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Lisa Marie Pickren
Reading,PA
Summary
Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching students from a diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 13 years of classroom experience at all education levels, over 6 of which have been at the university level. Excellent record of achieving reading, listening, and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
American Creativity Academy
Kuwait City, Kuwait
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Secondary Science Teacher
Rajavinit Mathayom School (BFITS)
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Beykent University
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Galatasaray University
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Mektebim Koleji
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi Eğitim Vakfı
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Prepared students for Trinity College Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) examinations.
English as a Second Language Teacher
English Time Language School
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Lia Pirivelli School
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Science Teacher Using English as a Second Language
St. Francis Xavier School, English Program
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and concepts.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Oedae Academy Hankuk University Of Foreign Studies
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA05-2008
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Testing and grading
- Extensive English grammar knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Student Evaluation
- Proficiency in Creating and Maintaining Schedules
- Technology Integration
- ESL Teaching Methods
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Zoom
Certification
TESOL (120 hours), American TESOL Institute
CELTA (Pass, Grade B), Cambridge Assessment
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
American Creativity Academy
11.2023 - 06.2024
Secondary Science Teacher
Rajavinit Mathayom School (BFITS)
10.2022 - 04.2023
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Beykent University
09.2016 - 08.2022
English as a Second Language Teacher
Galatasaray University
09.2015 - 01.2016
English as a Second Language Teacher
Mektebim Koleji
09.2015 - 01.2016
English as a Second Language Teacher
Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi Eğitim Vakfı
09.2013 - 08.2015
English as a Second Language Teacher
English Time Language School
06.2012 - 05.2013
English as a Second Language Teacher
Lia Pirivelli School
02.2012 - 06.2012
Science Teacher Using English as a Second Language
St. Francis Xavier School, English Program
05.2011 - 10.2011
English as a Second Language Teacher
Oedae Academy Hankuk University Of Foreign Studies
12.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Wilson College
TESOL (120 hours), American TESOL Institute
CELTA (Pass, Grade B), Cambridge Assessment
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