Allison Blechman
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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NYS Professional Certification in Childhood Education (1-6)
NYC Department of Education -
NYS Professional Certification in ESOL (Pre-K - 12)
NYC Department of Education
Experience
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The Einstein Program
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tutor and Mentor
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Aug 2021 - Present
-Create individualized programs for one-on-one sessions with elementary and middle school students -Foster a caring, enthusiastic, and targeted approach to guide students toward reaching their full potential -Develop students’ social emotional skills through role play, social stories, and conversation -Create individualized programs for one-on-one sessions with elementary and middle school students -Foster a caring, enthusiastic, and targeted approach to guide students toward reaching their full potential -Develop students’ social emotional skills through role play, social stories, and conversation
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ESL Teacher
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Jul 2021 - Present
-Help international students enhance their English skills for academic study, professional advancement, or personal enrichment -Cultivate a welcoming environment to increase comfort and engagement in the classroom -Guide groups of students on excursions around New York City to provide exposure to new cultural experiences -Help international students enhance their English skills for academic study, professional advancement, or personal enrichment -Cultivate a welcoming environment to increase comfort and engagement in the classroom -Guide groups of students on excursions around New York City to provide exposure to new cultural experiences
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NYC Department of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Elementary School Teacher
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2021
-Taught Fourth and Fifth Grade ESL, Gen-Ed, ICT, and Self-Contained classes -Developed lesson plans and instructed all major subject areas including literacy, math, and social studies -Used culturally responsive teaching practices to engage with students and families of diverse backgrounds -Collaborated with co-teachers to develop and modify lessons that met the needs of all learners -Taught Fourth and Fifth Grade ESL, Gen-Ed, ICT, and Self-Contained classes -Developed lesson plans and instructed all major subject areas including literacy, math, and social studies -Used culturally responsive teaching practices to engage with students and families of diverse backgrounds -Collaborated with co-teachers to develop and modify lessons that met the needs of all learners
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Little Learning, Inc.
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Responsible for a small group of children ages 2-5 Responsible for a small group of children ages 2-5
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Embassy English
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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ESL Teacher
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Sep 2008 - May 2012
-Successfully motivated groups of young adults from all over the world through games, discussions, and debates -Mentored new teachers and shared instructional methods through workshops and observations -Successfully motivated groups of young adults from all over the world through games, discussions, and debates -Mentored new teachers and shared instructional methods through workshops and observations
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American Forum Argentina
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Argentina
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Dec 2006 - May 2008
Taught English to native Spanish-speaking executives, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Taught English to native Spanish-speaking executives, entrepreneurs, and young professionals.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor's degree, Communication -
2013 - 2015
St. John's University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education (1-6) / TESOL (K-12)
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