Keaton Byars
Cape Girardeau,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated educator and student of TESOL with experience teaching ELLs. Proven Track record of enhancing student writing, reading comprehension and grammar skills as a teacher and tutor. Known for enhancing students' educational experience and fostering academic growth.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Lab Tutor
Southeast Missouri University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
08.2025 - Current
- Guided students through all stages of writing development, enhancing clarity and coherence from brainstorming to final drafting.
- Supported students in accurately citing and formatting sources in APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual styles, improving academic integrity.
- Applied knowledge of diverse writing conventions to assist students across various departments, fostering cross-disciplinary communication.
Instructor of Record
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
08.2025 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs for both EN100 and Intensive English Program Students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student engagement and participation.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance educational strategies and student support services.
Youth Services Librarian
Cape Girardeau Public Library
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
08.2024 - Current
- Curated diverse collection of books and resources for youth patrons.
- Assisted patrons with research inquiries and technology usage in library.
- Organized summer reading program for children to promote literacy.
Educaminos Second Language Tutor
Educaminos
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed personalized language lesson plans to fit students' needs in an online setting.
- Facilitated engaging group discussions to enhance conversational skills.
- Provided constructive feedback to motivate and guide student improvement.
- Utilized interactive tools to promote language comprehension and retention.
Bookseller
Barnes and Noble
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting books and providing recommendations.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the cash register.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southeast Missouri University
Cape Girardeau05-2025
Skills
- Academic writing
- Writing support
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Reading level analysis
- Academic research support
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Writing mechanics
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Writing Lab Tutor
Southeast Missouri University
08.2025 - Current
Instructor of Record
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2025 - Current
Educaminos Second Language Tutor
Educaminos
05.2025 - 07.2025
Youth Services Librarian
Cape Girardeau Public Library
08.2024 - Current
Bookseller
Barnes and Noble
01.2022 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southeast Missouri University