I am a highly knowledgeable professional educator with extensive experience in the area of language acquisition. I am a goal-oriented professional with good time management and problem-solving skills. As an experienced MLP teacher, I provide ongoing professional development for classroom teachers to help them create an inclusive environment for all diverse learners in the classroom. I am experienced at using various language acquisition models, such as small group instruction, pull-outs, co-teaching, SIOP, daily language classes, to enhance English language learning through the content of academic classes. I am committed to collaboration and teamwork.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MLP Teacher
Lexington School District One
08.2002 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assisted classroom teachers to designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Collaborated and co-taught with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching MLP students' educational experience.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Collaborated, co-planned, and co-taught with subject area teachers to promote new language acquisition through the content of their academic classes.
Continuously pursued professional growth through workshops, book studies, conferences, and online classes to stay current in educational trends.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Led professional development sessions for faculty to enhance their teaching with specific language acquisition strategies to help diverse students succeed in academic environment.
Participated in designing curriculum units and materials for ML program.
Created and developed lesson plans, projects, and alternative assessments to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of English As A Foreign Language -
Crimean State University
Ukraine
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
03-2025
Education Specialist Degree -
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC
05-2019
Skills
Relationship building
Critical thinking and problem solving
Co-planning and co-teaching
Small group and individual instruction and support
Curriculum and program development
Student evaluations and assessments
Language acquisition instructional methods and best practices