Charissa Montanez

• Supervise and assist high school exchange students and host families
• Work with high school administration to admit exchange students
• Provide training for host families on cultural expectations and requirements
• Plan and participate in events for host families
• Recruit host families for exchange students

• Offer private one-on-one ESL lessons, online or in-person, catered specifically to the students' levels and interests
• Taught over 30 adults students in small groups or individually in one year most of Spanish or Ukrainian background
• Create daily lesson plans
• Manage business account
• Communicate with clients about schedules and finances

• Instructed small group ESL speaking, reading and writing, and grammar classes for adult beginner and intermediate level students
• Instructed students from more than 20 countries and 12 native languages
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
• Created daily lesson plans
• Assessed student English levels and student progress
• Maintained student records
• Completed Professional Development
• Assisted students with external issues such as understanding visa regulations, insurance paperwork, and DMV requirements
• Assisted students with university paperwork and met with university administrators as a liaison
• Led additional outside activities such as soccer games, hosted students for parties, and conversation opportunities
• served as a temporary host family

• Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
• Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Completed student progress reports on regular basis to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

• Delivered one-on-one, fully immersive English language classes to over 600 students, ages 4-16, in the virtual classroom
• Helped improve reading strategies for proper English development
• Integrated math, social studies, and science content into English instruction
• Engaged students and enhanced understanding through TPR, props, and educational tools while fostering critical thinking and creativity
• Promoted student success through positive and friendly student interactions while building and maintaining relationships
• Attended various ESL instruction trainings
• TOEFL and TOEFL Online Certified
• Certified across multiple ages and levels
• Held 5-star parent ratings throughout employment
• Catered lessons to students' individual personalities, learning styles, and English level while meeting class objectives
• Worked with students to edit and revise writing assignments
• Provided a comfortable learning environment for students to practice conversational English
• Provided timely and thorough feedback following each lesson regarding student progress
• Communicated effectively and actively learned and appreciated cultural differences

• Documented attendance, grades, and participation
• Taught English to students in multiple grades each day, Grades 1-5
• Chose curriculum and planned lessons to teach grammar, writing, and reading objectives
• Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
• Tutored students privately in reading, writing, and Social Sciences

• Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities
• Provided care and supervision for toddlers/K2 and K3

• Enhanced student participation by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into the after-school program.
• Collaborated with school faculty to develop enrichment opportunities for students, supporting their academic growth and social skills.
• Managed a safe and inclusive environment, promoting respect and understanding among diverse groups of students.
• Provided homework assistance to students, reinforcing concepts learned during the school day.

Pre-Internship

• Assisted Teacher with Lessons
• Observed primary teacher
• Graded Papers
• Supported Students

Internship

• Responsible for writing and implementing all daily lesson plans, teaching all classes without assistance, and communication with parents

• Supervised, Managed, and Led a K4 classroom