Elizabeth Sunday
Teaching
Davis,CA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with experience teaching kindergarten, middle and high school Science and English language as a second language. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Telnet International School
Ondo State, Nigeria, Ondo State
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 120 high school students.
- Encouraged student interest in Science and Technology through laboratory practicals and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Kindergarten Teacher/Elementary Teacher/High School English Teacher
Hiroshima YMCA
Hiroshima, Japan
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Assistant Language Teacher/English Instructor
Takamatsu High School, Okayama, Japan
Okayama, Japan
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with district curriculum.
- Mentored students needing extra time and assistance to learn.
- Reviewed test scores and classroom performance data to evaluate subject understanding.
- Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
- Provided instruction in reading, writing and listening skills for English Language learning.
- Team-taught lessons with Japanese English Teacher to provide varying teaching styles.
- Take part in school club activities such as sports, music, Arts&Crafts to learn more about the Japanese culture alongside the students and to foster international exchange.
- Perform clerical tasks such as correcting students' writing assignments given by Japanese teachers.
- Read aloud stories, comprehensions and vocabularies to the students
- Eat lunch with Japanese students to facilitate interaction and international exchange.
Assistant Language Teacher/ English Instructor
Ashimori Junior High School
Okayama, Japan
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Mentored students needing extra time and assistance to learn.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with district curriculum.
- Created study guides pertinent to subject area taught.
- Reviewed test scores and classroom performance data to evaluate subject understanding.
- Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
- Contribute information to teaching activities advisors on phraseology and pronunciation.
- Teach special education class to special needs students.
- Take part in school club activities such as sports, music, Arts&Crafts to learn more about the Japanese culture alongside the students and to foster international exchange.
- Eat lunch with Japanese students to facilitate interaction and international exchange.
- Attend and assist in the students' planning and preparations for contests and English camps.
- Perform clerical tasks such as correcting students' writing assignments given by Japanese teachers.
- Read aloud stories, comprehensions and vocabularies to the students.
High School Teacher
Livingstone College
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Taught both Junior and Senior secondary children science subjects (Basic Science, Biology and Chemistry) as well as Mathematics.
- Planning and delivering lessons effectively using the National Curriculum.
- Preparing lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching.
Setting tasks which challenge students positively and ensure high levels of interest. - Keeping records of student’s attendance and performance.
Ensure positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff - Fulfilling all duties as directed by the Headmaster.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 07.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE.
Nigeria 09.2007 - 09.2012
Skills
Science curriculum
Performance motivation
Common core standards
Energetic and enthusiastic
Handle responsibilities and build positive relationships with staff and students
Ability to cooperate with staff
Badminton, Dance
I enjoy playing badminton as a form of exercise and love to dance to relieve stress.
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Telnet International School
04.2021 - 07.2021
Kindergarten Teacher/Elementary Teacher/High School English Teacher
Hiroshima YMCA
04.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Language Teacher/English Instructor
Takamatsu High School, Okayama, Japan
05.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Language Teacher/ English Instructor
Ashimori Junior High School
05.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Ibadan
07.2014 - 04.2016
High School Teacher
Livingstone College
11.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE.
09.2007 - 09.2012