Jordan Cael
NY,NY
Summary
Experienced educational professional with eleven years of teaching English to adult learners in diverse settings. Skilled in curriculum design and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Proven ability to develop effective instructional strategies and support staff development. Committed to meaningful engagement and cultural awareness in education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher-CUNY Language Immersion Program
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College
Bronx, USA
01.2010 - Current
- Developed content-based ESL courses integrating English language instruction with academic subjects to improve student engagement.
- Taught classes focusing on reading and writing skills to enhance overall language proficiency.
- Assessed and evaluated student progress.
- Coordinated final student presentations to showcase language acquisition and academic progress.
- Maintained accurate attendance and grade records for all students to track progress.
- Administered mid-term and final exams.
- Organized educational field trips to enhance student learning experiences outside the classroom.
- The CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) is an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program for CUNY (City University of New York) students who need to improve their academic English language skills. Classes meet five hours a day, five days a week, in day or evening sessions.
ESL Teaching Internship
LaGuardia Community College / Adult Language Center
Queens, USA
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Facilitated advanced ESOL students' speaking and listening skills through targeted instruction.
- Created engaging conversational activities aligned with core text and student interests to enhance learning.
- Shadowed primary teacher to gain insights into effective instructional strategies over 48 hours across three months.
ESL Teacher
Hunter College
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Led two intensive classes on writing final drafts of research papers, guiding students in developing thesis and supporting arguments with clear topic sentences.
- Instructed on writing skills such as summarizing and responding to articles, note-taking, and paraphrasing ideas from various sources.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
ESL Teacher
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2008 - 01.2009
ESL Teacher
Riverside Language Program
New York, USA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Designed and implemented courses, planned lessons, and selected materials for multi-level classes to cater to diverse learning needs.
- Conducted needs assessments and evaluations; administered standardized English proficiency tests at the beginning and end of each six-week cycle to measure student progress.
- Taught six intensive English immersion classes per school year to recently arrived immigrants/refugees.
- Applied the Silent Way teaching philosophy and materials in English classes to enhance student engagement.
- Integrated the study of pronunciation into each lesson.
- Guided students in writing and developing performances for presentation, enhancing their language skills and confidence.
- Involved students in experiential learning through regular field trips.
ESL Teacher
New York Public Library ESOL Program
New York, USA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Instructed diverse groups of adult students in English, catering to low and high beginning levels to enhance language acquisition.
- Enhanced students' speaking and listening skills through targeted activities.
- Developed and delivered lessons on practical community and daily life topics to facilitate real-world language application.
- Designed lesson plans and utilized a wide range of authentic materials.
ESL Teacher
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College / Adult Learning Center
Bronx, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught English to predominantly Spanish speakers in a community-based program, enhancing language skills at beginning and low intermediate levels.
- Developed curricula and thematic lesson plans centered on reading core texts, fostering comprehension and critical thinking.
- Designed lessons which incorporated the four skills.
- Engaged in staff development meetings with teachers and program leadership, contributing to collaborative improvement of instructional strategies.
- Attended teacher training seminars and workshops designed for City University of New York (CUNY) Adult Literacy ESOL Program.
ESL Teaching Internship
Jobs & Education Empowerment Project / Community Impact
New York, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Developed and implemented listening/speaking lesson plans for adult ESOL students, enhancing engagement through use of pre-selected textbooks.
- Collaborated with four teachers to align lesson plans, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery for adult ESOL students.
- Participated in teacher-training workshops to refine instructional techniques and create effective activities aligned with textbook content.
Education
French Language School - Masers of Arts in French
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT08-2019
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
SIT Graduate Institute
Brattleboro, VT01-2010
Bachelor of Arts -
The New School University
New York, NY01-2004
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language -
The New School University
New York, NY01-2004
Skills
- Language instruction
- Curriculum development
- Content-based instruction
- Student progress assessment
- Testing and grading
- Vocabulary development
- Curriculum enrichment
- Needs assessment
- Cross-cultural communication
- Classroom management
- Interactive presentations
- Team collaboration
- Peer mentoring
- Bilingual: English, French
- Peer mentoring
References
Available on request
Research Interests
- Teaching Pronunciation
- The Silent Way Philosophy
- Learning Strategies
- Teacher Training
Timeline
ESL Teacher-CUNY Language Immersion Program
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College
01.2010 - Current
ESL Teacher
Hunter College
01.2009 - 01.2010
ESL Teacher
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2008 - 01.2009
ESL Teacher
Riverside Language Program
01.2005 - 01.2008
ESL Teacher
New York Public Library ESOL Program
01.2004 - 01.2006
ESL Teacher
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College / Adult Learning Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
ESL Teaching Internship
LaGuardia Community College / Adult Language Center
01.2003 - 01.2025
ESL Teaching Internship
Jobs & Education Empowerment Project / Community Impact
01.2002 - 01.2004
French Language School - Masers of Arts in French
Middlebury College
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
SIT Graduate Institute
Bachelor of Arts -
The New School University
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language -
The New School University