Ginger Criswell
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Patient and dedicated ESL teacher: skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and 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 difficult lessons.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Latin American Association
12.2023 - Current
- Educate adult students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking, working consistently to ensure prrogress.
- Provide targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhance students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
Online English Teacher
Private Instuctor
01.2017 - Current
- Teach students ranging from elementary school to adults, including college professors and business people.
- Boost student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dekalb County Public Schools
12.2023 - Current
- Assist in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Landlord/General Contractor
AirBnb/Furnished Finders
03.2017 - Current
- Current Landlord /Short-term Rental Host
- Improve tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
- Monitor rent collections and resolve tenant disputes quickly and effectively.
Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Taught core curriculum focusing on Language Arts, reading and writing, and managed wide varieties of student and teacher activities daily.
Documentary Producer
Atlanta Video
09.1999 - 08.2000
- Director/Co-Producer of This is History-A Journey Through the Historic Oakland Cemetery, a documentary about Atlanta, Georgia's oldest cemetery.
Education
160 Hour TEFL Certificate - ESL
TEFL Full Circle
London, England09.2017
B.B.A. in Marketing - Marketing
Georgia State University
Atlanta08.1982
Skills
- Empathy and patience for speakers of all languages
- Teaching English
- Communicative Approach
- Interactive Learning
Community Service
Booster Club Fundraising Chair - Parkview High School (2015-18)
PTA Environmental Chair - Parkview Schools (2002-2012)
Village Forward Chair - Stone Mountain Village (2024)
Duties include(d) securing financial support, business sponsorships, in-kind donations, grant writing, and organizing year-round activities for the improvement of the schools and community. As PTA Environmental Chair, our school received the US Department of Energy Green School Award.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Latin American Association
12.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dekalb County Public Schools
12.2023 - Current
Landlord/General Contractor
AirBnb/Furnished Finders
03.2017 - Current
Online English Teacher
Private Instuctor
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015
Documentary Producer
Atlanta Video
09.1999 - 08.2000
160 Hour TEFL Certificate - ESL
TEFL Full Circle
B.B.A. in Marketing - Marketing
Georgia State University
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