Gina Hawkins
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic ESL and K-3 educator with 32 years experience. Skilled in parent communication and student rapport. Demonstrates strong leadership in team coordination and educational event planning. Excellent speaker and communicator.
Available for work July 2025
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary ESL Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
10.2001 - Current
Differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles, levels, and abilities (Grades K-5)
ESL Summer School and Summer Learning Academy
Memphis Shelby County Schools
06.2012 - 07.2025
Taught All grades ESL (10yrs)/Traditional 3rd grade (3yrs)
Elementary After School Tutoring
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2022 - 04.2025
Worked with both ESL/Traditional students Grades 2-5
Adult ESL Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2016 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.1992 - 09.2001
Education
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language Certificate
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-1996
Master of Arts - Instructional Design
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-1992
Skills
- ESL Team Leader, Presenter, and Mentor
- Excellent Parent Communication
- Easily builds rapport with students and families
- Organized Cultural Nights, Parent Meetings, Field Trips
- Attends yearly TNTESOL Conference
- Extremely organized and dependable
Accomplishments
July 1998 earned TEFL certificate in Pilsen, Czech Rep
July 2013 taught TESOL classes in Pilsen, Czech Republic
July 2014 taught TESOL classes in Alicante, Spain
July 2015-16 visited schools in Thailand /Cambodia/Japan
Timeline
Elementary After School Tutoring
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2022 - 04.2025
Adult ESL Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2016 - 05.2024
ESL Summer School and Summer Learning Academy
Memphis Shelby County Schools
06.2012 - 07.2025
Elementary ESL Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
10.2001 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.1992 - 09.2001
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language Certificate
University of Memphis
Master of Arts - Instructional Design
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis
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