Nicole Dawson
Pawleys Island,SC
Summary
Patient and dedicated ESL Instructor skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. Experienced ESL Teacher with 23 year background in ESL education. Disciplined mindset combined with expertise in classroom management, bringing skill in both individual and group instruction. Strong knowledge of in-classroom curriculum delivery as well as online learning platforms.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct ESL Instructor
SUNY Orange
2006.03 - 2021.05
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Rape Crisis Counselor Bilingual
Mental Health Association Of Orange County, NY
2006.04 - 2009.12
- Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
- Managed cases simultaneously, methodically working through each.
- Consulted nurses on team to improve service provided for each patient.
- Exercised quick judgment in chaotic environments to keep patients safe.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Training in Crisis Intervention
- Training in Human Trafficking
ESL Instructor
FEGS Health & Human Services
2001.12 - 2006.01
- Taught 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.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and growth.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
ESL Instructor
Central Piedmont Community College
1998.06 - 2001.08
- Taught 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.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Spanish Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
1998.08 - 2001.06
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHSkills
- Progress Reporting
- Student Engagement
- Higher Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Test Methods Knowledge
- Student Records
- Teaching Strategies
- Esl-English as Second Language
- Cultural Immersion
- Workforce Readiness
- Immersive Activities
- Classroom Instruction
- Adult Education
- Studied Abroad in Country Name]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rape Crisis Counselor Bilingual
Mental Health Association Of Orange County, NY
2006.04 - 2009.12
Adjunct ESL Instructor
SUNY Orange
2006.03 - 2021.05
ESL Instructor
FEGS Health & Human Services
2001.12 - 2006.01
Spanish Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
1998.08 - 2001.06
ESL Instructor
Central Piedmont Community College
1998.06 - 2001.08
Bachelor Of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Youngstown State University
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