Lily Bendezu
ESL Teacher
Totowa,New Jersey
Summary
Professional and dedicated ESL Teacher skilled at developing students' language skills and challenging students with rigorous coursework while using effective and efficient methods of teaching. Experienced working with children and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments. Positive and patient educator with exceptional communication, writing, and planning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Paterson Public District - Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ
10.2015 - Current
- Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English in accordance to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and WIDA
- Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen
- Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress
- Knowledge of Read 180 and Achieve 3000 platforms
- Maintains student performance and keep records of progress
- Attends professional development, staff meetings and workshops
- Establish positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and Administration.
ESL Adjunct
Pillar College
Newark And Paterson, NJ, NJ
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught ESL levels I-III according to the curriculum,
- Conducted placement testing and assessment at the beginning of the course
- Interacted with students in class and on campus
- Posted attendance and final grades on the faculty portal
- Abided by all stated policies and procedures outlined in the Faculty Policy Manual
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Education
Ph.D Educational - Leadership
Caldwell University
Master of Arts - Urban Education, Teaching English, Language
New Jersey City University
B.S. degree - Accounting
Montclair State University
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
15 Years as an ESL Teacher
8 Years as an Adult ESL Teacher
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Paterson Public District - Eastside High School
10.2015 - Current
ESL Adjunct
Pillar College
09.2014 - 06.2017
Ph.D Educational - Leadership
Caldwell University
Master of Arts - Urban Education, Teaching English, Language
New Jersey City University
B.S. degree - Accounting
Montclair State University