Daniel Koger
Nashville,TN
Summary
Versatile educational leader with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant experience both in the classroom and coaching.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Teacher
Valor College Prep
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Collaborated with a team to enhance curriculum designed for all learners in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
English Foreign Department Manager
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
06.2022 - Current
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Monitored student progress for over 300 students and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Mentored 4 newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Counseled students about rules and policies to help promote learning in the classroom.
English Teacher
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Senior Teacher
EF English
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Designed quality lesson plans for a wide age range of students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Conduct center-wide trainings for teacher skills and development.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12.2024
Master of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies – Marketing & Kinesiology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08.2018
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Staff Management
- Team Collaboration
- Student and Parent Relations
- Behavioral Skills Development
Certification
Trinity College London: Certification TESOL
Cambridge Assessment Teaching Knowledge Tests: 1, 2, 3, Young Learners, Content and Language Integrated Learning
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
EL Teacher
Valor College Prep
07.2023 - Current
English Foreign Department Manager
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
06.2022 - Current
English Teacher
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
02.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Teacher
EF English
12.2019 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belmont University
Master of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies – Marketing & Kinesiology
Auburn University
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