MARA DAVIS
Plymouth
Summary
Motivated team contributor with over 7 years of experience teaching, training, and overseeing progress within the work environment. Adaptive teaching style and reinforces performances to exceed expectations and retain important knowledge. Excellent inter-personal communication and a strong understanding of social and cultural backgrounds. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Sogang Language Program
Bupyeong, Incheon, South Korea
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse language proficiency levels.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Mentored junior teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that enhanced student participation and retention.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Mentored new teachers in ESL methodologies, providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
TEAM TRAINER
Arbys
Plymouth, USA
11.2017 - 12.2023
- Explained general and job-specific procedures and led by example for hands-on training.
- Followed training curriculum emphasizing expectations for exceptional performance in each role.
- Taught employees POS system operations to complete transactions.
- Cultivated time management skills.
- Observed kitchen operations to guide employees in safe food-handling processes.
- Reviewed common food safety regulatory violations and guidelines for safe, sanitary environment.
- Established positive environment among team members to increase employee retention.
- Reviewed training schedules and coordinated on-site spaces to lead sessions.
- Commended team members on performance to maintain morale and retention.
- Evaluated new hire performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Showed crew members proper equipment maintenance and cleaning.
- Cultivated relationships with customers to drive revenue and increase retention metrics.
- Addressed customer needs in accordance with store guidelines and within a timely manner.
- Fostered a continuous positive relationship with customers.
- Maintained organization and cleanliness within food processing areas, customer service areas, restrooms, and dining areas.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - LINGUISTICS, Communication Studies
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2023
Skills
- Public speaking
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Multitasking
- Planning
- Motivation
- Task prioritization
- Collaboration
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Grammar instruction
- Progress reporting
- Performance monitoring
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 12/01/23, International TEFL Academy, Chicago, IL
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Sogang Language Program
03.2024 - 09.2025
TEAM TRAINER
Arbys
11.2017 - 12.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - LINGUISTICS, Communication Studies
Wayne State University