JoAnna Pagano
English As A Second Language Teacher
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
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 5 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Paramus Public Schools
Paramus, New Jersey
09.1998 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Bayonne Board Of Education
Bayonne, NJ
09.1995 - 06.1998
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Garfield Board Of Education
Garfield, NJ
09.1992 - 06.1995
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Administered language proficiency tests and awarded highest-scoring students.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ 09.1991 - 05.1995
Bilingual Teacher - Applied Linguistics
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ 09.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
Individual and group instruction
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Interactive Teaching
Vocabulary Enrichment
Extensive English grammar knowledge
Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
Student Evaluation
Information technology literacy skills
Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Paramus Public Schools
09.1998 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Bayonne Board Of Education
09.1995 - 06.1998
Bilingual Teacher - Applied Linguistics
New Jersey City University
09.1995 - 06.1999
English as a Second Language Teacher
Garfield Board Of Education
09.1992 - 06.1995
Master of Education - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
09.1991 - 05.1995