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Bert Foster

Bert Foster

Thief River Falls,MN

Summary

Certified ESL Teacher with experience teaching English to teens and adults. Creative and flexible instructor focused on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs, including online and in-person instruction. Passionate about teaching English to students with any native language and any starting level of proficiency. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult ESL Teacher

Self-employed
Thief River Falls, MN
03.2023 - Current
  • Teach English language skills to adults from Nicaragua and Honduras.
  • Plan, organize and teach lessons involving speaking, listening, reading and writing.
  • Employ kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Build relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Franklin Middle School
Thief River Falls, MN
09.2022 - Current
  • Help 8th grade special education students succeed in school.
  • Tutor nine students in social studies, science, and other subjects.
  • Modify assignments and tests to align to student skill levels.
  • Assist with completing student progress reports.
  • Advise instructors and administrators on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
  • Work cooperatively with teachers and staff to address student needs.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Franklin Middle School
Thief River Falls, MN
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Taught reading and writing to eight 7th grade special education students.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
  • Planned, prepared, and presented lessons.
  • Graded assignments and provided feedback to students.
  • Communicated student progress to parents.
  • Maintained student records.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Franklin Middle School
Thief River Falls, MN
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted 7th grade special education teacher with teaching reading and writing to students.
  • Tutored students in reading, writing, and other subjects.
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
  • Worked with students one-to-one and in small groups.

Pastor

Evangelical Covenant Church
Thief River Falls, MN
10.2006 - 04.2021
  • Taught religious beliefs and life skills to adults, teens, and children.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Created Bible study lessons for teens and adults.
  • Selected and developed curriculum for adult, youth, and children’s Sunday School.
  • Taught in large group and small group settings.
  • Provided training and support to Sunday School teachers.

Trainer

Merrill Corporation
St. Paul, MN
08.1995 - 05.2000
  • Taught computer skills to staff at a financial printing company.
  • Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
  • Provided instruction to small groups and individuals.
  • Developed training materials.
  • Presented trainings in the US and Canada.

Education

Level 5 TQUK Certification -

International TEFL Academy
Chicago, IL
01.2023

Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care

Bethel Theological Seminary
Arden Hills, MN
06.2006

BA - English Literature

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
05.1991

Skills

  • Native English speaker
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Experience with Zoom, Google Meet, Skype
  • Lesson planning
  • Personalized instruction
  • Patient and encouraging
  • Creative and adaptive
  • Experience teaching a variety of subjects in a variety of settings
  • Fast learner

Languages

  • Beginner-level Spanish

Timeline

Adult ESL Teacher

Self-employed
03.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Franklin Middle School
09.2022 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Franklin Middle School
01.2022 - 06.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Franklin Middle School
10.2021 - 01.2022

Pastor

Evangelical Covenant Church
10.2006 - 04.2021

Trainer

Merrill Corporation
08.1995 - 05.2000

Level 5 TQUK Certification -

International TEFL Academy

Master of Divinity - Pastoral Care

Bethel Theological Seminary

BA - English Literature

St. Olaf College

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