Caroline Davis
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated Instructor with over six years of experience instructing a wide variety of learners in the English language. Specializing in distance learning education, curriculum development and cross cultural communication to maximize student engagement and learning. Passionate and hardworking individual with high levels of motivation and self reliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Citizenship Instructor
Nashville International Center For Empowerment
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provide high quality Civics and English Language instruction to adult English language learners seeking naturalization to The United States.
- Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning in concordance with USCIS standards.
Distance Learning Coordinator
Nashville International Center For Empowerment
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated distance learning opportunities across all English, Citizenship and HiSET (High School equivalency) Classes
- Supported high quality multilevel online ESL (English as a Second Language) classes
- Managed administrative responsibilities for all Online Learning Management Systems
- Assisted in student registration, orientation and testing
- Coordinated and implemented digital literacy elements into General ESL classes
Instructional Support
Nashville Center For Empowerment
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Supported Adult Education Department in transitioning ESL program to fully online service in COVID-19 Pandemic
- Contacted and onboarded new ESL, High-School Equivalency, and U.S. Citizenship students to online programs
- Created ESL-centered video tutorials for technology and instructional materials.
- Hosted and facilitated weekly conversation classes and community partnerships.
Online English Instructor
VIPKID
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Privately instructed ESL students of varying skill and proficiency level online
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Received 5 out of 5 high achievement score from parents throughout employment
Citizenship Instructor
Nashville International Center For Empowerment
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed curriculum for two class levels in accordance with USCIS standards.
- Provided high level Civics and ESL instruction to adult English language learners seeking United States naturalization.
- Coordinated and assigned volunteers in appropriate teaching assistant roles.
Reservation Agent
Loews Hotels
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
- Provided customers with information about availability and pricing, complete preference profiles on all guests confirming reservations.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Integrated Studies
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05.2017
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Test Preparation
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Organizational Awareness
- Teacher Training
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- Presented on Teaching and Engaging Adult Refugees in the Tennessee Adult Education 2018 Academy for Instructional Excellence
- Received Tennessee Association for Adult and Continuing Education (TAACE) Teacher with Distinction Recognition for Middle Grand Division 2018-2019
Certification
120 Hour Master TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate - Bridge Education Group
Online Certificate in Psychological First Aid for Migrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons - The Health Initiative of the Americas (HIA) at The University of California Berkeley & Iniciativa ciudadana para la Promoción de la Cultura del Diálogo, A.C.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Citizenship Instructor
Nashville International Center For Empowerment
01.2023 - 06.2023
Distance Learning Coordinator
Nashville International Center For Empowerment
02.2021 - 01.2022
Instructional Support
Nashville Center For Empowerment
02.2020 - 02.2021
Online English Instructor
VIPKID
03.2019 - 03.2020
Citizenship Instructor
Nashville International Center For Empowerment
11.2017 - 06.2019
Reservation Agent
Loews Hotels
12.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Integrated Studies
Lipscomb University
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