David Herr
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Confident ESL teacher with a proven track record of delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Skilled in managing large and small classes effectively by employing adaptable strategies catering to diverse personalities, backgrounds, and learning types. Experienced in both in-person and online instruction environments, ensuring optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Fred G. Acosta Job Corps
08.2024 - Current
- Educated 30 students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- 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.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tucson Unified School District
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Online English Tutor
Edupro Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Interacted positively with individuals from different backgrounds, all levels of language experience and with variety of learning disabilities.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Promoted a positive online learning environment by fostering respectful and inclusive interactions between students.
- Developed customized study plans for each learner based on their individual needs and goals, leading to improved outcomes.
- Help students improve their English listening and speaking skills and provide interview guidance for international schools.
English Teacher
Spirit Kids Royal English School
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as discussions, and demonstrations
Science Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Analyzed student performance and comprehension through test scores, assignments and contribution to class discussions
Education
Master's of Arts - Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10.2016
Skills
- Conducting English Assessments
- Reading assignments
- Student Data Management
- Instructional Design
- Academic Performance Tracking
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2023 rewarded by EduPro Academy
Certification
K-12 Teaching Certificate
Adult General Education Teaching Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Interests
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Historical Exploration
- Road Trips
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Hiking
- Reading
- Camping
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Fred G. Acosta Job Corps
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tucson Unified School District
08.2023 - 07.2024
Online English Tutor
Edupro Academy
07.2022 - Current
English Teacher
Spirit Kids Royal English School
04.2019 - 06.2022
Science Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
07.2014 - 03.2019
K-12 Teaching Certificate
Adult General Education Teaching Certificate
Master's of Arts - Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix
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