Janis Hlastan
Matthews,North Carolina
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums. Skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in getting on student's level to address needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Missionary
Mesa Global
08.2003 - 08.2024
- Planted a church in unchurched region with husband
- Learned the local culture and language
- Built lasting relationships with community members through friendships, service activities, tutoring
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
- Taught children of all ages through Sunday school, camps, English clubs and Lego clubs.
- Interacted with diverse populations in various settings throughout Slovenia and the US.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Gimnazija, Slovenj Gradec
10.2017 - 05.2024
- Utilized diverse methods of teaching to make English come alive for high school students.
- Challenged and increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed unique lessons to improve students' conversational abilities based on their needs.
- Edited and responded to student writings to improve their fluency in writing in English.
- Edited papers for the high school international projects.
- Taught English camps and clubs with interactive activities.
- Tutored privately based on student needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature, Minor in English
Gordon College
Wenham, MAMaster of Arts - Church Ministries
Southern Evangelical Seminary
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Community outreach
- Creativity and innovation, planning and execution
- Experienced teacher, tutoring based on needs, editing student work with goal of encouraging and teaching
- Teacher of wide range of ages, from preschool through high school, in homeschool, public schools and private tutoring
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Gimnazija, Slovenj Gradec
10.2017 - 05.2024
Missionary
Mesa Global
08.2003 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature, Minor in English
Gordon College
Master of Arts - Church Ministries
Southern Evangelical Seminary
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