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Lindsey Robinson Sanchez

Hoover,AL

Summary

Motivated and energetic online instructor with extensive background in writing instruction, test preparation and English instruction for native and non-native speakers of English. Devoted to maintaining standards of integrity within established programs while meeting student needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Teaching Instructor

University of Alabama
01.2019 - Current
  • Teaching English 101 and 102 for UA distance learners, Early College and regularly enrolled students
  • Implementing effective teaching methods to engage students online
  • Helping students cope and excel during the online shifts implemented during COVID-19 and beyond

Part-time Instructor

University of Alabama
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Taught two sections of English 102
  • Responsible for instruction and assessment of composition, academic standards, critical thinking, research skills and digital competency

Volunteer ESL Instructor

Self
Vance, USA
05.2014 - 05.2020
  • Weekly volunteer instructor for adult Spanish-speaking English learners in multilevel class with limited formal education and learning literacy
  • (See Communication for related presentation)

Adjunct Instructor

Samford University
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught equivalent of EN 102 with public speaking component; designed themed courses including Communities and Communication (international focus) and the Power of Play

Engineering Grader

University of Alabama
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Graded Electronics I and II formal reports for clarity, cohesion, grammar and style
  • 100 students

English as a Second Language Instructor

Birmingham Barons
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Taught AA Spanish-speaking players from basic to advanced English proficiency; designed complete lesson plans to fit each student's needs
  • 12 hours/week

Adjunct Instructor

Samford University
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Taught equivalent of EN 101 with public speaking component

ESL Tutor

MBUSI (Mercedes)
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Tutored in AP Literature test preparation for high school English learner
  • 2 hours/week

Part-time Teaching Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Taught two sections of English 101
  • Responsibilities equivalent to English 102 instruction

Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Teacher of record for the equivalent of EN102 for university students who have learned English as a second language
  • Developed syllabus, lesson plans, four essay assignments, one final presentation assignment, five Blackboard assignments and four Blackboard quizzes
  • Implemented new peer review facet
  • Several students were graduates from the University of Alabama English Language Institute
  • 10 hours/week

Private Tutor

University of Alabama
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Private tutor for preschool-age English learner
  • Focused on developmental milestones for 4- to 5-year-old native English speakers while incorporating age-appropriate topics and materials
  • 5 hours/week instruction and preparation

Internship Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Graduate instructor for the Fall 1 Session, teaching Speaking and Listening Level 3
  • Developed daily lesson plans under the mentorship of a long-standing instructor, with related activities and assignments
  • Provided assessment and assisted in measures to combat academic dishonesty
  • 10 hours/week

Tutor

University of Alabama
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted students with ELI-related assignments and general communicative competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Four hours/week

Writing Consultant

University of Alabama
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Consulted in the crafting of undergraduate and graduate-level writing, specializing in the unique challenges of writers who have learned English as an additional language, and distance learners
  • 12 hours/week

Co-Instructor

University of Alabama
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • First-year instructor for two sections of EN121, under second-year teacher of record
  • Received feedback and mentorship from teacher of record, but interacted with students and assessed student performance independently
  • 20 hours/week

Co-Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • First-year instructor for one sections of EN 120 (equivalent EN 101), under second-year teacher of record
  • Same responsibilities as in co-instructing for EN 121
  • 10 hours/week

Writing Consultant

University of Alabama
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Consulted in the crafting of undergraduate and graduate-level writing, specializing in the unique challenges of writers who have learned English as an additional language
  • On-campus consulting, 10 hours/week

Private ESL Tutor

Birmingham, USA
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Focused on daily communication and ACT/SAT preparation
  • 5-10 hours/week

ESL Instructor

La Academia Europea
San Salvador, El Salvador
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • San Salvador, El Salvador
  • Classroom and private instructor for English learners from beginning level to TOEFL preparation
  • Developed relevant lesson plans and provided in-class, non-graded assessments
  • 20 hours/week

Education

MA-TESOL -

University of Alabama
05.2017

BS - Journalism

University of Florida
05.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Pathway

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Skills

  • Extensive English grammar knowledge
  • Online Teaching
  • Academic Writing
  • Lesson Planning
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Writing instruction
  • English language instruction
  • Community Outreach
  • Multimedia integration
  • Digital literacy skills

References

  • Ashley Palmer, Assistant Director, First Year Writing Program for Distance Learning and Online Courses, apalmer@ua.edu
  • Natalie Loper, Associate Director, First Year Writing Program, University of Alabama, nloper@ua.edu
  • Erin Santana, Minor League Education Coordinator, White Sox, esantana@chisox.com
  • Tim Sutton, Associate Professor and Director of Communication Arts, Samford University, tsutton@samford.edu
  • Dilin Liu, MA-TESOL program coordinator (retired); thesis committee director, dliu@ua.edu
  • Miguel Mantero, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction; thesis committee member, mmantero@ua.edu
  • Dorothy Worden, MA-TESOL program faculty, dlworden@ua.edu

Communication

  • SETESOL (KYTESOL), 10/2016, Learn, Retain, Grow: Adult ELLs with limited formal education., Explored the challenges and effective techniques associated with teaching adult students who have fewer than six years of education and limited literacy.
  • AMTESOL, 01/2017, Goals and Roles of Volunteer Church-based ESL Instructors, Master's thesis. Explored the motivations of church-based ESL instructors from the perspectives of communities of practice and identity approach.
  • TESOL International, 03/2017, From Chaplin to Minions: Strategic Communicative Competence and Film, Unable to attend due to health concerns.

Timeline

Adjunct Instructor

Samford University
08.2019 - 12.2019

English as a Second Language Instructor

Birmingham Barons
05.2019 - 08.2019

Part-time Teaching Instructor

University of Alabama
01.2019 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

Samford University
08.2018 - 12.2018

Part-time Instructor

University of Alabama
01.2018 - 08.2020

Engineering Grader

University of Alabama
01.2018 - 12.2019

ESL Tutor

MBUSI (Mercedes)
01.2018 - 05.2018

Part-time Teaching Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2017 - 12.2017

Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2016 - 05.2017

Private Tutor

University of Alabama
08.2016 - 05.2017

Internship Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2016 - 10.2016

Tutor

University of Alabama
06.2016 - 08.2016

Writing Consultant

University of Alabama
05.2016 - 08.2016

Co-Instructor

University of Alabama
01.2016 - 05.2016

Co-Instructor

University of Alabama
08.2015 - 12.2015

Writing Consultant

University of Alabama
08.2015 - 12.2015

Private ESL Tutor

09.2014 - 08.2015

Volunteer ESL Instructor

Self
05.2014 - 05.2020

ESL Instructor

La Academia Europea
01.2012 - 08.2012

MA-TESOL -

University of Alabama

BS - Journalism

University of Florida

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Pathway

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Lindsey Robinson Sanchez