Kathleen Crum
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Resourceful English as Second Language Teacher with a commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and engaged them with exposure to cultural vignettes. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Community Compass
10.2023 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
Director, Challenge II Classical Conversations
Self-employed
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Director, Classical Conversations Community
Self-employed
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Kept community in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJBachelor of Arts - Romance & Classical Literatures & Languages
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJSkills
- Individual Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Testing and grading
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Community Compass
10.2023 - Current
Director, Challenge II Classical Conversations
Self-employed
06.2023 - 05.2024
Director, Classical Conversations Community
Self-employed
08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Bachelor of Arts - Romance & Classical Literatures & Languages
Thomas Edison State University
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