ESOL Program Director

• Sep 2023 - Present

Director Of Education

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2023

Lead Learning Facilitator

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2018

Learning Facilitator

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

I work with other learning facilitators and support staff to facilitate language and cultural acquisition for ESOL students.

ESOL instructor

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

I teach English as a second language to non-native speakers twice a week for 15-session semesters. I teach English as a second language to non-native speakers twice a week for 15-session semesters.

GED "College Now" instructor

• 2010 - 2014

I teach adults GED skills as well as remedial reading and writing skills so they can not only obtain their GED, but successfully enter college without the need to take developmental courses. I teach adults GED skills as well as remedial reading and writing skills so they can not only obtain their GED, but successfully enter college without the need to take developmental courses.

Skills Instructor, Interim Recruiter/Jobs Counselor

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

teaching basic work skills to underprivileged adults and displaced workers; teaching nine month courses in basic literacy skills to parents in poverty working towards their GED; developing and executing 6-8 week literacy curricula contextualized in the industry areas of acute health care, pre-CNA, hospitality, computers and customer service, and sustainable urban landscaping; assisting industry experts with literacy and study support in the classroom for a diverse group of students; administering CASAS computer-based test at beginning and end of each program; assisting on a one-on-one basis in job search, resume development, and application processes; working collaboratively on recruitment and enrollment for contextualized programs Show less

Substitute in Pool

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2009

establishing and maintaining classroom behavior on a daily basis; learning unfamiliar material and on-the-spot compiling and facilitating of daily lesson plans; evaluating student skills at the middle and high school levels and completing quarterly evaluation sheets; developing a project-based English curriculum at the tenth grade level; developing a traditional English curriculum at the tenth grade level; implementing an ESL language program at the seventh grade level; attending IEP meetings, accommodating students and creating differentiated learning opportunities in the classroom; working collaboratively with a special education teacher in an inclusive classroom; developing and implementing home instruction curriculum with four high school level students, meeting outside of school on a regular schedule 2007 Show less

English Teacher

• Aug 2008 - May 2009

composing and administering an academically rigorous summer program for ninth-twelfth grade students; establishing and maintaining classroom behavior on a daily basis; evaluating student progress and ability; utilizing online grading program composing and administering an academically rigorous summer program for ninth-twelfth grade students; establishing and maintaining classroom behavior on a daily basis; evaluating student progress and ability; utilizing online grading program

Reading Tutor

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

implementing a reading acquisition program two hours twice a week at the South Side Recreation Center to a group of eight students from kindergarten to second grade; administering a standardized test to evaluate reading levels; keeping meticulous records of students' progress and achievement implementing a reading acquisition program two hours twice a week at the South Side Recreation Center to a group of eight students from kindergarten to second grade; administering a standardized test to evaluate reading levels; keeping meticulous records of students' progress and achievement

Education Specialist

• May 2005 - Sep 2006

organizing and facilitating the daily educational component of a five week summer program for at-risk youth ages 10-16; creating age-appropriate lessons regarding drug use/abuse, career/education opportunities, and personal health and well-being organizing and facilitating the daily educational component of a five week summer program for at-risk youth ages 10-16; creating age-appropriate lessons regarding drug use/abuse, career/education opportunities, and personal health and well-being

Student Teacher

• Jan 2006 - May 2006

creating and administering lesson plans at the high school level; designing and administering differentiated assessments for 67 students; completing grade sheets; monitoring attendance and accommodating for student absences; creating alternative projects, assessments, and accommodations for 7 students with IEPs; attending faculty/staff meetings bimonthly; updating an online listing of assignments accessible to students; managing discipline issues within the classroom ad the building; collaborating with other teachers in the English department, the secretarial staff, and the guidance department; recognizing and acknowledging the individual and unique talents of each student 2002 Show less

Computer Specialist, Administrative Assistant

• May 2002 - Sep 2004

meeting deadlines with computerized reports to the National Youth Sports Program national office; distributing information to parents and schools prior to camp opening; inputting all participant data into national database; requesting and collection private donations from surrounding community members, organizations, and businesses; coordinating budget meetings and staff orientation; maintaining high level of interaction with the participants ages 10-16; obtaining/distributing supplies to instructors; taking on roles of camp counselor, sports instructor, discipline director, and classroom teacher during staff absences; taking inventory of equipment Show less

Mentor

• Sep 2001 - May 2002

meeting once a week with students in grades 6-9; designing and administering activities involving the creative arts as a medium to discuss future planning, drugs and alcohol awareness, violence prevention, and high academic performance; reporting progress and activities to project supervisor; recording and reporting attendance; facilitating group discussions on topics of interest to mentees; working collaboratively with two other mentors to create, administer, manage, and record weekly activities; Project Waste Curriculum Enhancement Workshop review of Project Waste curriculum collaboration of ideas to improve and streamline curriculum Show less