Cody Nugent
Lawrenceburg,Kentucky
Summary
Enthusiast ESL teacher 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 TESOL K-12 and licensed in Kentucky.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Shelby County High School
01.2022 - Current
- Teach scaffolded English class to students of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds made of newcomer English learners
- Design and implement lessons and units revolving around authentic learning experience through the 4 domains to high school students
- Co-teach high school classes ensuring students learn content and complete language objectives
- Provide after-school tutoring weekly for any subject as needed by students
- Provide MTSS (intervention) for language learning
- Reflect on classes to improve lessons and student learning
- Train staff members on how to read and implement PSP (Program Service Plan) for EL students
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Give students feedback in a timely matter about formative and summative assessments
- Assist instructors in the classroom
- Grade student work
- Practice co-teaching with professor implementing techniques such as parallel and station teaching
- Implement lesson plans.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
ESL Teaching Assistant
Murray State University
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Implement lesson plans
- ESL (English as a second language) Teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
Murray State University
Murray, KY12.2022
Bachelor's Degree - TESOL - TESOL
Murray State University
Murray, KY12.2021
Skills
- Administering ACCESS test
- Reflection analysis
- Staff training on best practices for EL students
- ELL Accommodations
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Progress Reporting
References
Eva Bentley, (502) 633-2344, eva.bentley@shelby.kyschools.us, Assistant Principal, Shelby County High School Dr. Carla Kent, (502) 633-2344, carlisha.kent@shelby.kyschools.us, Principal, Shelby County High School
Certification
- Teaching certification for TESOL All grades. Certificate number 201240792
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Shelby County High School
01.2022 - Current
ESL Teaching Assistant
Murray State University
01.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - TESOL
Murray State University
Bachelor's Degree - TESOL - TESOL
Murray State University
- Teaching certification for TESOL All grades. Certificate number 201240792
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