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Leigh Hackney
Educator
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
GUEST TEACHER K-5
4J School District
10.2021 - Current
- Promote positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teacher.
- Develop strong rapport with students and colleagues, resulting in increased collaboration and support for student success.
- Taught for EOA (Eugene Online Academy) K-5 Connect 2nd grade: assignment long-term Jan-April 2021
ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR/ESL
INX Academy San Diego And Salt Lake City
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitate lessons for adult language classes 20-30+ students
- Design lesson material, and interactive slides for online learning and assessment
ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR/EFL
Freelance El Cultural Trujillo, Peru
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Facilitated lessons for children to adult learners
- Designed lesson material, write lesson plans
- Developed curriculum for conversation and pronunciation courses
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
University of Oregon Linguistics Department
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Course: How to Learn Languages: led learning log/assessment sessions, held office hours, graded exams
- Administrative support for Linguistic Core Ed Curriculum Development:
- Collaborated with faculty on course content, wrote learning objectives for linguistic curriculum
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR (EFL)
New English Teaching (NET)
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Taught structured language classes, conversation laboratories, English for specific purposes, CLIL (content and language integrated learning), camp programs, and summer language intensives to individuals and groups for ages seven to adult
- Applied various methodologies/approaches: task-based, communicative, direct, audio-lingual, structural, TPR, project-based, translanguaging
- Designed lessons/curriculum
- Taught exam preparation courses (Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT TEACHER
SITE Program Intern-ITCS Primo Levi
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Initiated and facilitated English conversation/oral skills development for high school students
- Co-taught and collaborated with English instructors at high school
- Taught CLIL lessons for biology, economics, law, health, science, and literature
- Teach-assist in classrooms/leading language activities and instruction; staff meetings, lesson planning, and independent study
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, enhancing student understanding of complex topics
Special Project Leonardo Da Vinci Project/Progetto
METE (Mobility For Education & Training In Europe)
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Lifelong Learning Internship Program
- Taught eight-week study abroad preparation course for high school students (EFL)
- Produced engaging special projects by incorporating innovative ideas and current trends to capture audience attention.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Elementary Multiple Subjects and ESOL K-12
05.2024
- GPA 4.0
Master of Arts Language Teaching Studies/TESOL - Applied Linguistics
03.2021
TEFL International TESOL Certificate -
06.2013
Post-baccalaureate degree: Italian Language and Literature -
06.2012
Skills
- Italian C1
- Spanish A1 (learning)
- Student Engagement
- Substitute teaching
- Student empowerment
- Task and Project-based learning
- Technology: Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google, LMS Platforms
- DMLL (Digitally Mediated Language Learning)
- Genially, Kahoot!, Padlet, AI, Flip
- Instructional Strategies: SIOP, UDL, translanguaging, gamification
- Classroom management
Affiliations
- NCTE Costa Rica (National Council of Teachers of English
- ACTFL
- TESOL International Association
- ELTS (English Language Testing Society)
- NEA (National Education Association)
Professional Service
- Student Teacher Mentor: University of Oregon/Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT)
- Proposal Reviewer for Applied Linguistic Strand: TESOL 2023 International Convention & English Language Expo
- Second Reader for University of Oregon Capstone Project Committee: Language Teaching Studies Program/Linguistics
- Student Advisory Board Member: Pacific University Libraries
- Volunteer English Teacher: Teachers for Ukraine Initiative
Professional Development and References
Available upon request
Summary
Passionate ESL educator with 12+ years of experience teaching English as a foreign and second language. Completed a Master's in Teaching Degree, earning endorsements in elementary education and ESOL K-12. I am dedicated to cultivating a sense of community and co-creating language and culture in the classroom. Committed to integrating culturally responsive practices to foster students' academic growth and holistic development. Skilled in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments prioritizing students' overall well-being and academic success.
Timeline
GUEST TEACHER K-5 - 4J School District
10.2021 - Current
ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR/ESL - INX Academy San Diego And Salt Lake City
01.2021 - 06.2023
ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR/EFL - Freelance El Cultural Trujillo, Peru
10.2020 - 07.2022
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - University of Oregon Linguistics Department
09.2019 - 07.2020
Special Project Leonardo Da Vinci Project/Progetto - METE (Mobility For Education & Training In Europe)
03.2014 - 04.2014
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR (EFL) - New English Teaching (NET)
02.2014 - 12.2018
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT TEACHER - SITE Program Intern-ITCS Primo Levi
09.2012 - 06.2014
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of LEARNING & TEACHING - Masters of Teaching, Elementary Multiple Subjects and ESOL K-12
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON - Master of Arts Language Teaching Studies/TESOL, Applied Linguistics
THE LEARNING CENTER OF TUSCANY - TEFL International TESOL Certificate,
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON - Post-baccalaureate degree: Italian Language and Literature,
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Yoga
Piano/Guitar
Comedy
Podcasts
Creative Writing
Instructional Design
Trauma-Informed Teaching
Hiking
Accomplishments
- Earned an 18-month contract to work in Italy teaching EFL to Italians (and other multilingual) speaking students of all ages.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Certified Yoga Instructor
TESOL/TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Elementary Multiple Subjects
ESOL K-12
Websites
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