Dedicated EFL teacher focused on providing an innovative, fun and inspiring classroom. Track record of encouraging students to master English while also nurturing their love of the language. Committed to finding new methods to get better results and improve the EFL program. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Hi, I’m
Alicia Shorter
Ventura
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dewitt English Academy
EFL Teacher
01.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans based on course objectives for classes with 10 students, each with different proficiency levels.
- Developed and taught EFL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students of all ages and levels in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking, both in person and online.
- Created activities and assignments to encourage and assist students with language acquisition.
- Used technology to make learning English fun.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
I.M.A.C
Substitute Teacher
11.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Create lesson plans, including developing assignments, activities and projects.
- Teach five classes each day with an average of 10 students each, including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Encourage students to use English in group activities to increase proficiency.
- Work with students during planning period to help them catch up or tackle topics they are struggling with.
- Develop special one to one conversational classes to help students showcase their newly acquired language skills.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
San Francisco State University , San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Administration
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Group and individual instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Additional Information
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
EFL Teacher
Dewitt English Academy
01.2022 - 10.2022
Substitute Teacher
I.M.A.C
11.2021 - 12.2021
San Francisco State University , San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology