Debra Gylund
Washburn,Wisconsin
Summary
Professional, positive, and patient educator highly skilled in language instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to enhance student learning through interactive and engaging teaching methods.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Fox Valley Technical College
08.1999 - 05.2024
- Taught multiple levels of ELL courses including all language skills.
- Assessed student progress.
- Designed curriculum for multiple courses.
- Designed lesson plans and developed supplemental instructional material.
- Researched and chose texts.
- Maintained attendance.
Teaching Associate
Department of Linguistics Ohio University
09.1998 - 07.1999
- Taught introductory linguistics to undergraduate students.
- Designed quarterly course syllabi.
- Utilized materials for supplemental information.
- Created lessons and exams.
- Provided feedback on rough drafts and evaluated student research papers.
- Scheduled individual appointments for additional assistance.
- Supervised and trained new teaching associates.
ESL Instructor
Ohio Program of Intensive English Ohio University
06.1998 - 07.1999
- Designed lesson plans, developed material and chose texts.
- Maintained daily records of activities.
- Successfully taught Japanese students English reading/writing, listening/speaking skills.
- Provided support for Japanese speakers enrolled in an Ohio University communication course.
- Developed and taught short-term courses to International Fulbright Scholars.
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics with a concentration in TESL/TEFL
Ohio University
06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
01.1991
Skills
- Developed the Wisconsin Technical College ELL curriculum with a state cohort
- Presented at the TESOL International Convention
- Presented at the COABE National Conference
- Created and presented multiple ELL related workshops
- Evaluated SPEAK tests for incoming international teaching assistants
- Excellent ability to engage and encourage student learning
- Proficient in creating motivational lessons
- Skilled in basic Spanish communication
- Certified BEST Plus test trainer
Affiliations
- Member, TESOL (Teachers of English as a Second or Other Language)
- Member, COABE (Coalition on Adult Basic Education)
Timeline
ESL Instructor
Fox Valley Technical College
08.1999 - 05.2024
Teaching Associate
Department of Linguistics Ohio University
09.1998 - 07.1999
ESL Instructor
Ohio Program of Intensive English Ohio University
06.1998 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Master of Arts - Linguistics with a concentration in TESL/TEFL
Ohio University
AWARDS
Graduated with honors, UW-Stout, UW-Stevens Point, Ohio University, Outstanding Teaching Associate of the Year, Department of Linguistics, Ohio University, 1999