April Lawrence
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Experienced educator with an inclusive, communicative, and collaborative teaching approach. Integrates language, culture, and diverse backgrounds into classroom activities. Accommodates students' individual needs and learning goals. Utilizes various teaching methods such as media, video, speaking, writing, digital interactives, drawing, and presentation tools to cater to different learning styles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Instructor
St. Martin’s University
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: OIPD ELL Program
- Teach: ELL 031 Academic Writing, ELL 032 Grammar 3, ELL 033 Academic Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation, ELL 030 Reading and Vocabulary
- Taught: English 101 – Grounded and Online, English 103, Speech 106, ESL/IEP Speaking and Listening ESL 005, 004, 003, ESL 071 Literature III, ESL 039 Academic Writing and Vocabulary, Short International Conversation Programs
- OIPD ELL Program
ESL Instructor
Green River College
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Taught: Online ELL levels 1 to 6, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Grammar. ELL 4-6 in person.
Substitute Teacher K-12
Franklin Pierce School District
09.2014 - 06.2023
- Substitute Teach: English and General Education classes for High School, Middle School, and Elementary level, Support Center Aid
ESL/Developmental English Instructor
Pierce College
03.2011 - 01.2021
- Taught: ESL levels 1 to 6 Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening, Pre-College English 096, 098, 099, High School Completion, College Success 110/115
Academic ESL Instructor
Tacoma Community College
01.2003 - 08.2011
- Taught: ESL/EAP Grammar and Speaking 091, 092, 093, 094; ESL/EAP Conversation and Pronunciation 089, 090, 191; ESL/EAP Reading and Writing 095, 098; TOEFL Prep, Short Term International Conversation Programs
Academic ESL Instructor
Victoria Academy
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Taught: Grade 10-12 Reading and Writing, Grade 8 Literature, Grade 6 Science, Grade 3 Reading and Writing, Grade 1 Speaking and Grammar
Academic ESL Instructor
American Cultural Exchange at Pacific Lutheran University
06.2002 - 12.2002
- Taught: ESL Level 3-6 Reading and Writing, ESL Level 3 Movie Listening, ESL Level 4-5 Conversation and Pronunciation, ESL Level 3-4 American Culture, Immigrant ESL Reading and Writing
Education
Master’s - Teaching English as a Second Language
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition with an English as a Second Language Certification
Pacific Lutheran University
Parkland, Washington01.1999
Emergency Substitute Teacher K-12 -
State of Washington
01.2025
Skills
- Canvas 101 Certified
- Moodle Experience
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office
- Foundations for Teaching Online Certificate
- Working Zoom & Teams Knowledge
- Multi-media environments in the classroom
- Elliicom
Key Qualifications
- Master’s in teaching English as a Second Language
- Over twenty-three years of experience in teaching English as a Second Language in many levels of reading, writing, speaking/listening, grammar, and pronunciation at the college level to both international and immigrant students.
- Experience in Academic English Instruction to International Students
- IBEST/ABE/ESL Immigrant English Instruction
- Coordinator & Chair for Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for Saint Martin’s University
- Overseas ELL Instruction in Taiwan
- Instruction in a K-12 Environment
- Short-Term International English Instruction Programs
- Curriculum Development and Team Teaching
- CASAS and Washington State Adult Learning Standards
Publications Presentations
- Presented at Graduate Linguistics/TESL Symposium, Arizona State University, 12/01/01
- Published in Arizona State University Working Papers in Language, Volume 3, 2001, A Case-Study: A Look into Prepositions through a Korean Perspective., 01/01/01
Timeline
ELL Instructor
St. Martin’s University
08.2023 - Current
ESL Instructor
Green River College
06.2022 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher K-12
Franklin Pierce School District
09.2014 - 06.2023
ESL/Developmental English Instructor
Pierce College
03.2011 - 01.2021
Academic ESL Instructor
Victoria Academy
07.2009 - 07.2010
Academic ESL Instructor
Tacoma Community College
01.2003 - 08.2011
Academic ESL Instructor
American Cultural Exchange at Pacific Lutheran University
06.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition with an English as a Second Language Certification
Pacific Lutheran University
Master’s - Teaching English as a Second Language
Arizona State University
Emergency Substitute Teacher K-12 -
State of Washington
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