Open To Work
KIMBERLY L. MYERS
The American School in Tangier
Redding,California
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
English TeacherESL Teacher
Minimum Desired Compensation
€36000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits
10
10 Years experience
Creative and energetic ESL professional possessing a BA in English, Masters Degree (M.Ed.) in Adult Education and Training and TESL/TEFL Teaching Certificate. Have 10 years of ESL teaching/training experience in SE Asia (South Korea and Thailand), South Asia (India), and the Middle East (the United Arab Emirates and Turkey).
Work History
ELA Teacher, 2nd grade
1 Year- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to support student learning and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback.
- Integrated technology into lesson delivery to enhance student engagement and understanding.
ESL Professor
1 Year- Taught classes for the English Preparatory Year Program on the KSU women’s campus
- Taught 25 hours per week in a young adult university setting with additional office hours for administration, lesson planning, class preparation and delivery, and with invigilating examinations
- Received the higest marks for teacher evaluation (all 5’s) and built strong working relationships with colleagues and KSU staff
- Adapted well to the Islamic culture and enjoyed working in Saudi Arabia.
Corporate Head Teacher
1 Year- Taught ESL classes at corporate locations using the English Time curriculum
- Taught standard English Time classes at various branch locations
- Interviewed, trained and supervised staff of corporate English teachers
- Created and designed curriculum for both in-house English Time classes and off-site corporate clients
- Managed the Corporate English Branch, overseeing staff and student activities
- Performed educational and administrative duties at the Corporate Head Office
- Wrote weekly articles for the Daily Zaman newspaper.
ESL Teaching Support Staff
2 Years- Trained public school science teachers on a new, CfBT-designed curriculum and taught with assigned teachers in the classroom
- Planned lessons, gathered and created resources, had professional development meetings with the teachers on a weekly basis, participated in and assisted with all school activities and performed general office duties.
Language Specialist
1 Year- Taught three week classes on phonetics, language and communication skills to newly hired call center employees
- Spent initial five months with company developing curriculum and conducting assessments to gauge new hires’ level of English
- Responsible for coaching individuals and providing linguistic/conversational feedback on training performance.
Teacher
1 Year- Taught English to university students on a one-year contract
- Responsible for designing curriculum, selecting text books, creating syllabi, planning lessons and teaching 2 hr 40 minute classes on a semester system
- Class size: 40 students (on average)
- Class load: 17 units (seven classes) per week; classes met once a week
- Created summer teaching project for 4th year students at local elementary school; supervised four student teachers and served as mentor
- Involved in the Speech Competition, English Camp and Quiz Bowl.
Teacher
1 Year- Taught English to kindergarten, elementary and middle school students on a one-year contract
- Responsible for planning lessons using the New Parade curriculum and teaching seven 40-minute classes a day
- Class size: 8 - 10 students (on average)
- Tutored high school students on an individual basis
- Coordinated school Christmas pageant and other holiday events
- Actively participated in monthly school planning meetings.
Western Regional Manager
4 Years- Originally hired by Marcum Fuel Systems as the Western Regional Sales Manager responsible for all West Coast Sales in California, Oregon and Washington
- Assigned a $2 million first-year sales quota, exceeded $3 million
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining a home-based office from which to create marketing strategies to increase revenue and generate sales leads through self-directed prospecting and cold calling
- Performed extensive networking by becoming an established member of various industry groups and coalitions
- Organized/distributed product information and written correspondence for customers and prospective bids
- Accountable for technical writing in preliminary bid specification and equipment quotations
- Promoted company and industry business via monthly speaking engagements (average groups of 40 people)
- Accepted two invitations to be a guest speaker at regional conferences with 400+ attendees
- In 1998, Natural Fuels Corporation acquired Marcum Fuel Systems
- Received raise in salary and commission to ensure employment with new company
- Promoted one year later to handle all sales in the Western United States due to outstanding performance in achieving $5 million in sales with central U.S
- Partner and was again given a significant salary increase.
Sales Representative
1 Year- Established relationships with utilities, air quality management districts, municipalities, and selected manufacturers/packagers through extensive research, networking, group presentations, and active involvement with industry groups and coalitions
- Prepared quotes, bids, proposals, and project specifications for equipment sales and vehicle conversions
- Made sales presentations; sold 15 FuelMaker compressors and obtained contract for Hurricane Compressor fueling station.
Marketing Assistant
1 Year- Developed advertising and marketing strategies and implemented sales program for new package tour company.
Sales Representative
1 Year- Responsible for all sales in the health care division of Northern Oregon
- Implemented total forms management systems in hospitals and related health care facilities.
Advertising Manager
2 Years- Managed all advertising sales and promotions for The Northwest Neighbor community newspaper
- Originally hired as the Advertising Manager for the St
- Johns Review; promoted after one year to prime location based on outstanding performance.
Education
School of Teaching ESL
Master’s Degree - Adult Education and
Initial Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
Adult Education
Certified ESL Instructor
Additional Information
I have been volunteering at the Salvation Army, the Rescue Mission and the Bread of Life (food pantry) for two years.
Timeline
ELA Teacher, 2nd grade
The American School in Tangier
08.2024 - 08.2025Read More
ESL Professor
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Corporate Head Teacher
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
ESL Teaching Support Staff
CENTER FOR BRITISH TEACHERS
01.2006 - 01.2008Read More
Language Specialist
SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More
Teacher
RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY
01.2002 - 01.2003Read More
Teacher
KIDS HERALD SCHOOL
01.2001 - 01.2002Read More
Western Regional Manager
NATURAL FUELS CORPORATION, Marcum Fuel Systems
01.1996 - 01.2000Read More
Sales Representative
THE CLEAN AIR FUELS CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.1996Read More
Marketing Assistant
PALACE ENTERPRISES
01.1994 - 01.1995Read More
Sales Representative
THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY
01.1993 - 01.1994Read More
Advertising Manager
PRY PUBLISHING
01.1991 - 01.1993Read More
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts from English
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Initial Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
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Seattle University
Master’s Degree from Adult Education and
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Seattle University School of Education
School of Teaching ESL
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