Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
To sing and read everything about animals
Languages
Affiliations
Lions Club Member
Timeline
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Marielka Coffin

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Patient and dedicated English and Spanish teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within a group environment. Experienced working with children, teenagers, and adults from different cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Teacher

Technological University
03.2016 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • 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.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

English Teacher

La Salle School
01.2013 - 06.2023
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.

Remote English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Technological University
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in faculty meetings, serving on committees, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and administrators.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

English Teacher

Academia Internacional Árabe Panameña
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Language Learnning School
01.2016 - 04.2019

English as a Second Language for adults.

  • 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.

Remote Spanish Teacher

Superprof
02.2023 - Current
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.


  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

Universidad De Panamá
Rainbow City, Colon Panama
08.2024

Teaching English As A Second Language Certificate -

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
07.2009

High School Diploma -

Academia Santa Maria
Colon, Panama
12.1993

Skills

  • Kind and Compassionate
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Vocabulary Enrichment
  • Student Engagement
  • Interactive Learning
  • [English and Spanish] Fluency
  • Student Motivation
  • ESL Instructional Programming
  • Online Teaching
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Language Acquisition Support

To sing and read everything about animals

I love singing gospel music and also reading about animals. I own an animal shelter in my country.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Lions Club Member

Lions Club Member

Our objective is to serve the community with our talents, time, and money to improve the lives of people in need.

Timeline

Remote Spanish Teacher

Superprof
02.2023 - Current

Remote English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Technological University
03.2021 - 03.2023

English as a Second Language Teacher

Technological University
03.2016 - 07.2023

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Language Learnning School
01.2016 - 04.2019

English Teacher

La Salle School
01.2013 - 06.2023

English Teacher

Academia Internacional Árabe Panameña
08.2005 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

Universidad De Panamá

Teaching English As A Second Language Certificate -

University of California, Riverside

High School Diploma -

Academia Santa Maria
Marielka Coffin