Maria Theresa Malcaba
Houston,Texas
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education Department - College of Readiness
Houston City College (HCC)
Houston, Texas
09.2017 - Current
- Teach Levels 1 & 2 Classes [Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking]
- Develop extra communicative activities depending on students’ needs
- Complete administrative teaching duties efficiently and in a timely manner
- Participate in professional development seminars for teachers
- Assist in the creation of unit exams for new textbooks
English Language Instructor
Bilingual Education Institute (BEI)
Houston, Texas
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Taught Lower Intermediate to Advanced levels in multi-cultural classes
- Participated in professional development seminars for teachers
- Completed administrative teaching duties efficiently and in a timely manner
- Assessed students by delivering Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening weekly quizzes & final exams
- Liaised with Curriculum Developer about the Intensive English Program course and materials
English Language Tutor
The Pacific International Hotel & Management School (PIHMS)
Bell Block, New Plymouth
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Delivered creative and well-planned lessons enthusiastically
- Completed administrative teaching duties efficiently and in a timely manner
- Assessed students by delivering Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking Exams
- Developed and implemented extra communicative activities depending on students’ needs
- Modified and/or incorporated authentic material to stimulate student’s interests
- Prepared objectives and outlines for course of study
Acting Director of Studies (ADOS) / General English Tutor
Queens Academy of English (QAE)
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed the General English Tutors, Head Teacher, and Activities Officer
- Ensured that the General English staff follows the policies and procedures created by the Director of Studies (DOS)
- Conducted interviews with observations of our best staff to ensure we elect only the best candidates who attend an interview
- Provided guidance and mentoring to newly trained tutors by reinforcing their training and giving advice on their lesson planning
- Conducted teacher observations and performance appraisals
- Reviewed resource request forms submitted by the Teachers/Course Coordinators to ensure a definite need exists and that resource needs are justified and fit for purpose
- Assisted in the New Zealand Qualifications Audit of QAE
- General English Tutor duties listed below
Head Teacher / General English Tutor
Queens Academy of English (QAE)
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2008 - 06.2009
- General English Tutor duties listed below
- Assisted the DOS in managing the General English Team
- Maintained the Tutors’ Assessment Folders
- Assisted the Tutors in student assessments
- Ensured the teaching staff maintained Daily Work Records and that all old records are archived
- Conducted Student Evaluations on a quarterly basis
- Provided orientation and guidance of new teaching staff
- Created relief lessons plans when tutors are absent from work
General English Tutor
Queens Academy of English (QAE)
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Taught from Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels in multi-cultural classes
- Participated in and delivered professional development seminars for teachers
- Evaluated and provided feedback on the General English course and materials
- Delivered creative and well-planned lessons enthusiastically
- Assisted our TESOL program by providing observations and feedback of teaching practices for the teacher trainees
- Completed administrative teaching duties efficiently and in a timely manner
- Assessed students by delivering Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking Progress Checks every 5 weeks
Education
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Queens Academic Group
Auckland, New Zealand11-2006
Certificate - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Aspire New Zealand: English Language Learning Centre
Thames, New ZealandBachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution with a Minor in Purchasing
University of Houston
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Skills
- Proficient with Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CANVAS, Microsoft Teams, ZOOM, Cambridge One LMS, SPARK Platform
- Very dependable, self-disciplined, highly organized, and detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and in correspondence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
Interests
I enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, reading, listening to my favorite music, outdoor activities such as riding my bicycle, spending time at the beach and staying fit by exercising
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education Department - College of Readiness
Houston City College (HCC)
09.2017 - Current
English Language Instructor
Bilingual Education Institute (BEI)
01.2014 - 12.2021
English Language Tutor
The Pacific International Hotel & Management School (PIHMS)
02.2011 - 11.2013
Acting Director of Studies (ADOS) / General English Tutor
Queens Academy of English (QAE)
06.2009 - 04.2010
Head Teacher / General English Tutor
Queens Academy of English (QAE)
11.2008 - 06.2009
General English Tutor
Queens Academy of English (QAE)
05.2006 - 06.2009
Certificate - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Aspire New Zealand: English Language Learning Centre
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution with a Minor in Purchasing
University of Houston
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Queens Academic Group