David Bransfield
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
Professional with strong background in peer support, equipped to make meaningful impact. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and empathetic communication. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surf Instructor
Hammer Surf School
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Created a safe learning environment for students by enforcing safety guidelines and conducting equipment checks before each lesson.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods that catered to diverse learning styles, increasing student engagement, and retention.
ESL Teacher
Self-Employed
10.2017 - 05.2024
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
Surf Instructor
Go Surf
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Empowered guests and built confidence by training on techniques and praising good performance.
- Created a safe learning environment for students by enforcing safety guidelines and conducting equipment checks before each lesson.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation and constructive feedback sessions, fostering continuous improvement in their surfing abilities.
English Teacher
St. Dominic's High School
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
ESL Teacher
Moreshet Zvulun Primary School
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2013
Skills
- Adaptive lesson planning
- Professional ethics
- Behavioral support
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Empathy Development
- Client assessment
Timeline
Surf Instructor
Hammer Surf School
05.2024 - 09.2024
Surf Instructor
Go Surf
08.2018 - 08.2023
ESL Teacher
Self-Employed
10.2017 - 05.2024
English Teacher
St. Dominic's High School
09.2017 - 06.2018
ESL Teacher
Moreshet Zvulun Primary School
09.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
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