Gloria M. Turner
M
Calexico,ca
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Accomplished teacher with extensive experience in developing curriculum/ English language and cultural classes. Exceptional background in designing meaningful and effective coursework that engages students and expedites learning. Versatile and innovative with 30 years in teaching. Dedicated to lifelong learning and continuing education. organized ESL teacher adept at developing up to date curriculum and resources. Incorporates new teaching methods and educational software to enhance reading and writing skills. Highly tolerant dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Vincent Memorial Catholic Highschool
Calexico
2015.08 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
English Academic Coordinator
My Little English School
Mexicali
2006.08 - 2023.06
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
- Worked with English department to outline and schedule course offerings required for students.
- Obtained excellent feedback from parents regarding student learning success and classroom instruction.
- Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Employed educational strategies to enhance sensory-perceptual motor skills, cognition, language and memory development.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Teacher
Colegio Angloamericano de Nuestra Senora de la Paz
Mexicali
2011.08 - 2016.06
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
English Academic Coordinator- Middle School /Teacher
Colegio Angloamericano de Nuestra Senora de la Paz
Mexicali
2002.08 - 2005.06
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
- Monitored and tracked students' academic progress using method to encourage successful learning outcomes.
- Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with speedy and fair resolution.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
Conversation ESL Teacher
ESL Institute
Mexicali
1998.07 - 1998.08
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
ESL Teacher
Del-Hem institute
Mexicali
1996.09 - 1997.06
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Middle School Teacher
INEA
Mexicali
1993.06 - 1993.08
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with adult students trying to complete their middle school education.
- classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Skills
Elementary education
Middle school education
Secondary education
Inquiry-based learning
Test Proctoring
Testing and grading
Student engagement
ESL- English as Second Language
Lesson Planning
Adult Education
Classroom management
Education
High School Diploma -
CETYS
Mexicali, B.C 1991.08 - 2023.06
Law Degree - Law
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Mexicali 1994.08 - 1996.06
BA English Language - English Language
Innova University Liaison School IMEC
Mexicali 2013.08 - 2016.06
Certification
SDSU English as a second language certificate program for Baja California Eduators
Additional Information
In addition
-Content based language development workshop- 2007
-SDSU classroom management workshop - 2009
-XIII Binational Conference on Education -2010
- BEO British English Olympics, student team academic coach-2014
- SDSU empowering self and others education that engages workshop- 2017
- SDSU teacher's Summit-2017
Timeline
American Red Cross First AId/CPR Certification
2023-08
Oxford education/ECDT European Certification for Active Methodologies
2022-03
Teacher
Vincent Memorial Catholic Highschool
2015.08 - Current
BA English Language - English Language
Innova University Liaison School IMEC
2013.08 - 2016.06
San Diego Energy Innovation Center Educators Bootcamp Certification
2013-07
NASA Educators Space Camp Certificate
2012-06
Teacher
Colegio Angloamericano de Nuestra Senora de la Paz
2011.08 - 2016.06
SDSU Certificate Content Based Language Development
2007-08
English Academic Coordinator
My Little English School
2006.08 - 2023.06
SDSU English as a second language certificate program for Baja California Eduators
2003-08
English Academic Coordinator- Middle School /Teacher
Colegio Angloamericano de Nuestra Senora de la Paz
2002.08 - 2005.06
Conversation ESL Teacher
ESL Institute
1998.07 - 1998.08
ESL Teacher
Del-Hem institute
1996.09 - 1997.06
Law Degree - Law
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
1994.08 - 1996.06
Middle School Teacher
INEA
1993.06 - 1993.08
High School Diploma -
CETYS
1991.08 - 2023.06