Alexandra Salotto
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums with over 12 years of experience teaching ESL curricula. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation both in the classroom and online. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, verbal & spoken comprehension as well as critical thinking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-DP IB English B Teacher
Shanghai Weiyu International High School
Shanghai, China
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Teaching Pre-Diploma IB English B curriculum to students of 10th grade, ages: 15-19; class sizes: 9-14 students
- Classes focused on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in preparation for IB exams
- Responsibilities included: assisting with curriculum planning, creating lesson plans, delivering lessons, administering and grading assignments, creating and overseeing mid-term and final exams as well as exam grading.
EFL/ESL Teacher
Education First (English First Branch)
Shanghai, China
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Online & On-Site teacher for ESL students, ages: 3-18 & 18+; On-site class sizes: 4-15 students or 1:1 classes; Online class sizes: 1-8 students
- Classes focused on test preparation for KET, PET, IELTs, TOEFL, and International school entrance exams for On-site learning
- Online classes ranged from Group & Private lessons for adults and acting as a cover teacher for children's private lessons
- Responsibilities: lesson planning, leading classes, material preparation, course and course map creation for new content, grading and reporting on student progress, providing mock tests in preparation for KET and PET exams, delivering online lessons, induction training, in-center training for current staff, mentoring colleagues, and providing assistance with planning and delivering events for clubs and activities.
EFL/ESL Teacher
Philadelphia Language Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Lead Teacher and Tutor for ESL students, ages: 14-60; class sizes: 1-15 students
- Classes focused on students' speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar, and pronunciation
- Along with real world practices and examples
- Responsibilities: lesson planning, leading classes, material preparation, test observation, and grading.
Lead ESL Teacher
Leader American School
Yuanlin, Taiwan
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Lead Teacher for ESL students, ages: 4-13; class sizes: 2-20 students
- Classes ranged from full immersion (English only) to Review and Pronunciation courses
- Responsibilities included: creating lesson plans, organizing and leading school events and activities, assisting with school advertising, grading assignments, and creating personalized interim reports for students.
Assistant Teacher
Sakyadhita
Taipei, Taiwan
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Assistant ESL teacher for a class of Buddhist nuns, classes met twice a week for two hours each
- Provided students with pronunciation assistance and helped answer grammatical and cultural questions
- Responsibilities included: creating lesson plans, leading class sessions once a week, and providing the lead teacher with assistance when necessary.
Education
Trinity Cert TESOL -
Trinity College of London
06.2020
TEFL/TESOL Certificate -
International TEFL Academy
01.2017
Summer Intensive Language Program -
Monterey Institute of International Studies
08.2014
Bachelor of Arts: Broad Area Studies -
Central Washington University
08.2013
Skills
- TESOL Certified
- Parent & Teacher Conferences and Communication
- Community Involvement
- Adept with Microsoft programs
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Lesson Plan Development for Student-Centered Learning
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Additional Work Experience
Starbucks - Barista Trainer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03/2016 - 06/2018
- Provided training to new employees
- Performed basic duties of taking orders, cash handling, drink making, organizing, and cleaning.
- Fast-paced environment, with consistently friendly and calm behavior
Roman's Robots - Robotics Tutor
Washington DC Metro Area
03/2016 - 06/2016
- Lead and assistant teacher for after school classes, ages: 5-12; class sizes: 5-20 students
- Class subjects included: robotics, coding, video game designing, and fundamental science
- Responsibilities included: creating lesson plans (for leading classes, and classes to follow at a later date), organizing and maintaining equipment (laptops, robot motors, robot pieces and parts, etc.), classroom management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-DP IB English B Teacher
Shanghai Weiyu International High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
EFL/ESL Teacher
Education First (English First Branch)
06.2018 - 08.2022
EFL/ESL Teacher
Philadelphia Language Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
Lead ESL Teacher
Leader American School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Teacher
Sakyadhita
11.2011 - 06.2013
Trinity Cert TESOL -
Trinity College of London
TEFL/TESOL Certificate -
International TEFL Academy
Summer Intensive Language Program -
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Bachelor of Arts: Broad Area Studies -
Central Washington University
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