Lydia Streiter
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic ESL teacher dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language and understand American culture. Certified in TESOL and licensed in New York. Bilingual, Spanish
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
York College Learning Center
Queens, NY
01.1998 - Current
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Organized extracurricular activities like language clubs or field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented special projects.
- Attended professional development workshops.
ESL Teacher
Queens Public Library
02.1996 - 12.1998
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
ESL Teacher
CUNY Queens College
09.1996 - 05.1997
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYMaster of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY05.1995
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Reporting Requirements
- Test Methods Knowledge
- Testing and Grading
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Building Rapport
- Group Discussions
- Language Immersion
- Technology Integration
Certification
New York State permanent certification, TESOL.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
York College Learning Center
01.1998 - Current
ESL Teacher
CUNY Queens College
09.1996 - 05.1997
ESL Teacher
Queens Public Library
02.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
SUNY At Buffalo
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
CUNY Hunter College