Alicia Shorter
Ventura,CA
Summary
Passionate EFL teacher dedicated to creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Proven ability to help learners of diverse backgrounds improve English proficiency through innovative teaching methods. Committed to continuous improvements and curriculum development to enhance student outcomes. Experienced in working with both children and adults in classroom and online settings. Patient and adaptable, with a strong focus on individual student progress.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EFL Teacher
Dewitt English Academy
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with course objectives, increasing student participation.
- Developed and taught EFL curriculum to enhance students' conversational and grammatical skills.
- Delivered instructions to diverse age groups and proficiency levels in both in-person and online settings.
- Created interactive activities and assignments to foster language acquisition.
- Integrated digital tools ( e.g., Kahoot, Zoom, Quizlet) to make learning English more interactive and enjoyable.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, participation, and progress.
- Assessed student work, provided feedback, and identified areas of improvement.
Substitute Teacher
I.M.A.C
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed dynamic lesson plans, ensuring seamless transitions for students across all proficiency levels.
- Taught five daily classes averaging 10 students per session, covering beginner to advanced English.
- Encouraged students to practice English in group activities to increase fluency.
- Provided one-on-one conversational coaching to help students showcase their language skills.
- Maintained consistency in classroom routines to support student engagement and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Francisco State University , San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Development & Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement & Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management & Discipline Strategies
- Online & Hybrid Teaching
- Assessment & Progress Evaluation
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Verbal & written Communication
- Interpersonal & Cross Cultural Communication
Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 120 hours
Additional Information
References available upon request
Languages
English- Native Proficiency
Spanish- Basic Conversational Proficiency
Timeline
EFL Teacher
Dewitt English Academy
01.2022 - 10.2022
Substitute Teacher
I.M.A.C
11.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Francisco State University , San Francisco