Jennifer Kappotis
Peabody,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic ESL teacher who speaks Portuguese and Spanish and is dedicated to creating enjoyable, welcoming and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language and understand American culture. Licensed in Massachusetts and certified in ESL Pre-K through Sixth Grade.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Peabody Public Schools
01.2011 - Current
- Demonstrated cultural proficiency and used effective and culturally relevant instructional practices.
- Provided ESL instruction to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
- Collaborated and communicated with the students’ content teacher(s) to align instruction and support to both the students’ English language development across all domains and in their classroom instructional needs.
- Assisted with the oversight and delivery of ACCESS administration.
- Prepared for and assisted with organization of ELL student transition meetings for those ready to transition out of ELL services (FLEP).
- Planned and delivered lessons aligned to WIDA Instructional Standards and delivered appropriate lessons for varying levels of English proficiency.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool and for personal productivity.
- Demonstrated an understanding of and fluency using WIDA’s ELD Standards Framework and Can Do Descriptors.
- Assisted classroom teachers in the administration of all mandated state and local assessments for English language learners whenever appropriate.
- Attended district and state-sponsored professional development opportunities sufficient to stay current with changes in ELL instruction and improvements in ELL teaching strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Advised school administration on the selection of appropriate ESL resources and materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Enhanced students' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed individualized learning plans tailored to each student's unique needs, ensuring a targeted approach to language acquisition and skill development.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Mentored new teachers in ESL methodologies, providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Administered language proficiency tests.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching English Language Learners
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2007
Skills
- Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish
- Certified ESL teacher for Pre-K to Sixth Grade
- Student assessments with an emphasis on Access
- Expertise in English Language Development in the domains of listening, reading, writing, and speaking
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction to meet the needs of my ELLs
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Language Acquisition Support
- Lesson Planning
- Language Immersion
- Kind and Compassionate
- ELL Accommodations
- Classroom Management
Hobbies
Traveling
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Peabody Public Schools
01.2011 - Current
Master of Education - Teaching English Language Learners
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northeastern University
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