Darcie Bramlett
Professional, Experienced ELL Literacy Teacher/ Specialization In Teaching Beginning ELL Students
Galesburg,IL
Summary
-Highly skilled, professional, and experienced in teaching children from a diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds
-Dedicated to creating an enjoyable, inviting, dynamic, student centered atmosphere -Utilizes innovative tools and responsive learning strategies to motivate and engage students -Strong knowledge of literacy acquisition, curriculum, and literacy development -Exceptional planning, record keeping, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
-Passionate, dedicated, committed teacher who strives to provide optimal, individualized learning instruction enabling students to become independent, critical thinking, self-confident, life long lovers of literacy
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online ELL Teacher
VIPKid
Remote
01.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Developed appropriate teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Online ELL Teacher
Beta(Beda)kid
Remote
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
Online ELL Teacher
DaDa
Remote
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Primary Teacher Specialization in ELL Literacy
Monmouth-Roseville Public School District 238
Monmouth, Illinois
08.1992 - 12.2018
- Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement.
- Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Collaborated with peers on student success while participating on multidisciplinary team to promote students' well-being.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
- Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes.
Education
ELL Primary Literacy Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois 05.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist/Interventionist
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois 08.1997 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Minor in Literacy
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 08.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
Master's in Literacy/ ELL Endorsement, TEFL and TESOL Certified
Over 20 years of experience teaching English literacy learning to beginning ELL Literacy Learners from around the world
Native, North American Speaker
Timeline
Online ELL Teacher
Beta(Beda)kid
12.2020 - 11.2021
Online ELL Teacher
DaDa
02.2019 - 01.2021
Online ELL Teacher
VIPKid
01.2019 - Current
ELL Primary Literacy Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language
Western Illinois University
05.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist/Interventionist
Western Illinois University
08.1997 - 05.2002
Primary Teacher Specialization in ELL Literacy
Monmouth-Roseville Public School District 238
08.1992 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Minor in Literacy
Illinois State University
08.1986 - 05.1990