Energetic English Language Teacher passionate about fostering intellectual curiosity in students as they develop new language skills. Excellent track record of increasing comprehension through guided activities and lesson plans. Experience teaching students across multiple grade levels, as well as varying levels of English proficiency.
Work History
Team Leader of Middle School Room Parents
International Charter School of Atlanta
Alpharetta, GA
08.2023 - Current
Facilitated flow of information between school staff and parents.
Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
Created a database of contact info and grade level directories.
Organized parent involvement and contributions to school activities.
President of Parent Teacher Organization
International Charter School of Atlanta PTO, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
07.2021 - 07.2023
Chaired monthly Board meetings and quarterly Membership meetings.
Collaborated with faculty to create an annual budget and event calendar.
Piloted large-scale annual events, e.g., 5K and Virtual Silent Auction.
Created marketing materials to promote PTO events and fundraisers.
Secured sponsorships from local businesses for PTO initiatives.
Utilized online tools to manage volunteer sign-ups and donations.
Facilitated communication between parents and administrators through email blasts and social media.
Compiled newsletters summarizing key accomplishments of the PTO.
Ran a Teacher Grant Program: reviewed applications and funded orders.
Improved PTO website to enhance user engagement levels.
Used WordPress platform to continually update website content.
Created WordPress training video for future PTO Board members.
Volunteer Room Parent for Elementary Classes
International Charter School of Atlanta
Alpharetta, GA
08.2017 - 05.2021
Maintained open communication with parents to keep them knowledgeable about the activities of the classroom, school, and Parent Teacher Organization.
Facilitated keeping the classroom stocked with school supplies.
Collected money from parents for teacher gifts and teacher appreciation activities and maintained a spreadsheet as a means of record-keeping.
Planned holiday and end-of-school-year class parties, including crafts, games, and refreshments.
Music and Movement Teacher
Gesher L'Torah Preschool
Alpharetta, GA
03.2014 - 05.2014
Completed the school year for a teacher who left the school.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that coordinated music and movement with established units of study.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher, English to Speakers of Other Languages
Marietta City Schools
Marietta, GA
12.1999 - 07.2007
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing procedures.
Assessed student performance through performance assessments.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level: newcomer, beginning, intermediate, or advanced.
Engaged students and boosted understanding using hands-on activities.
Presented in professional development workshops.
Administered standardized tests and evaluated results.
Managed standardized testing accommodations for ESOL students.
Met with parents to discuss students' progress and areas for growth.
Participated on a Task Force to rewrite system-wide ESOL curriculum.
Served on the Leadership Team for Sawyer Road Elementary School.
Served as Department Head for the ESOL Team.
Mentored new teachers.
Teacher Intern, English as a Second Language
Tuscaloosa County School System
Tuscaloosa , AL
08.1999 - 12.1999
Assumed a portion of the teaching load of the system's ESOL teacher.
Collaborated with teachers to schedule small group instruction time.
Created lesson plans to promote positive learning experiences.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' needs.
Teacher, English as a Second Language
Hoover City Schools
Hoover, AL
01.1997 - 05.1997
Assumed responsibilities of the system's ESL teacher mid-year.
Taught every English Language Learner in the entire school system.
Reorganized the existing program to be more effective.
Taught thematic lessons to elementary students of all proficiency levels.
Developed lesson plans to increase reading and writing skills in middle school students.
Tutored middle school students one-on-one in content area material.
Developed lesson plans to further grammatical concepts, academic vocabulary, essay writing, and oral skills in high school students.
English Teacher, Foreign Language Department
Penza State Technical University
Penza, Russia
09.1994 - 05.1996
Taught first through fifth year university students of beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of English.
Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, academic reading comprehension, and life skills pertaining to economics, such as banking.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
Required spoken and written student responses in context to increase reading comprehension.
Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
Prepared English phonetic tapes to be used in the university's language laboratory.
Encouraged active participation in group discussions, in English, about various topics related to Economics.
Revised textbooks to be used in the English Department.
Conducted seminars for English teachers who wished to improve their English skills and teaching methods.
Held English classes on campus for Professors from various faculties.
Edited scientific papers and speeches to be presented at international conferences.
Served as a judge in two English competitions for outstanding students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Primary Teaching Field: English L2
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.1998 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
08.1989 - 05.1993
Advanced Academic Diploma - Valedictorian
Gardendale High School
Gardendale, AL
08.1985 - 06.1989
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Quality Improvement
Documentation and Reporting
Mentoring
Leading Team Meetings (in English)
Leadership
Team Supervision
Certification
Certification in the state of Georgia to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages, grades P-12, and Reading, grades P-12
Certification in the state of Alabama to teach English as a Second Language, grades P-12, and Russian, grades 7-12
Timeline
Team Leader of Middle School Room Parents
International Charter School of Atlanta
08.2023 - Current
President of Parent Teacher Organization
International Charter School of Atlanta PTO, Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2023
Volunteer Room Parent for Elementary Classes
International Charter School of Atlanta
08.2017 - 05.2021
Music and Movement Teacher
Gesher L'Torah Preschool
03.2014 - 05.2014
Teacher, English to Speakers of Other Languages
Marietta City Schools
12.1999 - 07.2007
Teacher Intern, English as a Second Language
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.1999 - 12.1999
Master of Arts - Education, Primary Teaching Field: English L2
The University of Alabama
06.1998 - 12.1999
Teacher, English as a Second Language
Hoover City Schools
01.1997 - 05.1997
English Teacher, Foreign Language Department
Penza State Technical University
09.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Samford University
08.1989 - 05.1993
Advanced Academic Diploma - Valedictorian
Gardendale High School
08.1985 - 06.1989
Certification in the state of Georgia to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages, grades P-12, and Reading, grades P-12 (expired June 2020)
Certification in the state of Alabama to teach English as a Second Language, grades P-12, and Russian, grades 7-12 (expired June 2005)
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