Cynthia Pike
ESL Teacher
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Experienced teacher with passion for helping students reach their goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Organized, detail-oriented, personable educator develops strategies to help students bolster confidence in English language performance.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Private ESL Tutor
Self-Employed
01.1980 - Current
- Coached a diverse population of English language learners at all levels of proficiency and various areas of interest.
- Mentored students with a focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Adapted lesson plans according to evolving student needs, ensuring consistent progress towards language goals.
- Developed strong rapport with students, creating a positive learning environment that fostered growth and improvement.
Private ESL Teacher
Jodo Shinsu Center
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared Japanese Buddhist minister for first public Dharma Talk in English.
- Enabled underachieving student to reach target level by providing individualized coaching, collaborative editing, and presentation skills.
- Provided constructive feedback on student progress, helping to improve lecture structure, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.
ESL Teacher
English Studies Institute
01.1995 - 12.2019
- Designed and taught courses to beginning- to advanced-level international students including: grammar, fluency development, cross-cultural discussion, writing, reading skills, pronunciation, and TOEFL preparation.
- Enhanced and evaluated students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through regular practice, focused, positive feedback, and a safe, nurturing, and welcoming learning environment.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
ESL Teacher/ESL Department Chair
Piedmont Adult School
01.1999 - 12.2007
- Taught immigrant and international students at all levels of English ability in an intensive, academically-oriented ESL program. Topics and skills included: grammar, reading, vocabulary development, composition, TOEFL preparation, oral fluency, listening comprehension, and grammar.
- Mentored and observed student teachers during their practicums.
- Created and administered an English conversation partner service, pairing students and native-speaker volunteers from the community.
ESL Teacher
Peralta Community College District
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Taught communication skills at Laney and Merritt Colleges to non-native speakers of English at various levels of proficiency. Courses included writing, speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and grammar.
- Enhanced student learning, fluency, and engagement by incorporating real-life examples, appealing immersive activities, and regular conversational practice.
- Monitored student progress closely, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to ensure optimal growth for each individual learner.
ESL Teacher
U.C. Berkeley Extension English Language Program
01.1997 - 12.2005
- Taught a wide range of subjects and skills to international students at all levels of English proficiency, including: American culture and cross-cultural understanding, grammar, vocabulary development, TOEFL preparation, reading, writing, listening comprehension, oral communication skills, and pronunciation.
- Developed and delivered extensive, multi-level materials and curricula.
- Performed a wide variety of administrative duties including mentoring new teachers and filling in for the Academic Director.
Teacher's Assistant
Berkeley Academy For Youth Development
01.1985 - 12.1990
- Planned and independently taught English in a special education school for severely emotionally-disturbed and learning-disabled adolescent girls.
- Tutored and supported students needing additional help through personalized assistance.
Education
TESOL Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
U.C. Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Writing Instruction
Grammar Expertise
Fluency Development
Pronunciation Coaching
Idiomatic Expressions
Homework Assistance
Individualized Instruction
Dependable and Responsible
Adaptability and Flexibility
Confidence Building
College-Level Instruction
Timeline
Private ESL Teacher
Jodo Shinsu Center
09.2022 - 10.2022
TESOL Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
U.C. Berkeley Extension
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
California State University - East Bay
05.2001 -
ESL Teacher
Peralta Community College District
01.2000 - 12.2005
ESL Teacher/ESL Department Chair
Piedmont Adult School
01.1999 - 12.2007
ESL Teacher
U.C. Berkeley Extension English Language Program
01.1997 - 12.2005
ESL Teacher
English Studies Institute
01.1995 - 12.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Berkeley Academy For Youth Development
01.1985 - 12.1990
Private ESL Tutor
Self-Employed
01.1980 - Current