KAFESTA ERETE
Zachary
Summary
Collaborative ESL Instructional Specialist with natural ability to connect with individuals and foster inclusive learning environment. Demonstrates strong skills in curriculum development, instructional design, and team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Instructional Specialist
Wedgewood & Shenandoah Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Work in collaboration with planning teams to improve quality of service and instruction for English Learners (ELs) that are in alignment with district policy and initiatives as well as federal and state guidelines
- Provide expertise and technical assistance to campuses in supporting linguistic and academic achievement of ESLs
- Provide demonstrations for teachers in use of applicable instructional strategies and support implementation of district curriculum to assist with instructional improvement
- Develop support plans for campuses around planning and implementing support for ESLs across all disciplines to achieve both campus and district achievement targets of 95%
- Create and recommend supplemental resources to support campus implementation of programs for ESLs
- Create and execute engaging lessons that supports all students in making progress towards complete immersion
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements
Teacher-Kindergarten
MNPS
08.2008 - Current
- Establishes and enforces rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order in their classroom
- Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identifies gaps in learning
- Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and adjust instructional practices
- Participates in ongoing professional development activities
- Creates positive achievement-oriented learning environment
- Communicates current research-based practices
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices
Board Operator/Promotions
IheartMedia formerly Clear Channel
08.2006 - Current
- Run flawless radio audio board, follow syndicated talk clock, produce and execute live in-studio client talk shows
- Live on-air delivery of news/weather/traffic
- Clearing station's commercial inventory through its automation software
- Assist in organizing & execution of promotional events
- Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues impromptu
- Represent stations at events in upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner
- Inventory and maintenance of prize closet, calendars, events for current and upcoming promotions
- Assisting Promotions Department with projects as needed in office
- Managed on-site broadcasts by setting up and running equipment in diverse conditions
- Executed live, breaking and syndicated broadcasts with no errors
- Kept station compliant with compliance requirements by curating content and preventing inappropriate airings
- Maintained accurate records of calls placed and received
Promotions Intern
Cumulus Media
01.2006 - Current
- Assist in organizing & execution of promotional events
- Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on impromptu
- Represent stations at events in upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner
- Inventory and maintenance of prize closet, calendars, events for current and upcoming promotions
- Assisting Promotions Department with projects as needed in office
- Set up and broke down promotional booths and tents, talked to potential customers for successful promotional events
- Collaborated with demonstration team to engage large crowds
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Trevecca Nazarene University
12.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Kindergarten-6
Trevecca Nazarene University
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Tennessee State University
05.2007
Skills
- MS Office
- Organization and Time management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Classroom management
- Adaptive learning
- Student engagement
- Teacher training
- Inclusive teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Educational technology
- Interactive learning
- Blended learning
- Student needs assessment
- Formative assessment
- Course design
- Data-driven instruction
- Outcome measurement
- IEP management
- Distance learning tools
- Universal design for learning
- Instructional materials
- Distance learning resources
- Teacher License
Certification
Teacher License
Timeline
ESL Instructional Specialist
Wedgewood & Shenandoah Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Teacher-Kindergarten
MNPS
08.2008 - Current
Board Operator/Promotions
IheartMedia formerly Clear Channel
08.2006 - Current
Promotions Intern
Cumulus Media
01.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Kindergarten-6
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Tennessee State University
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Trevecca Nazarene University
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