Elaine Conde
English as a Second Language Instructor
Charleston,SC
Summary
Patient and dedicated ESL Instructor skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach students with difficulties in learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Star English Consultancy
Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Administered language assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
ESL Instructor
Influx English Language School
Americana, Sao Paulo, Brazil
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Administered language assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- 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.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Established clear objectives for lessons and units to communicate objectives to 35 students per semester.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
ESL Coordinator /ESL Instructor
Wizard Idiomas
Americana, Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Evaluated and recorded various aspects of students' progress and reported information to parents.
- Compiled, maintained and filed reports, records and other documents required by school and district.
Early Childhood Educator Intern
EMEI Tangara - Preeschool
Americana, Sao Paulo, Brazil
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Monitored students with special needs and helped integrate into normal classroom setting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Read books to 25 students on weekly basis to engender love of stories and model reading.
- Assisted and supervised 25 children through entire school day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Anhanguera Educacional
Santa Barbara, São Paulo, Brazil12.2015
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
- Interactive Teaching
- Testing and grading
- Extensive English grammar knowledge
- Student Evaluation
- Adult Education
- Fluent in English
- 13 years as an ESL instructor
Languages
English
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
ESL Instructor
Star English Consultancy
01.2019 - 02.2022
ESL Instructor
Influx English Language School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Early Childhood Educator Intern
EMEI Tangara - Preeschool
06.2014 - 12.2015
ESL Coordinator /ESL Instructor
Wizard Idiomas
01.2010 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Anhanguera Educacional
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