, Spain

 Instructed conversational classes with a grammar foundation to adults. Wrote curriculum of conversational exercises with interactive and non-leading/open-ended conversational starters, games, and activities  Coached students in pronunciation and natural speaking skills Taught towards the Trinity Exam, prepared listening, pronunciation, and debate exercises.

Madrid, Spain

 Taught intermediate courses to adult business students. Incorporated Speaking Skills into every class lesson through student-centered activities Taught reading, writing, formal and informal conversational skills.  Instructed one-to-one G.E.D. (General Equivalency Exam) lessons tailored to French/American student's abilities. Developed G.E.D. lesson entailed emphasis on culturally based components of the American exam. Focused the G.E.D. tutoring on writing and hands-on practice of academic essays (persuasive, argumentative, descriptive, etc.)

Houston,Tx

 Facilitated lessons in all subject areas to monolingual Spanish-speaking 4-year-olds.  Implemented SFA reading program (Success for All) in Spanish Taught age-appropriate math skills using the Move It Math Program Guided students in social and motor skills via Multiple Intelligences

Houston, Texas Area

 Facilitated lessons in all subject areas to monolingual Spanish-speaking 4-year-olds.  Taught age-appropriate math skills.  Guided students in social and motor skills via Multiple Intelligences

Masters, Tesol, Experiential Learning Program

Sandanona/MAT Conference: What are You? Being of Mixed Race in and out of the Classroom –Co-presented with MAT Colleague

Tefl Certification, Teaching English

Activities and Societies: http://www.itc-international.eu/ 120 hours of courses:(http://www.itc-international.eu/)

Bachelor Of Arts, Spanish, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Phi Spanish Honor Society, French ClubSPAN 334: Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPAN2302.

Year Abroad, Spanish

Exchange Student Youth for Understanding Program