Kristina Provenzano
Sturbridge,MA
Summary
Certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and Instructional Designer (ID) with over 15 years of experience supporting multilingual learners across diverse cultural backgrounds. Expertise in curriculum development, language assessment, and differentiated instruction for both in-person and online education. Notable for fostering inclusive learning environments and cultivating strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Committed to enhancing language proficiency through culturally responsive teaching strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Goddard School of Science and Technology
Worcester, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered WIDA-aligned lessons to students in Launch Academy
- An active member of the Culture and Climate Committee
- Worked with multilingual students in both a push- and pull-out style of service delivery
- Developed comprehensive curriculum tailored for newcomers
ESL Teacher
Oxford Public Schools
Oxford, MA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension in all four language domains
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Developed an English as a Second Language curriculum for the district and chose the curriculum
- Scheduled and administered assessments (ACCESS) to ascertain EPLs and evaluate student progress
- Instructed professional development to faculty regarding laws concerning ELs, the identification process, and in-class strategies and tips to promote student success and understanding
Spanish Teacher
Oxford High School
Oxford, MA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
- Served as a language department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery, and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program
ESL and Spanish Teacher
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Sturbridge, MA
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Created the ESL curriculum during its founding year, which is still used today
- Spoke to students in non-native languages to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments
- Began the school’s first-ever Spanish morning meeting that was shared with national EL directors
- Inspired academic success based on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
ESL Teacher
Lincoln Street School
Worcester, MA
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
ESL Tutor
Canterbury Street School
Worcester, MA
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Designed engaging instructional materials and activities for English Learning kindergarteners
English Teacher
Cambridge School Of English
Sant Celoni, Spain
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
ESL Instructor
Clark University
Worcester, MA
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress
- Provided a supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility for international students
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner, and intermediate levels of students
- Accompanied international students on field trips and other out-of-classroom experiences
English Teacher
Little America School Of English
Gimpo, South Korea
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create a safe, known environment for behavior among students
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Design And Technology
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Master of Arts - English As A Second Language
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Spanish
New York University
New York, NY05.2008
High School Diploma -
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
Fiskdale, MA05.2004
Skills
- Personalized Instruction
- Test Preparation
- IEP implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Language Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- English as a Second Language
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Online Systems
- Organizational Strengths
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Student Rapport-Building
- Instructional design
- Language assessment
- Cross-cultural communication
- Educational technology
- Multitasking Abilities
- Digital learning tools
Certification
- TEFL Certified
- CELTA Pass A
- MTEL- Spanish
- MTEL- English as a Second Language
- MTEL- Communications and Literacy Reading and Writing
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Full Professional
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Goddard School of Science and Technology
08.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
Oxford Public Schools
11.2022 - 08.2023
Spanish Teacher
Oxford High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
ESL and Spanish Teacher
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
07.2017 - 06.2019
ESL Teacher
Lincoln Street School
08.2015 - 06.2017
ESL Tutor
Canterbury Street School
01.2015 - 06.2015
English Teacher
Cambridge School Of English
01.2012 - 08.2014
ESL Instructor
Clark University
01.2011 - 12.2011
English Teacher
Little America School Of English
03.2010 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Instructional Design And Technology
American College of Education
Master of Arts - English As A Second Language
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Spanish
New York University
High School Diploma -
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
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