Hi, I’m
Ebony Seymour
English Language Teacher
VA
Summary
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
Work History
Masterclub English
ESL Teacher
09.2022 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' phonics and conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Dux. Daechi Gangnam Seoul
ESL Teacher
08.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Oriented and assessed over 100 prospective students in a year by administering oral evaluations according to standards and procedures
- Prepared for assigned classes and showed written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors
- Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate new concepts
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom were responsible
- Assigned and grade class work and homework
- Prepared and administered written, oral and performance tests and issued grades and reports in accordance with performance every three months
- Reviewed instructional content, methods and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses
- Observed students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests and other individual characteristics
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities and interests
- Prepared students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Taught TOEFL , reading, writing, speech, literature, and debate
JLS, Namyangju-si, do, Republic of Korea
ESL Teacher
10.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Made lesson plans and corrected homework
- Taught with enthusiasm, care and sincerity
- Established harmonious, communicative and positive relations with co-teachers and company staff members
- Taught a myriad of subjects, such as environmental science, science and technology, art history, education and career prep, and social studies
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
Lead Mailroom Assistant
10.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Trained and transitioned over 50 new hires into roles and provide continuing support to employees
- Communicated clearly with students, supervisors and campus partners
- Created Schedules and acted as peer supervisor
- Accepted and checked containers of mail and parcels from large volume mailers, couriers and contractors
- Sorted and routed incoming mail, and collected outgoing mail, using carts as necessary transferred them to designated areas according to established procedures
- Verified that items were addressed correctly, marked with proper postage and in suitable condition for processing
- Lifted and unloaded containers of mail and parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, Virginia
Bachelor of Science degree from Interdisciplinary Studies, Anthropology, International Studies
01.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Testing and grading Individual and group instruction Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques Interactive Teaching Fluent and proficient in English Curriculum development Flexible attitude Classroom management
Certification
CIEE150-Hour TEFL Certificate
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Masterclub English
09.2022 - 01.2025
ESL Teacher
Dux. Daechi Gangnam Seoul
08.2021 - 08.2022
ESL Teacher
JLS, Namyangju-si, do, Republic of Korea
10.2020 - 08.2021
CIEE150-Hour TEFL Certificate
08-2020
Virginia Department of Education CWSE5691: Child Abuse and Neglect
05-2020
Virginia Department of Education: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators
05-2020
Lead Mailroom Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
10.2019 - 05.2020
Kyung Hee University Global Collaboration
08-2019
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science degree from Interdisciplinary Studies, Anthropology, International Studies
01.2016 - 05.2020