ELIZABETH C. MANLY
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Patient and dedicated ESL teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within a group environment. Experienced working with adults from a wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Children's Program Coordinator & Teacher
Academia Language School
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed experience-based education opportunities for young international students through field trips and classroom enrichment
- Led daily excursions and language activities, fostering student confidence and growth in English communication
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure safe, supportive learning environments, resulting in consistently positive student and parent feedback
- Evaluated program effectiveness and implemented improvements to enhance overall learning outcomes and engagement
ESL Teacher
Academia Language School
08.2016 - 05.2025
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices and resources, enhancing overall quality of instruction.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
ESL Teacher
Mercy Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught ESL and job skills to recent immigrants in a warm atmosphere that fostered confidence and collaborative learning while also introducing them to American culture
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative speaking exercises and songs
ESL Teacher
New York Language Center
05.2009 - 07.2015
- Taught all levels of ESL to adult immigrants and international students
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
ESL and TOEFL Teacher
CEP School & Minmahaw School
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Prepared Burmese young adults for TOEFL test
- Taught public speaking, workshop presentation skills, and student teaching methods
ESL Teacher & Faculty Manager
Chung Dahm Institute
06.2006 - 04.2008
- Educated over 200 Korean elementary and middle school students each semester in the basics of English grammar and communication
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Created schedules based on the skills of teachers and needs of the school
- Served as a liaison between the 12 foreign teachers and Korean management and staff
Education
Master of Science - Education - TESOL
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME12-2024
Certificate - Documentary Film Production
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2012
CELTA Certificate - ESL Instruction
International House
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC05.2004
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Collaborative partnerships
- Creative Student-centered approach to teaching
- Proficient in ESL education for 20 years
Phone Cell
(808) 824-1304
Timeline
ESL Children's Program Coordinator & Teacher
Academia Language School
04.2025 - 08.2025
ESL Teacher
Academia Language School
08.2016 - 05.2025
ESL Teacher
Mercy Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
ESL and TOEFL Teacher
CEP School & Minmahaw School
02.2013 - 05.2013
ESL Teacher
New York Language Center
05.2009 - 07.2015
ESL Teacher & Faculty Manager
Chung Dahm Institute
06.2006 - 04.2008
Certificate - Documentary Film Production
CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Guilford College
Master of Science - Education - TESOL
University of Southern Maine
CELTA Certificate - ESL Instruction
International House
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