Mari Weiss
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic English as a Second Language 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 English as a Second Language and licensed in North Carolina.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Orange Literacy
Carrboro , North Carolina
2019.08 - Current
- 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.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Worked with average of 6 students per class.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Chair of Human Services
Town Of Carrboro
Carrboro , NC
2013.11 - 2019.05
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committees.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Liaised with chief officer to keep overview of organizational affairs.
Court Reporter
County Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles , California
1976.12 - 2007.07
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
- Utilized stenography machinery, audio and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Conducted transcription, court reporting, closed captioning, and Communications Access Realtime Reporting (CART).
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Aggregated and copied finalized documents for disbursement across interested parties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HIESL Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC06.2020
Certified Shorthand Reporter - Court Reporting
Merit College of Court Reporting
Van Nuys, California11.1976
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Instructional Improvements
- Personalized Instruction
- Material Selection
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Instructional Theories Knowledge
- Instructional Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- ESL Instructional Programming
- Language Skills
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Group Classes
- Online Databases
- Video Conferencing
- Kind and Compassionate
- Active Participation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Orange Literacy
2019.08 - Current
Chair of Human Services
Town Of Carrboro
2013.11 - 2019.05
Court Reporter
County Of Los Angeles
1976.12 - 2007.07
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
ESL Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Piedmont Community College
Certified Shorthand Reporter - Court Reporting
Merit College of Court Reporting
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