Melanie Wong-Jones
Hilo,HI
Summary
Dedicated ESL teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within a group environment. Experienced working with students from a wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Melanie Wong Jones
United Hawaii College
Hilo, HI
04.2015 - Current
- Certified Bilingual Teacher
- 24 Years teaching ESL abroad
- ESL Department Head for 12 years in Thailand
- Established collaboration program between ESL and classroom teachers
ESL Teacher and Department Head
International School Of The Eastern Seaboard
Chonburi, Thailand
08.1996 - 06.2014
- Established monthly collaboration with classroom teachers to preview key vocabulary and lesson objectives
- Set up strategies to meet needs of students
- Worked in small groups of 15
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment
ESL Teacher
Novy Porg
Prague, Czech Republic
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Coordinated weekly lessons with 10 classroom teacher ensuring understanding of main ideas
- Established daily after school ESL drop-in homework program for approximately 10-12 students
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA08.2014
Teaching Credential - Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA02.1973
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.1972
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Instructional Methods
- ESL Department Chair
- Certified Bilingual Teacher
Timeline
Melanie Wong Jones
United Hawaii College
04.2015 - Current
ESL Teacher
Novy Porg
09.2008 - 06.2013
ESL Teacher and Department Head
International School Of The Eastern Seaboard
08.1996 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education
Framingham State University
Teaching Credential - Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Jose State University
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