TEFL certified ESL educator with more than 12 years of experience teaching English to students of all levels. Adept at creating personalized lesson plans for online and in-person instruction, to cater to diverse students in group and one-on-one settings.
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Nia Davis
Chevy Chase,MD
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance
Online ESL Tutor
09.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Provide one-on-one online instruction for non-native English speaking students.
- Teach lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, reading, vocabulary and listening.
- Create weekly lesson plans for adult ESL students.
ISL International School of LanguagesBethesda, MD
ESL Tutor
06.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Taught adults and young learners in-person and online.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
LTC Language SolutionsWashington, DC
English Language Tutor
09.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Worked with international clients and their families to provide English language tutoring in speaking and grammar.
- Assisted young learners in acquiring basic skills to communicate confidently in English.
Global LTWashington, DC
English Language Tutor
02.2017 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Worked with business professionals to improve their reading, writing, grammar and speaking skills in English.
Education First (EF)Washington, DC
English Language Instructor
01.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Instructed international students in a classroom setting using teaching methods such as discussions, lectures and games.
- Utilized technology including personal computers and iPads.
- Monitored students' progress through weekly tracking and grades.
NEW SchoolOsaka, Osaka
Online English Tutor
08.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Conducted monthly English sessions via Skype for adult students enrolled at NEW school based in Osaka, Japan.
- Prepared conversational lessons on a range of topics including health, family, and travel.
Apple English HouseOsaka, Japan
English Language Teacher
04.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Instructed more than 70 kids per week in a classroom setting along with a Japanese co-teacher.
- Taught small group sessions twice a week for students ages 12-17.
- Organized games and other recreational activities to promote English learning.
The Family PlaceWashington, DC
ESL Assistant Instructor
09.2013 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Worked as an assistant teacher to instruct adult students on English speaking, writing and reading skills.
- Assisted with lesson planning and instruction of young learners on English speaking skills through games, songs and field trips.
Columbia CollegeTakoma Park, MD
ESL Instructor
08.2009 - 11.2009
Job overview
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic needs of students.
- Instructed students in the areas of reading, writing and listening.
- Prepared and administered written tests and issued grades in accordance with performance.
Sterling Supplemental Learning CentersRockville, MD
ESL Instructor
09.2008 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Worked with high school students and adults to improve English language skills.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Provided information, guidance, and preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination.
Education
The Language House
TESOL Certificate
2009
University Overview
Syracuse University
Master of Arts from Print Journalism
2002
University Overview
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
2001
University Overview
Skills
- Personalized instruction
- Professional tutor
- Lesson planning
- Business English expertise
- Young learners expertise
Languages
Languages
- English: Native
- Spanish: CEFR B2
Timeline
ESL Tutor
ISL International School of Languages
06.2019 - 09.2020
Online ESL Tutor
Freelance
09.2017 - Current
English Language Tutor
LTC Language Solutions
09.2017 - 04.2020
English Language Tutor
Global LT
02.2017 - 09.2017
English Language Instructor
Education First (EF)
01.2016 - 02.2017
Online English Tutor
NEW School
08.2014 - 08.2016
English Language Teacher
Apple English House
04.2014 - 04.2015
ESL Assistant Instructor
The Family Place
09.2013 - 03.2014
ESL Instructor
Columbia College
08.2009 - 11.2009
ESL Instructor
Sterling Supplemental Learning Centers
09.2008 - 03.2009
The Language House
TESOL Certificate
Syracuse University
Master of Arts from Print Journalism
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
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