David Dwayne Jones
Paducah,KY
Summary
Hard Working Kentucky Certified English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher skilled in the use of the Communicative Language Teaching Method to offer a positive and nurturing language learning environment that fosters foreign language speaking development and confidence. Dedicated to assisting students in growing, developing and rapidly communicating in English.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Western Kentucky Community And Technical College
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
English as a Second Language Teacher
Emanuel Baptist Church (Friendship International)
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
Student Teacher
Emanuel Baptist Church (Friendship International)
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
Substitute English Teacher
Paducah Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Substitute Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish)
Paducah Public Schools
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
05.2017
Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Spanish
05.2012
- Study Abroad: Merida, Yucatan Mexico-Universidad de Negocios Internationales(Study of) Latin American History and Spanish Language
- Published Work: The Need for Second Language Teaching In Far Western Kentucky Murray State University Library 201
Skills
- Student Evaluation
- Progress Reporting
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Grammar teaching
- Fluency development
- Lesson planning
- Vocabulary building
- Writing Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Test and Quiz Creation
Certification
- Professionally Certified for Teaching Spanish, All Grades: KY Education Professional Standards Board/Certification # 201172292
- Professionally Certified for Teaching English as a Second Language, All Grades: KY Education Professional Standards Board/Certification # 201172292
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher - Western Kentucky Community And Technical College
09.2019 - 03.2020
English as a Second Language Teacher - Emanuel Baptist Church (Friendship International)
06.2017 - 08.2019
Student Teacher - Emanuel Baptist Church (Friendship International)
09.2016 - 01.2017
Substitute English Teacher - Paducah Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
Substitute Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish) - Paducah Public Schools
01.2013 - 05.2014
Murray State University - Master of Arts, Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Murray State University - Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Spanish
- Professionally Certified for Teaching Spanish, All Grades: KY Education Professional Standards Board/Certification # 201172292
- Professionally Certified for Teaching English as a Second Language, All Grades: KY Education Professional Standards Board/Certification # 201172292
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