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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, UT
02-2024

Graduate Certificate - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

BA - Secondary Education, German; History Minor

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Skills

  • 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
C. Shaleign Galbraith