Ariella Cohen
Hangzhou,China
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in language instruction and intercultural communication. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and innovative teaching strategies. Highly collaborative, thriving in team environments and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Proven ability to foster supportive and effective a supportive learning atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Hangzhou Yuhua Greentown Elementary School
Hangzhou, China
08.2024 - Current
- Delivers interactive ESL instruction using speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.
- Assesses student progress and adjusts instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to support language development across subjects.
- Develops English language lessons aligned with elementary curriculum and student proficiency levels.
- Prepares differentiated materials to engage mixed-ability learners and reinforce lesson objectives.
First Grade Homeroom Teacher
Uchon Elementary School
Korea
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Oversaw, led, and managed a class of 28 students as a homeroom teacher with a Korean co-teacher.
- Adapted lessons for varied English levels, enhancing engagement and understanding for all students.
- Collaborated with first grade team to refine curriculum, enhancing instructional strategies and student outcomes.
- Maintained open lines of communication with families through conferences, newsletters, and emails.
English Teacher
HQ Academy
Korea
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed phonics playgroup program while teaching students up to elementary grade 5, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
- Increased enrollment in phonics playgroup program by implementing innovative curriculum tailored to student English levels.
- Communicated with parents in Korean regarding student academic progress, fostering strong home-school connections.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Lanpus Kids'English
Korea
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed foundational English skills for 12 kindergarten students.
- Administered tests and implemented strategies to improve areas of struggle for the student.
- Created inclusive learning environment to support diverse student backgrounds and learning styles.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Seogang Language Program
Korea
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Taught a broad range of students from Kindergarten up to the final year of Elementary.
- Revamped lesson plans to align with student interests and learning levels.
- Collaborated with Korean and foreign co-teachers to foster a supportive and effective teaching environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Socio-Cultural Linguistic Anthropology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign-Urbana IL01.2015
Associates in Arts - Theatre
Parkland College
Champaign01.2012
Professional Educators License - English As A Second Language Pre-K-12
Moreland University
06.2026
Skills
- Private tutoring
- Curriculum development
- Korean language
- Mandarin
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Certification
- Standard Teaching License | ESL (PreK–12) | District of Columbia OSSE | Exp: 10/08/2030
- TEFL CERTIFICATE (120 HOURS)
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Hangzhou Yuhua Greentown Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Homeroom Teacher
Uchon Elementary School
02.2020 - 02.2023
English Teacher
HQ Academy
03.2019 - 02.2020
Kindergarten English Teacher
Lanpus Kids'English
02.2017 - 02.2019
Kindergarten English Teacher
Seogang Language Program
08.2015 - 08.2016
Associates in Arts - Theatre
Parkland College
Bachelor of Arts - Socio-Cultural Linguistic Anthropology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Professional Educators License - English As A Second Language Pre-K-12
Moreland University