Nesreen Yanes
Matthews,NC
Summary
Resourceful English as Second Language Teacher with TESOL degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and engaged them with exposure to cultural vignettes. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Union County Public Schools
Waxhaw, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Conducted professional development workshops to educate my colleagues about best practices to support ESL learners
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
English Language Learner Teacher/Chairperson
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Modeled effective intervention strategies and techniques in the classroom
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Facilitated ACCESS /WIDA tests in 8 locations
- Facilitated workshops to support general Ed teachers
- developed curriculum materials to support English learners
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Co-taught with English teachers to differentiate instruction for different grade levels
- Communicated regularly with families using Talking Points
- Organized teacher-parent conferences to discuss behavior and grades
Adjunct ESL Instructor
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Adult ESL Instructor
University Of North Carolina, Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Facilitated Speaking and Listening, Academic Language Courses for levels 1,2,3
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Led International Group talks to educate international students about best practices to succeed in U.S schools
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
English Teacher
Riyadh International Schools
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Linguistics - Linguistics
University Of Aleppo
SyriaMaster of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2016
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Improvements
- Individual Mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Information Technology Literacy Skills
- Studied Abroad in Syria
- English Committee Member
- Job Training Expertise
- Positive Learning Environment
- Language Skills Arabic/English/Spanish
- Technology Integration
- Proficiency in Developing Rapport
- ESL Department Chair
Affiliations
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), Society for Molecular Biology
and Evolution (SMBE), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Statistical Association (ASA),
Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS).
Journal Articles
Available Upon Request
Additional Information
- Awards and Professional Memberships - , BIOCOMP Conference Travel Award (2011), Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2005).
Certification
- Licensed ESL teacher/ELA 9-12 /6-9
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
English Language Learner Teacher/Chairperson
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2016 - 08.2022
Adjunct ESL Instructor
Central Piedmont Community College
04.2014 - 08.2016
Adult ESL Instructor
University Of North Carolina, Charlotte
08.2011 - 01.2014
English Teacher
Riyadh International Schools
08.2001 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Linguistics - Linguistics
University Of Aleppo