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Lara Krissel Ablian

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable English Language Teacher with extensive experience instructing students from elementary through high school levels. Known for a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to fostering student growth through trust, rapport, and engaging instruction. Skilled in managing diverse classrooms, supporting independent learners, and quickly mastering new teaching strategies to meet evolving educational needs. Proven track record of consistently meeting institutional goals through organized, student-centered practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English/Supervising Teacher

San Diego Workforce Innovation Highschool
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Coached students, offering one-on-one tutoring to improve linguistics and pronunciation.
  • Tutored students requiring extra assistance to help improve grades and better understand class material.
  • Ensured compliance with district standards regarding curriculum design and implementation strategies.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to ensure academic success.
  • Directed and coordinated activities of students, e.g. Physical Fitness Test and NWEA Testing.
  • Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons.
  • Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.
  • Taught English classes to students of various levels.

Teacher

Southville International School and Colleges
Las Pinas, Philippines
04.2014 - 06.2020
  • Instructed international students in academic subjects such as Language Arts and Research Writing.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Presented at industry conferences to audiences of up to 100 students and professionals.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Managed afterschool program two days per week, implementing strategies to attract student interest and improve discipline.
  • Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios to assess student progress.
  • Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
  • Tracked student progress in online system, immediately implementing action plans for failing grades.
  • Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for grade school and high school level classes.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Incorporated technology into classrooms to maximize student progress and understanding of course material.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.

Education

Master of Arts - English Language Teaching

Philippine Normal University
Manila, Philippines
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - English Language Teaching

Philippine Normal University
Manila, Philippines
04.2014

Skills

  • Course material development
  • Interactive teaching/ learning
  • Student engagement
  • Writing workshop facilitation
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Empathy and patience
  • Organization and planning
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at San Diego Workforce Innovation High School and was able to test almost 85% of the 9th grade students.
  • Recognized as the Rookie of the Year at San Diego Workforce Innovation High School for being a new supervising teacher in 2022.
  • Have designed and conducted a professional development workshop in Positive Psychology in English language teaching and Brain-based Teaching for STI University in Bacolod, University of San Jose Recoletos in Cebu and International TESOL Education Consultancy Corporation (ITECC) staff in Makati since 2016.
  • Recognized as Best Research Presenter in an International Conference on Multidisciplinary Contemporary Research held in Genting, Malaysia on February 2018.
  • Lesson Planning: Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students. Developed new learning center for English as Second Language classes.

Certification

  • Clear Credential (Single Subject Teaching Credential - English)
  • Trauma-Resilient Education Communities (TREC)'s Trauma-Resilient Professional (TRP) Certified.
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Brain-based Learning
  • Positive Psychology in English Language Teaching
  • Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
  • Understanding the Basics of Research (Coursera)
  • How to Design and Evaluate Research
  • Google Applications
  • Positive Learning Environment Through Discipline (PLED)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English/Supervising Teacher

San Diego Workforce Innovation Highschool
03.2022 - Current

Teacher

Southville International School and Colleges
04.2014 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - English Language Teaching

Philippine Normal University

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - English Language Teaching

Philippine Normal University

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