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Jana Slater
ESL Tutor
Valrico,FL
Summary
Experienced ESL tutor / teacher with 5+ years of experience successfully helping students achieve their academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs. Maintained 100% positive feedback/rating amongst parents during my career with VIPKid.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ESL Tutor
VIPKID
San Francisco, CA
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Earned TEFL/TESOL certification and maintained required continuing education credits.
- Assessed student proficiency and designed and adapted lesson plans to target weak areas.
- Designed engaging instructional materials and activities.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Reservations Agent
Hilton Worldwide Group
McLean, VA
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
- Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
- Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations and leading conversations to bookings.
- Suggested various packages and amenities to guests, helping each find perfect accommodations to fit personal needs.
- Arranged for group hotel bookings in collaboration with sales department for weddings and special events.
Substitute Teacher
Southwestern City Schools
Grove City, OH
04.2005 - 04.2022
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Columubs, OH 08.1997 - 06.2001
Bachelor's Plus Certificate - Elementary Education
Ashland University
Columbus, OH 05.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building and management
Creative problem solving
Lesson plan implementation
Differentiated instruction
Verbal and written communication
Elementary education
Instructional technology
Software
Timeline
ESL Tutor
VIPKID
05.2018 - 12.2021
Reservations Agent
Hilton Worldwide Group
06.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor's Plus Certificate - Elementary Education
Ashland University
05.2005 - 12.2005
Substitute Teacher
Southwestern City Schools
04.2005 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
08.1997 - 06.2001