Michael R. Hernandez
ESL Instructor
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
To continue a career as an ESL/EFL/EIL Instructor in an international setting. Communicative Instructor committed to helping non-English speaking students improve English reading, writing and speaking fluency. Bringing 14 years of hands-on experience creating instructional methods to stimulate learning and assessing student progress. Results-oriented and energetic professional skillful in developing informal and formal language assessments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Language Systems International-LSI
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Deliver and develop lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Instruct students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Provide supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
- Develop and teach ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Create and deliver engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
ESL Instructor
California Language School-CLS
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Instructed classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
Instructor
WEBi
01.2017 - 01.2019
- 2 years
- Various assignments, both adults (advanced and intermediate) and children
- Private one-on-one instruction when required
- Led social clubs and planned, executed various events with high level of student participation
- Consistently delivered high quality instruction to a wide range of student abilities.
Instructor
EF Education First
11.2012 - 01.2017
- 5 years
- While employed at EF, I traveled throughout China to teach in Xian, Wuhan, and Hangzhou.
- During my tenure in Shanghai with EF, I taught at several centers, as requested by management
- I was flexible and willing to support centers and introduce new programming when asked
- Responsibilities included Career Advancement Seminars, developing EEC activities, organizing Annual Events, and teaching all levels of adult students.
Instructor, Facilitator and Private Tutor
San Diego State University American Language Institute
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Planned lessons and taught university-level students with a variety of English proficiencies and countries of origin
- Refined and implemented a unique approach to teaching English that primarily integrates the Direct Method, Community Language Learning, and the
- Communicative Approach
- Proficient in teaching EIL, EFL, ESL, as well as Business English; TOEFL trained
- During 130 classroom hours, as well as over 75 outside classroom hours, was responsible for:
- Developing daily lesson plans for students
- Working with students in large groups, small groups, pairs, and one on one
- Conversation-based activities
- Utilizing various teaching styles and methods
- Interacting with students from a wide variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
- Delivering effective, constructive criticism to students
English and Social Studies Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Presented students with challenging yet enjoyable lessons
- Communicated directly and effectively with parents and students
- Taught Special Education for students with learning handicaps
- Coordinated meetings with fellow staff members
- Created a comfortable and educational forum for students
- Certified to teach all subjects in the California Public School Districts, with a specialty in History, English and Social Studies
- Personal Qualities:
- Extensive teaching experience in the classroom
- Extremely personable and courteous
- Creative, curious and flexible
- Reliable
- Able to adapt to accommodate others
- Organized
- Highly regarded artist in the field of music
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Confident international traveler
Education
TEFL/TESL Certificate Program -
American Language Institute-SDSU
San Diego, California07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, California05.2007
Skills
- Instructional Assistance
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Adult Education
- Cultural Immersion
- Lesson Plan Development
- Program Improvements
- Staff Meetings
- Student Evaluation
- Test Preparation
- Integrated ESL Support
- Immersive Activities
- Creative Learning Strategies
Additional Information
- Documents and References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Instructor
Language Systems International-LSI
04.2022 - Current
ESL Instructor
California Language School-CLS
01.2022 - 01.2023
Instructor
WEBi
01.2017 - 01.2019
Instructor
EF Education First
11.2012 - 01.2017
Instructor, Facilitator and Private Tutor
San Diego State University American Language Institute
06.2012 - 11.2012
English and Social Studies Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
TEFL/TESL Certificate Program -
American Language Institute-SDSU
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
San Diego State University
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