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Education
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Certification
Languages
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Miranda Guevarra

Eugene,USA

Summary

Experienced ESL educator with over 10 years of international teaching in K–12 and higher education settings in the Philippines, Japan, and the U.S. Skilled in planning and delivering academic English instruction, designing assessments, and supporting multilingual learners in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Experienced in curriculum development and academic writing instruction. Committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered classrooms that promote language development and cross-cultural communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Employee (Instructor)

University of Oregon, Department of Linguistics
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Instructing LING 144: Learning How to Learn Languages, an undergraduate course focused on language learning strategies and multilingual awareness.
  • Designing and facilitating lessons using interactive, inquiry-based approaches tailored to diverse learners.
  • Assessing student learning through reflective journals, projects, and class participation.
  • Integrating cross-linguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives to support students' metacognitive understanding of language acquisition.

Graduate Employee (Grader)

University of Oregon, Department of Linguistics
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Graded written assignments and exams for LING 150: Structure of English Words, supporting a large lecture and online class of approximately 250 students.
  • Provided constructive, individualized feedback on students' essays to support understanding of morphological analysis and academic writing.
  • Ensured consistency and fairness in grading by aligning evaluations with departmental rubrics and course learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with the instructor and other GEs to monitor student progress and communicate grading concerns as needed.

Course Support Student Worker

Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI) UO
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Co-developed storybook educational activities to strengthen community identity and social awareness.
  • Created lesson plans based on storybooks for K–3 students, designed for use in Native American language revitalization contexts.
  • Supported the creation of culturally relevant storybook units for young learners, integrating traditional narratives and practices.

Primary Years Program (PYP) Kindergarten Teacher

Aloha International School
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Designed and delivered inquiry-based, student-centered lessons aligned with the IB PYP framework, fostering critical thinking and a foundational understanding of diversity and social systems.
  • Created an inclusive classroom environment, tailoring instruction to diverse learners while integrating themes of community, fairness, and cultural identity to promote social justice awareness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess student progress and develop innovative activities that encouraged reflection, communication, and engagement with global perspectives.

English Language Teacher

St. Mary's International School
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Offered detailed, written feedback to guide students in improving grammar, sentence structure, and coherence.
  • Conducted individual feedback sessions to address specific areas of concern and provide additional writing support.
  • Designed assessments, ensuring alignment with course outcomes and proficiency levels.
  • Utilized multimedia resources such as audio and video clips, pictures and animations to make teaching more interesting and engaging.

IB PYP Teacher

Kaichi Nozomi Primary and Secondary School
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assessed student work through essays, reflections, and projects, applying IB curriculum standards to ensure fair and comprehensive evaluations.
  • Developed grading rubrics for student writing tasks to maintain transparency and consistency in assessments.
  • Organized peer-assessment activities to encourage self-reflection and collaborative learning among students.

Language Teacher

Tokai Junior High and Senior High school
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Provided detailed feedback focusing on language accuracy, critical thinking, and effective communication.
  • Conducted formative assessments, including progress checks and quizzes, to guide student learning and adjust teaching strategies.
  • Encouraged students to use their native language when necessary for clarification or understanding of new concepts.

Head Teacher

We Will Learn Languages Incorporated
04.2014 - 03.2018
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary learning by designing collaborative, student-centered activities that integrated multiple subject areas.
  • Adapted teaching methods to address diverse learning needs, creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment that promoted active participation and critical thinking.

Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate)

Silliman University
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Supported professor in grading student essays and exams for Preparatory English class, with attention to clarity, coherence, and academic rigor.
  • Worked closely with students during office hours, providing additional guidance on writing assignments.
  • Monitored and recorded student progress in accordance with institutional standards, supporting professors in reporting grades.

Education

Master of Arts - Language Teaching Studies

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
08.2025

Associate of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Harvest Christian School International
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Major in General Education

Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
03.2014

Skills

  • Significant understanding of sociological perspectives and research methods
  • In-depth knowledge of social inequality, particularly related to class, race, and gender
  • Expertise in designing and applying grading rubrics for clear and consistent evaluations
  • Experience leading discussions, facilitating collaborative learning, and mentoring students
  • Constructive feedback delivery to improve clarity, critical thinking, and argumentation
  • Proficient in academic writing, curriculum development, and instructional technology
  • Online teaching experience
  • Assessment evaluation

Certification

  • TESOL Certification | TESOL International Association
  • CELTA | Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Teacher's License | Philippines Board of Education
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate- International Baccalaureate Organization.

Languages

English: Native/ Bilingual
Japanese: Limited
Tagalog: Native/ Bilingual
Cebuano: Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Graduate Employee (Instructor)

University of Oregon, Department of Linguistics
03.2025 - 06.2025

Graduate Employee (Grader)

University of Oregon, Department of Linguistics
12.2024 - 03.2025

Course Support Student Worker

Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI) UO
10.2024 - 12.2024

Primary Years Program (PYP) Kindergarten Teacher

Aloha International School
04.2024 - 08.2024

English Language Teacher

St. Mary's International School
03.2023 - 03.2024

IB PYP Teacher

Kaichi Nozomi Primary and Secondary School
04.2021 - 03.2023

Language Teacher

Tokai Junior High and Senior High school
01.2018 - 03.2021

Head Teacher

We Will Learn Languages Incorporated
04.2014 - 03.2018

Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate)

Silliman University
01.2012 - 03.2014

Associate of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Harvest Christian School International

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Major in General Education

Silliman University

Master of Arts - Language Teaching Studies

University of Oregon

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