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St Louis, Missouri, United States

Working with non-native English speakers at the high school level, I provide language and content support to low and intermediate English Language students.

Chesterfield, Missouri (U.S.)

Working with ESOL students, primarily Newcomer (low level) and intermediate levels. As a TA, my job is to help students adjust to their new school, and in some cases their community, environments; act as a liaison between family, faculty, and staff; and aid students with their language development in their regular classrooms and (ESOL) sheltered courses. -Help students with note taking and answering questions-Creates adjustments and modifications to quizzes and tests that best suit their needs-Provides additional assistance before and after school, as well as during Academic Lab (study hall)-Aids students with classwork and projects-Reviews and edits assignments and paperwork prior to submission-Creates worksheets and games to aid in student learning-Working with students one-on-one and in small groups-Co-teaching ESOL Math- Co-teach/Substitute ESOL classes-Aid in transfers and district/school exits-Co-sponsor of the International Club-Coordinated pen pal program with Japanese students-Substitutes for ESOL teachers (for monthly meetings)-Participates in professional development meetings-Assists teachers with paperwork and filing-Presented seminars to (regular) students about traveling and living abroad

Ichikawa, Japan

Taught English as a Second Language (ESL), and special advanced reading and writing courses, to both junior high and high school students. •Returnee/Native Level Courses: Reading and Writing -Classes created for students who passed an advanced English placement test -Grade: JHS 7th Reading and 8th Writing; HS 10th Writing -Style: Full English Immersion-American and UK techniques; Japanese Prohibited -12-26 students -Curriculum: -7th grade Reading- Comprehension questions, critical thinking, literary and poetic devices, short story and selected novels -8th grade Writing- Projects and presentations, grammar and basic essay structure, short stories, biographies, newscasts, and creating PowerPoint -10th grade Writing- Research, multiple writing styles and essay structures, various writing techniques -Focus: Teacher-centric and Student-centric; individual, pair and group work -Goal: Continue native level education; develop speaking skills, reading levels, vocabulary and writing structures•English Writing and Oral Communications (Introductory and Regular) -Grade: HS 10th; JHS 7th and HS 11th (2014-15) -35+ students -Curriculum: Basic sentence structures to paragraph and essay writing, presentation training and practice, TOEIC/TOEFL vocabulary use, conversation exercises, and timed reading -Style: Full English immersion (with or without a teacher aid) to build off from the Japanese- English class -Focus: Teacher-centric; individual, pair and group work -Goal: Enhance speaking skills, reading levels, vocabulary and writing structures•Co-teaching English Grammar and Translation -Grade: HS 12th; HS 11th (2014-15) -35+ students -A build off of the Japanese-English teacher's previous lessons -Grammar corrections, explanations, sentence structure flow -Offer insight and answer questions to translations and phrases -Speaking vs. Writing

Gifu, Japan

Spending the majority of time with young children, my goal was to teach English in a fun and safe environment. While for adults, the goal was to help prepare them for both business and leisurely means.•Kindergarten and Preschool -Required to create special lessons and activities -Chose books and correlated activities and lessons to specified topics•Private -Preparing adults for presentations and travel -Preparing and practicing with children for Eiken and TOEIC English tests•Group Classes -Kindergarten thru adult classes -Structure classes with the focus on teaching phonics, speech and pronunciation -Aiding in the creation of tests: spelling, writing, listening, reading, and speaking•Additional Information -Preparing activities and games for young learners' classes, special events and holidays -Required to drive to get to further located destinations

Daegu, South Korea

Taught English in a public school with support from the Korean Ministry of Education. My goal was to improve the English speaking abilities of both students and teachers through cultural exchange and by reforming teaching methodologies.•Taught elementary classes (1st-6th) -Ranging from 12 to 24 students -Taught both independently and as a co-teacher -Introduced phonics and letter association to sound values -Focused on student speech and pronunciation, spelling, writing structure, and reading -Wrote lesson plans for grades 1,2,5, and 6 -Co-wrote lesson plans for grades 3 and 4 -Responsible for games/activities and homework to help students reach learning objectives in class•Created and taught after-school English -Extra lessons for 5th and 6th grade low-level learners -Co-created an English activity club for 5th and 6th graders -Aided fellow school teacher’s English study and practice

Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

Taught communication courses with a focus on phonics and personal expression. Young children’s classes were encouraged to be fun and active, while older students and adults were treated to a cafe-like atmosphere for ease of learning.•Kindergarten and Preschool -Plan games and activities to help students practice phonics and pronunciation -Read stories, sang songs, word and body association•Group Classes -Manage classrooms of up to six elementary students -Manage and conducting Junior High and adult classes focusing on communication and listening -Utilize phonics, letter association to sound values, spelling, writing structures and reading -Focus on student speech, pronunciation, and communication -Prepare topics of discussion: current events, debate, travel, etc.•AdditionalAssist with managing school events Create visual aids to help with learning process

Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

Taught students English in a stepping-stone method under a time oriented schedule. The goal was to introduce the basics of several topics and build off of what they’ve learned at a quick pace. For young children, the idea was to keep up with a standard child’s attention span, and help them focus. As for adults, the focus was to build off of their interests and create topics of conversation, while still teaching the basics of grammar.•Baby to Elementary -‘Mom and Me’ classes for parents to attend with young children ages from 1 ½ - 4 -Managed classrooms of up to 10 elementary students ages ranging from 4-12 years -Assisted in phonics lesson building by teaching letter association to sound values and connected sounds to form words -Aided student spelling and reading, and proper grammar with writing practice -Played games to enhance student understanding- listening and speaking•Adult Courses -Focused on listening, speech, grammar, and cultural understanding -Prepared and organized lesson plans and activities -Dinner parties and short trips to expand on English fluency•ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) for Otsuka Junior High School -Participated in English conversation practice with students -Provided correct pronunciation and enunciation to students -Planned games and activities to help students practice phonics and pronunciation•Additional Work -Co-planned, organized, and managed several parties and events for school functions -Created visual aids to enhance the learning process

Master Of Arts In Teaching English As A Second Language (K-12), Education, 3.96

A TESL graduate program designed for educators who would like to either pursue a career in the TESL field or learn how to aid their.

Bachelor Of Science In Education, Middle School Mathematics And Social Studies Education, 3.223

Activities and Societies: UM2TO- University of Missouri Math Teachers Organization College of Education Student Government- Secretary.