Kate M. Ye
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced ESL Instructor skilled in developing inclusive, learner-centered environments that enhance student engagement and academic growth. Collaborates with faculty to strengthen support systems and improve course effectiveness for multilingual learners. Focused on equity and continuous improvement through effective teaching and mentorship.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct ESL Instructor (Communications 50, Pronunciation 48, and Pre-Beginners/ Foundational 120)
Los Angeles Mission Community College
Pacifica, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated ESL classes for adult learners, enhancing foundational skills in conversation, grammar, writing, and beginner English through culturally relevant pedagogy and innovative tools.
- Created interactive lesson plans, including Canvas TBA courses to improve speaking, listening, writing, reading, pronunciation, and comprehension through cultural exchange and inclusive participation.
- Delivered individualized feedback via assessments and classroom activities, supporting student engagement and language development.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment that encouraged active participation and learning.
- Supported multilingual students with clear instructions, feedback, and language practice.
- Assessed learner progress through quizzes, essays, and classroom discussions.
- Coordinated with faculty on instructional materials.
ESL Instructor (ELA & Mathematics Common Core)
Club VH
Lennox, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered individualized ESL and academic tutoring for Grades 18 by creating interactive lesson plans adapting teaching methods to diverse learners from initial assessments
- Achieved personalized student learning outcomes, receiving positive feedback from parents and students
- Counseled parents on student progress, enhancing home-school collaboration and fostering supportive, inclusive learning environment through collaboration with other teachers
ESL Instructor & Activity Leader
InternexusLA
Redondo Beach, CA
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Taught ESL classes from pre-intermediate to advanced levels, integrating grammar, reading, and speaking - Pearson.
- Instructed adult English learners using communicative lessons at InternexusLA.
- Developed and optimized curriculum using digital platforms (Flipgrid, Google Sites, MyEnglishLab).
- Developed lesson plans aligned with placement levels and classroom goals to ensure tailored instruction and effective learning outcomes.
- Facilitated hybrid and virtual instruction to increase access for remote learners and support diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated with curriculum committees to implement innovative teaching strategies that enhanced student engagement.
- Assessed student speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Education
M.A. - TESOL
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA08-2023
B.A. - Linguistics
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01-2020
Certificate - Language, Culture, and Arts
Taipei Normal University
Taipei, Taiwan08-2005
Skills
- ESL teaching expertise
- Instruction & Curriculum
- Curriculum design
- Student Assessment
- Hybrid instruction
- Digital Learning Tools
- Tech tools proficiency
- Distance education certification
- Languages English (native), Mandarin (fluent)
- CASAS certified; FERPA trained
PROJECTS
- AI Gamification Tools October 2025, These interactive tools are designed to help ESL students navigate through topics such as grammar, writing, vocabulary skills, pronunciation, and daily living skills., https://kate.my.wixsite.com/my-site-1/teaching-games
- Playlab AI Bot for Second Language Learning October 2025, K8s Second Language Helper Bot will help language learners with sentence structure, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, conversation, and correct common mistakes by providing specific directions., https://www.playlab.ai/project/cmby8vcng09djt0ucaia9mq5
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Timeline
Adjunct ESL Instructor (Communications 50, Pronunciation 48, and Pre-Beginners/ Foundational 120)
Los Angeles Mission Community College
02.2025 - Current
ESL Instructor (ELA & Mathematics Common Core)
Club VH
10.2021 - Current
ESL Instructor & Activity Leader
InternexusLA
02.2020 - 12.2023
M.A. - TESOL
Pepperdine University
B.A. - Linguistics
California State University, Northridge
Certificate - Language, Culture, and Arts
Taipei Normal University