Experience

College of Marin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• ESL / College Skills Instructor

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Currently preparing for a Summer Bridge course to ESL high school graduates with the aim of equipping them with the skills and tools to succeed in their forthcoming classes. • Developed a tailor-made handbook used for the class but also as a resource for them in the upcoming semesters. • Currently preparing a series of hospitality workshops in collaboration with workforce development as means for ELL students to gain job skills, improve their English and become introduced to careers in hospitality. Classes I have taught at College of Marin ESL 10 – Beginning ESL Summer Review Taught literacy to adults with very little formal education. ESLV 20- Taught Vocational English for In-home caretakers. ESL 63 – High Intermediate Grammar and Writing – Conducted writing and grammar practices under an extensive writing model. ESL 76/86 – Low Advanced/Advanced Reading and Vocabulary – Students are introduced to key elements of fiction as they practiced academic reading techniques and how to think critically and synthesize information a community language teaching environment. ENG 98 – Introduction to College Reading and Composition for Non-Native Speakers – Students improved their academic writing skills and reading skills to be able to write across various genres to prepare them for future non-ESL classes. ENG 120 – Introduction to College Writing and Reading for Bilingual/Multilingual Students – Students research and citation methods to compose well organized essays. Show less



Peralta Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ESL Faculty Intern with the Faculty Diversity Intern Program

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  As an intern with the Faculty Diversity Program I have participate in workshops in which I have gained valuable kills and resources which will enable me to prepare for the community college application process. In these workshops I have: Developed my diversity statement, improved my Teaching Philosophy Statement, practiced interview techniques, learned about effective syllabus design, constructed cover letters. In the Spring 2021 Semester I hope to serve as intern for the Writing Center and ESL Classes at Berkeley City College. In this new position I hope to aide students in their writing and language development as well as improve upon my teaching under the guidance of a dedicated faculty. Show less



San Francisco State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Year Composition Instructor

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Taught an online First-Year Composition course to college freshmen at San Francisco State University. Introduced students to key reading and writing strategies which helped them to continue to develop essential skills and habits of mind to succeed as college students. Used the overarching theme of education to explore its meaning, and its various manifestations. The self-reflective and student-centered class empowered students to find their written voice which can enable them to insert their written voice into ongoing relevant conversations. Sample Material: "The Banking Concept" by Paulo Freire "Social Class and the Hidden Curriculum of Work" by Jean Anyon "The Case Against Grades" by Alfie Kohn "Learning to Read"by Malcom X "Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan "Achievement of Desire" by Richard Rodriguez "This is Water" by David Foster Wallace Show less



Mission Graduates

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ESL Instructor & ESL Parent Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

  Helped develop an ESL curriculum for primarily Spanish speaking low-literacy parents with the aim of empowering parents to not only gain fluency skills to be able to speak with their children’s teachers. As a Parent Partner Program Coordinator I helped develop presentation material which would then be used to train parent volunteers to present workshops to fellow parents in their school communities. Through this community based promotora model parents have been able to create sustainable networks of engaged families within San Francisco schools. Providing culturally-relevant tools and resources through peer-led workshops, Promotoras are supporting student academic success at school, in the home, and in the community. Show less



Academy of Art University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Instructor

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2018



City College of San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Instructor

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Co-taught a level 3-4 (low-beginning) non-credit ESL class in which speaking, writing, listening and reading were practiced Prepared and assessed exams for level 4 students to determine their advancement to level 5 Administered CASAS exams throughout the semester Facilitated the ESL computer lab – helped students with basic computer skills Assisted students by preparing them for job interviews and writing resumes. Co-taught a level 3-4 (low-beginning) non-credit ESL class in which speaking, writing, listening and reading were practiced Prepared and assessed exams for level 4 students to determine their advancement to level 5 Administered CASAS exams throughout the semester Facilitated the ESL computer lab – helped students with basic computer skills Assisted students by preparing them for job interviews and writing resumes.



Private Tutor

• Private ESL Tutor

  • Feb 2012 - May 2016

  I have tutored various ESL students, their levels and needs were across the spectrum. One of my students was working on his GED and his English grammar. Another student was trying to expand his vocabulary and use of phrasal verbs and idioms. Finally, i helped the third student improve her writing. I have tutored various ESL students, their levels and needs were across the spectrum. One of my students was working on his GED and his English grammar. Another student was trying to expand his vocabulary and use of phrasal verbs and idioms. Finally, i helped the third student improve her writing.



Saint Mary's College of California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Speaking Instructor for Science and Society Course

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2015

  - Taught public speaking and presentation skills to Japanese college students - Prepared students for professional presentations related to science and society. - Taught public speaking and presentation skills to Japanese college students - Prepared students for professional presentations related to science and society.



Justin-Siena High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Language Camp Director

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  - Prepared a curriculum and summer itinerary for international high school students. - Organized field trips and activities - Managed budget and schedules for the program - Organized conversation activities between native and international high school students - Taught ESL classes to Chinese high school students - Prepared a curriculum and summer itinerary for international high school students. - Organized field trips and activities - Managed budget and schedules for the program - Organized conversation activities between native and international high school students - Taught ESL classes to Chinese high school students



Advanced English Academy

• San Francisco, CA

• ESL/EFL Instructor

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2015

  Taught various English classes to adults Created lesson plans and coordinated class objectives with other staff Designed tests and quizzes for each class I taught Created seminar style lesson plans which allowed the students to share their perspectives on culture and society. Taught various level at this school from from Beginning to TOFEL Preparation. Taught various English classes to adults Created lesson plans and coordinated class objectives with other staff Designed tests and quizzes for each class I taught Created seminar style lesson plans which allowed the students to share their perspectives on culture and society. Taught various level at this school from from Beginning to TOFEL Preparation.



Rider University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• EFL Instructor

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  Study Tours is a summer program for foreign teenagers who would like to improve their English skills and learn about American culture. Students in this program have english instruction in the morning and go on excursions in the afternoon. For three summers I taught with the program in San Francisco. The next summer I taught for the same program in New York. Study Tours is a summer program for foreign teenagers who would like to improve their English skills and learn about American culture. Students in this program have english instruction in the morning and go on excursions in the afternoon. For three summers I taught with the program in San Francisco. The next summer I taught for the same program in New York.



The English Center

• Netherlands
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-site Occupational ESL Instructor

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

  Taught employees the needed language skills to succeed in the workplace. Taught computer skills to English learning employees. Taught employees the needed language skills to succeed in the workplace. Taught computer skills to English learning employees.



The English Center

• Netherlands
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  This was a practicum position in which I taught a class under the guidance of a ESL Instructor. During this practicum I was able to improve on my teaching skills and how to create an effective lesson plan. This was a practicum position in which I taught a class under the guidance of a ESL Instructor. During this practicum I was able to improve on my teaching skills and how to create an effective lesson plan.



City College of San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Volunteer

  • Apr 2009 - May 2010

  Currently volunteering with a low literacy ESL class. Tutor students and occasionally substitute teach. Carryout duties as a Teacher's Assistant. Immersing myself in the culture and experience of ESL classes in an adult school/ junior college setting. Currently volunteering with a low literacy ESL class. Tutor students and occasionally substitute teach. Carryout duties as a Teacher's Assistant. Immersing myself in the culture and experience of ESL classes in an adult school/ junior college setting.



Private English Tutor

• Merida, Venezuela and Granada, Nicaragua

• English Tutor

  • Oct 2007 - Feb 2009

  Tutored students and professionals Tutored students for university entrance exams Tutored doctors to prepare them for conferences abroad Prepared students for job and internship interviews that were conducted in English; edited papers, essays and resumes Tutored students and professionals Tutored students for university entrance exams Tutored doctors to prepare them for conferences abroad Prepared students for job and internship interviews that were conducted in English; edited papers, essays and resumes



VENUSA

• Merida, Venezuela

• EFL Instructor

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Taught various English classes to children and adults Created lesson plans and coordinated class objectives with other staff Designed Tests and quizzes for each class I taught. Tutored students for university entrance exams Taught various English classes to children and adults Created lesson plans and coordinated class objectives with other staff Designed Tests and quizzes for each class I taught. Tutored students for university entrance exams



Iowa Institute

• Merida, Venezuela

• English Language Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Taught various English classes to children and adults Created lesson plans and coordinated class objectives with other staff Taught 1 on 1 classes Taught various English classes to children and adults Created lesson plans and coordinated class objectives with other staff Taught 1 on 1 classes



Mission Day Care

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Program Aid

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

  Tutored children in Math, English and Science Taught P.E. and Art Classes Taught classes in which children learn values and improve their self esteem Tutored children in Math, English and Science Taught P.E. and Art Classes Taught classes in which children learn values and improve their self esteem



Treasure Island Gym

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Assistant Athletic Director

  • May 2005 - Jun 2006

  Co-managed a public gymnasium Coached and mentored children ages 6-15 in Basketball, and Baseball Arranged and coordinated various recreational and art activities Co-managed a public gymnasium Coached and mentored children ages 6-15 in Basketball, and Baseball Arranged and coordinated various recreational and art activities



Sonoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher’s Aid/Counselor in Training

  • Jan 2004 - May 2005

  Served as a guidance counselor to Spanish speaking 8th graders Served as teachers aid for math, English and science classes. Collaborated with other college students as well as teachers in preparing lesson plans, and class objectives Served as a guidance counselor to Spanish speaking 8th graders Served as teachers aid for math, English and science classes. Collaborated with other college students as well as teachers in preparing lesson plans, and class objectives