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Jalen Diffin

South Portland

Summary

Versatile educator with a degree in French and a highly diverse teaching background. Excelled in elementary and middle school classroom instruction and tutoring, as well as guiding new, adult immigrants in their journey towards language acquisition and integration into a new culture. Exceptional communication and adaptability skills based on providing the proper dedication to each individual case as well as larger groups.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ESOL Teacher

Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.

Guest Services Supervisor

Spare Time Entertainment
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw and trained front desk personnel to ensure that all guests needs were met in all aspects during their visit (including kitchen, bar, and arcade).
  • Facilitated and completed various tasks to ensure cleanliness throughout the building for guests on a nightly basis.
  • As closing manager, ensured that financials lined up with business made before securing the building each night.
  • Managed party and event bookings, taking care of families with up to 35 children and accommodating their needs to ensure their birthdays or events went as smooth as possible.

Gym Supervisor

South Portland Parks and Recreation
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supported the needs of customers of all ages by providing information and answering questions concerning facilities, events and organizational rules and policies.
  • Delivered high level of customer service through prompt issues resolution and attention to detail.
  • De-escalation of conflicts between gym attendants involved in competitive games.

English Teaching Assistant

Collège Max Rouquette
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Readily assisted three middle school English teachers in all aspects of their day, including preparation for in-class activities on own time.
  • Created and presented power-points outlining and teaching American culture and vocabulary to 6th and 9th graders. Presentations included: holidays, birthdays, and African American culture.
  • Organized games and activities for rotating small groups to do and play to promote natural usage of English in casual conversation.
  • Assisted students that were interested in learning and practicing more American English by holding tutoring lessons after work.

Before and After School Care

South Portland Parks and Recreation
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to elementary school students.
  • Arranged and led activities for students, including sports, arts and crafts and library trips.
  • Drove social, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.

Before and After School Enrichment

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Aided with homework and other study materials in French, Spanish and English.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French Language and Literature

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2018

Minor - Political Science

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05-2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
06.2013

Skills

  • Bilingual fluency in French and English
  • Student motivation
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Teaching strategies
  • Interactive learning
  • Career guidance
  • Language proficiency
  • Academic support
  • Testing and grading
  • Instructional plan implementation

Timeline

ESOL Teacher

Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
04.2024 - Current

Guest Services Supervisor

Spare Time Entertainment
03.2023 - 04.2024

English Teaching Assistant

Collège Max Rouquette
11.2020 - 06.2021

Before and After School Care

South Portland Parks and Recreation
12.2019 - 05.2020

Gym Supervisor

South Portland Parks and Recreation
11.2019 - 01.2022

Before and After School Enrichment

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans
10.2017 - 04.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Phillips Exeter Academy

Bachelor of Arts - French Language and Literature

Tulane University

Minor - Political Science

Tulane University

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