Clarissa Johnson
Lehi,UT
Summary
Communicative TESOL professional and curriculum developer committed to helping non-English speaking students improve English reading, writing, speaking, and listening fluency. Positive and energetic educator, experience working with students from wide array of cultural backgrounds, using researched-based instructional methods, and assessing student proficiency. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Development Manager
American Heritage School Worldwide
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned, developed, and wrote four-week ESL Pilot course, including learning coach outlines, and managed teaching of daily ESL classes to students in Guatemala and Bolivia.
- Interviewed, trained, managed, edited, and supported team of content writers and produced multiple fully-developed elementary school courses on topics such as World Studies, Health, and Constitutional Principles.
- Created and maintained weekly company newsletter and blog.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
BYU Hawaii
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Taught academic reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary full university classes.
- Designed curriculum, taught classes, mentored individual students, prepared lessons, graded assessments, and collaborated with fellow faculty members.
- Taught over 150 international university students from over 30 countries.
Tutor Manager
BYU Hawaii
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Tutored 16-20 international students in reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening, and vocabulary.
- Led group of 16 tutors, problem-solved, taught lessons, and organized mentorship.
- Taught one-on-one, and helped students master concepts, evaluate progress, and practice language skills.
English Teacher Intern
Moroni High School And Rurubao Primary School
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed classroom of 25-30 students aged 12-13 (2018) and 15-16 (2019)
- Taught two illiterate students to read beginning children’s books
- Planned and executed creative and engaging lesson plans focused on English language skills and other subjects.
- Created original learning resources for my students in absence of textbooks and technology.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
Concordia University
Seward, NE12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - TESOL
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI06.2020
Skills
- Course development
- Editing
- TESOL instruction
- Adult education
- Student support
- Linguistics
- Pronunciation
- Grammar and Syntax
Accomplishments
- Presented at Hawaii TESOL Convention about creating a grammar/vocabulary placement test (2020)
- Presented original research at National CRLA convention about self-efficacy and tutoring strategies (2019)
- Published article in Hawaii TESOL newsletter, The Word, called "Online Teaching Insights" (2020)
Additional Information
- Current Member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Alto 1 (2023-present)
- 13 years of competitive choral/solo singing experience
- Dean’s List Student (2017-2020)
- Served as missionary in New Zealand, Hamilton Mission (2015-2016)
Timeline
Curriculum Development Manager
American Heritage School Worldwide
04.2022 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
BYU Hawaii
08.2020 - 04.2022
English Teacher Intern
Moroni High School And Rurubao Primary School
07.2018 - 08.2019
Tutor Manager
BYU Hawaii
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - TESOL
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - TESOL
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
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