Zaina Libambu Schiller, M.Ed
English Language Learner Program Coordinator and Instructor at Bricolage Academy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification
Oxford SeminarsMar, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Bricolage Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Learner Program Coordinator and Instructor
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Aug 2018 - Present
Head the ELL program at Bricolage Academy, a Pre-K 4 to 6th grade charter school. In this role I instruct and support ELLs of various backgrounds from kindergarten through 6th grade with a focus on specific foundational language skills and proficiency levels in writing, reading, speaking, and listening; grade-level academic requirements; and immediate classroom needs. Additional tasks that I perform are:•Creating and examining stimulating, meaningful, and goal-driven lessons.•Managing scheduling, program curriculum, and tracking student progress.•Assisting with the administration of the English Language Proficiency Screener (ELPS) and English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).•Preparing students for the ELPT by conducting assessments, monitoring student needs, assisting individual English language growth, and getting students acclimated to computer-based testing.•Coordinating with classroom teachers to achieve effective instruction.•Providing on-going and open communication with parents and caregivers.•Continuously devising ways of better supporting ELLs through research and engagement in the ELL community.
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Delgado Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English as a Second Language Teacher
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2019
Instructed ESL students enrolled in Delgado’s Adult Education ELL program to advance in their social and academic English language fluency by providing comprehensive English as a Second Language instruction that targeted various skill sets. Tasks performed while in this role:•Developed lessons for 3-hour classes that ranged from beginner to advanced levels for approximately 25 students of various nationalities, ethnic groups, religious affiliations, and ages.•Focused on developing and improving students’ oral, reading, grammar, writing, and listening skills while also creating and maintaining a welcoming, comfortable, and harmonious classroom environment.•Structured lessons that provided versatility in learning methods using small groups, whole class, and one-on-one instruction.•Proctored incoming student placement tests and end of session exams.•Guided and assisted new and returning students through the registration process.
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St. George's Episcopal School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shadow / Preschool Substitute and Aftercare Teacher
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2013 - 2014
As a shadow, provided a 2 month period of one-on-one behavioral guidance and academic support to a kindergarten student in need of in-classroom assistance. Recorded and tracked daily assessments of student’s behavorial progress. Guided student towards positive behavorial outcomes that improved classroom participation and focus.As a preschool substitute and aftercare teacher, assisted preschool lead teachers with classroom activities, classroom management, and student discipline and morale. Looked after preschool students during St. George's aftercare program, focusing on safety and positive child-to-child interaction as well as child-to-teacher interaction.
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inlingua
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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English as a Second Language Instructor
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2013
Taught grammar-intensive English classes to teenage and adult students of various international backgrounds. In my position, I developed lessons for beginning to advanced-level courses of three to fifteen students with a focus on conversational skills, oral comprehension, reading, writing and vocabulary. I employed teaching methods which focused on complete instruction in target language, teaching structures, functional approaches to language, and creativity in the learning process. Additionally, I completed the Essential Linguistics series through self-directed learning, taught two-hour private classes, organized and supervised field trips. proctored and graded exams.
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Elementary School Teacher
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2012 - 2013
Developed and taught English lessons for 6th grade science, language arts, and history classes; 4th grade English as a Second Language classes; and 2nd and 4th grade after school classes in a South Korean English immersion elementary school. In this role I encouraged excellence in learning, evaluated student performance, fostered positive classroom environments and student engagement, and promoted successful student to teacher interaction. Additional tasks performed in this role:•Participated in weekly meetings with Korean co-teacher to ensure effective coordination and instruction of English lessons.•Designed curriculum and instructed students at two-week intensive summer and winter English camps.•Created, administered, and proctored exams.•Supervised school field trips and assisted with extracurricular activities.
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Northern Virginia Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English as a Second Language Instructor
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Instructed 21 high-intermediate level adult English as a second language students to develop and expand their English language vocabulary and improve their spelling.
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IESC - International Executive Service Corps
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Office Assistant
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May 2005 - May 2006
Performed front office duties such as greeting clients and office staff, answering multi-line phone, assisting Executive Assistant and CEO, keeping reception tidy and organized, and ordering office and kitchen supplies. Was responsible for organizing and updating IESC Database consisting of contractors, competitors, and IESC domestic and international staff. Additionally, scheduled conference calls and IESC domestic and international staff travel arrangements.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
LSU Shreveport
Master of Education - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language -
1999 - 2003
George Mason University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Dance Performance and Choreography
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