Christine Wood
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic ENL Instructor dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language and understand American culture. Certified in ESOL and licensed in Tennessee, as well as obtaining International Certification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ENL Specialist
Hamilton County Department Of Education
09.2019 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Attended SIOP Training to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Administered language proficiency tests and awarded highest-scoring students.
Caregiver
Self-Employed
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
EFL Instructor
English Plus
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level and older adult English students.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05.2022
TESOL Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
EBC International
Madrid, Spain01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business: Marketing
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08.2010
Skills
- Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development
- Upper Intermediate Level of Understanding of Spanish Language
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Grammar instruction
- ELL Accommodations throughout General Education classrooms
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ENL Specialist
Hamilton County Department Of Education
09.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Self-Employed
01.2015 - 09.2019
EFL Instructor
English Plus
02.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Lee University
TESOL Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
EBC International
Bachelor of Science - Business: Marketing
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
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