Kristen Delano-Ho
Concord,CA
Summary
Dynamic TEFL Teacher with a proven track record in enhancing student engagement and motivation through innovative teaching strategies. Successfully fostered strong relationships with students and parents while utilizing authentic materials to improve vocabulary and speaking skills. Committed to continuous professional development, ensuring effective and impactful language education.
Personable and adaptable individual with strong foundation in language education and cross-cultural communication. Demonstrates solid understanding of language acquisition theories and incorporates innovative teaching techniques. Aims to foster positive learning environment and inspire students to achieve linguistic proficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEFL Teacher
Self-employeed
Local
08.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and collaboration.
- Continuously improved teaching skills through professional development courses, workshops, and conferences related to language education.
- Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, songs, movies, and podcasts to expose students to real-world examples of spoken English.
- Enhanced language learning by incorporating engaging activities and multimedia resources into lessons.
Home Tutor
Self-employeed
Local
01.2024 - Current
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Developed parent and student relationships by offering interactive assignments for students and parents.
- Created lesson plans, review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests and quizzes.
- Communicated with parents and teachers on students' progress.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA02-2026
Skills
- Speaking practice
- Vocabulary building
- Teaching strategies
- Student motivation
Accomplishments
- Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for students.
Certification
- 120 hours Training for TEFL LV5
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
TEFL Teacher
Self-employeed
08.2025 - Current
Home Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Diablo Valley College