Melissa Alexandra Ruiz

Part-time, Faculty, English as a Second Language

Allan Hancock Community College

09.2017 - Current

Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
Managed several internet-based language programs.