C. Shaleign Galbraith
Provo,UT
Summary
Helping students attain proficiency, skill, and confidence communicating in English.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Language Tutor
Self-employed
01.1994 - Current
- Assist students to prepare college applications and high school and college papers.
- Assist students in improving pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary usage through targeted exercises and practice sessions.
- Increase student retention by building strong rapport with learners and providing a supportive learning environment.
- Boost student confidence in language abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Tutor students to develop deeper comprehension of course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
12.2017 - 12.2024
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enhance lessons and reinforce key concepts for better retention of knowledge.
- Adapted instructional techniques in real-time based on student engagement levels, ensuring optimal comprehension of material throughout each session.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
PathwayConnect Instructor
Brigham Young University-Idaho
01.2014 - 04.2022
- Taught PathwayConnect Life Skills, Professional Skills, and University Skills courses.
- Augmented lessons with class-wide English language instruction, personalized feedback, and individual student consultations.
- Located and shared grammar resources and tools for self-help and reference.
- Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments to support student growth and improve academic performance.
Home Educator
Self-employed
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Taught elementary level students all subjects, including English, math, science, history, Latin, and more.
- Utilized effective behavior management strategies to maintain a focused and productive learning environment for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students through inquiry-based lessons and problem-solving activities.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as field trips to promote social interaction outside of the formal classroom setting.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2024
Graduate Certificate - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTBA - Secondary Education, German; History Minor
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Relationship building
- Professionalism and ethics
- Cultural sensitivity
- Coaching and mentoring
- Continuous professional development
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
12.2017 - 12.2024
PathwayConnect Instructor
Brigham Young University-Idaho
01.2014 - 04.2022
Home Educator
Self-employed
09.2009 - 05.2010
Online English Language Tutor
Self-employed
01.1994 - Current
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Graduate Certificate - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Brigham Young University
BA - Secondary Education, German; History Minor
Brigham Young University
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