Andrea Villegas
Tampa,FL
Summary
Innovative English teacher recognized for productivity and efficient task completion. Possesses specialized skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Excels in communication, adaptability, and empathy to foster an inclusive learning environment, and support diverse student needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Tampa Language Center
Tampa
09.2022 - Current
- Assesses student progress and provides feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Participates in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Evaluates and grades students' essays, projects, and exams.
- Prepares and implements lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Collaborates with colleagues to improve teaching methodologies.
- Organizes cultural events to promote language immersion experiences.
- Facilitates interactive classroom discussions to enhance language skills.
International Student Advisor
ELS Language Center
St. Petersburg, FL
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided students of all nationalities with academic and personal guidance.
- Helped students from all nationalities to adapt to American culture, customs, and daily life by providing information, resources, and tips on cultural integration, and local amenities.
- Encouraged students' participation in campus activities, clubs, and events, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the college.
- Supported student accommodation (i.e., homestay and student residence)
- Offered assistance and supported students, addressed personal and social concerns that may affect their academic performance, well-being, and overall adjustment to college life in the USA.
- Planned and facilitated all events within ELS.
English and Spanish Private Tutor
Freelance
Tampa
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas, and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
- Fostered positive relationships with students to encourage motivation.
- Customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Developed engaging activities to promote critical thinking skills.
English Teacher
Aeon Corporation
Iwakuni, Japan
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA12-2026
Bachelor's - Communication/Digital Studies, Asian Studies
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg05.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Guanxi Normal University
Guilin, China Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Grammar principles
- Cross-cultural communication
- Adapting to different learning styles
- ESL methodologies
- Language proficiency
- Individualized learning plans
- TESOL certification
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
TESOL, 2018
Languages
- Italian
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
- Spanish
Timeline
International Student Advisor
ELS Language Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
English Teacher
Tampa Language Center
09.2022 - Current
English and Spanish Private Tutor
Freelance
12.2021 - 08.2023
English Teacher
Aeon Corporation
06.2019 - 11.2021
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana State University
Bachelor's - Communication/Digital Studies, Asian Studies
University of Mary Washington
Some College (No Degree) -
Guanxi Normal University