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Certification
Languages
Volunteer Work
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Elinis Goodson

Goshen

Summary

Experienced educator and advocate with over five years of teaching expertise at Varsity Tutors and AIMHope, specializing in both youth and adult education. Known for creating a positive learning environment through innovative curriculum development, individualized instruction, and effective problem-solving. Demonstrates a proven ability to deliver impactful one-on-one and group instruction, focusing on skill development and personalized support. Excels in organization, planning, and attention to detail, with a strong background in Language, Project Management, and Media. Adept at facilitating online learning environments and dedicated to empowering people to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. Recognized for exceptional analytical thinking and comprehensive student support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Tutor

Varsity Tutors
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
  • Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
  • Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.

Co-Founder - Advocate/Educator - ESL Teacher

AIM Hope
10.2016 - Current
  • Education / Training Coordinator
  • Use the platform of education to engage, activate, and train communities on topics such as: Refugees / Education Accessibility / Broken Families / Loss of Identity / Child Abuse / Human Exploitation
  • Language Teaching and Media Advocacy Training
  • Curriculum development and implementation. Classrooms management
  • ESL and PSL (English & Portuguese) teacher. Promote classes for young adults/adults and their families, suggesting local continued education centers and courses
  • Cultural acclimation and understanding assistant
  • Local and International Outreach coordination and management

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Educated students in basics of English and Portuguese grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased Portuguese's and ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed and taught Portuguese and ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction based on course objectives.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Managed several internet-based language programs. Developing activities and integrating technology to diversify instruction.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.

ESL Teacher

Nevy's Language
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Provided hundreds of individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.

ESL Teacher

TLC - The Language Company
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Education

MBA - Diplomacy And International Relation

UNINTER - International University Center
2025

Postgraduate - Lato Sensu - Teaching Portuguese Language For Foreigners

UNINTER - International University Center
2024

Postgraduate - Neuroeducation

Centro Universitário União Das Américas
2023

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Degree - Education

University of The People
Pasadena, CA - USA

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

FATIN - INTEGRATED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Pernambuco - Brazil

Associate of Science - Information Technology

FASB
College Of Southern Bahia - Brazil

Skills

  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Individual and Small Group Instruction
  • Teaching Foundational Study Skills
  • Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
  • Developing Individualized Lessons
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Elementary Education
  • Reading Comprehension Skills
  • Academic Advice and Counseling
  • Facilitating Online Learning

Accomplishments

  • Founded, created, and developed the School of Video Advocacy at the University of the Nations/USA
  • Supervised a team of staff members and students throughout a Media School training and a Documentary Production at the University of the Nations/USA.
  • Co-Founded and manages AIMHope an international NGO located in the USA that uses the platform of Education to advocate for injustice issues.

Certification

- 300 hour TEFL - Certified Teacher, TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF) - OFQUAL Regulated

  • 10 Hour Advanced Certificate in TEFL Classroom Methodologies
  • 30 Hour Teaching English Online
  • 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners
  • 30 Hour Teaching Business English
  • 30 Hour Advanced Grammar for English Teachers
  • 30 Hour TOEIC Preparation Course
  • 30 Hour Teaching IELTS Exam Preparation Course


- FBI Citizens Academy Training


- Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization (in progress), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


- CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children - 101 Training - Lincoln Organization in California

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Volunteer Work

ESL Teacher - Volunteer Work July 2019 – October 2019

Durihana Association Inc

Seoul, South Korea

  • Teaching English (classroom setting) to: Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
  • One/One English Teaching/Tutoring
  • Constructed, organized, and provided lesson plans that met with the English Language Academic Standards.
  • Assessed individual students’ grasp of grade-level-appropriate English speaking and comprehensive abilities.
  • Provided language lesson plans that supported various learning-styles.

Timeline

Academic Tutor

Varsity Tutors
01.2022 - Current

ESL Teacher

TLC - The Language Company
01.2022 - 04.2022

ESL Teacher

Nevy's Language
05.2021 - 07.2023

Co-Founder - Advocate/Educator - ESL Teacher

AIM Hope
10.2016 - Current

MBA - Diplomacy And International Relation

UNINTER - International University Center

Postgraduate - Lato Sensu - Teaching Portuguese Language For Foreigners

UNINTER - International University Center

Postgraduate - Neuroeducation

Centro Universitário União Das Américas

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Degree - Education

University of The People

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

FATIN - INTEGRATED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Associate of Science - Information Technology

FASB
Elinis Goodson