Jennifer Smith
Hickory,NC
Summary
Patient and dedicated ESL Educator, skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over three different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Freelancer
02.2011 - 02.2024
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Achieved higher student retention rates by developing strong rapport and maintaining open communication with both students and parents.
Preschool Teacher
Excellence Through Education, Home Based Preschool
04.2002 - 05.2023
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Education
TEFL/TESOL Certification - Effective ESL Training Techniques
International TEFL/TESOL Training
Hong Kong-online10.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC06.1999
Skills
- Language Immersion
- Vocational Training
- Fluent in English
- Real-life Situations
- Role-playing Activities
- Testing and grading
- Intercultural competence
- Total Physical Response
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Freelancer
02.2011 - 02.2024
Preschool Teacher
Excellence Through Education, Home Based Preschool
04.2002 - 05.2023
TEFL/TESOL Certification - Effective ESL Training Techniques
International TEFL/TESOL Training
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Piedmont Community College