Joy O'Malley
Scranton,PA
Summary
Certified ESL teacher with many years of experience equipping children to function confidently in our English-speaking world.
I was the Scranton School District's ESL Coordinator from 2009 to 2015.
I am a creative and flexible teacher, focused on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs, including online and in-person instruction. I am passionate about teaching English to students with any native language, and any starting level of proficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Development Teacher
Scranton School District
Scranton , PA
09.2003 - Current
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress in learning the English language.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Facilitated small group discussions related to various topics covered during class sessions.
- Integrated cultural lessons into the language teaching framework to promote multicultural understanding and sensitivity.
Education
Educational Certification - Educational Administraiton
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA12-2012
Master of Arts - Reading
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05-2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural integration
- Small group facilitation
- Multicultural education
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Creative learning strategies
- Online teaching
- Teaching english
Certification
- Spanish (K-12)
- ESL (K-12)
- Ed. Administration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
English Language Development Teacher
Scranton School District
09.2003 - Current
Educational Certification - Educational Administraiton
University of Scranton
Master of Arts - Reading
King's College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Marywood University
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