Pamina Lascano
Brooklyn
Summary
ENL/ESL teacher with over 10 years of experience. Proficient in instructing K-2 students. Committed to instilling comprehensive understanding of language and culture through imaginative and efficient lesson plans, and fun activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Editor and Coach
Pamina Elchoueri - Language Coach Services
01.2016 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive language checks with extensive revisions of content organization, structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage
- Perform proofreading and language editing of business documents including corporate blogs, social media posts, reports, proposals, and business plans
- Provide ESL coaching to non-native speakers to enhance their communication of ideas, understanding of expressions and flow
- Provide comprehensive dissertation editing and formatting ensuring that manuscripts adhere editing conventions and prescribed formatting guidelines
- Develop and edit business presentations including speaker notes
- Provide speech writing services including coaching on clear articulation, pronunciation, eye contact and non-verbal communication
- Provide English language and cross-cultural training for expatriate professionals and their families as they navigate their new surroundings
- Conduct in-person and synchronous online Business English instructions and customized lessons focused on pronunciation, grammar, writing and reading
- Provide pronunciation and accent reduction instructions based on phonetics and phonology with focus on proper pronunciation of the succession of words in phrases, sentences, and speeches
- Design and conduct speech writing sessions with special focus on clear articulation, eye contact and non-verbal communication.
ENL Teacher Kindergarten & First Grade
Hellenic Classical Charter Schools
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans to improve English language skills for young learners
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including interactive activities, group discussions, and multimedia resources, to engage students in the learning process
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet the unique needs of each student
- Assessed students' language proficiency levels through regular tests and assignments
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback on areas for improvement
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered cultural understanding and respect
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop curriculum materials aligned with educational standards.
ESL Instructor
United Nations
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide synchronous online ESL instructions to United Nations employees through conversational classes of English as a second language
- Conduct curriculum building and implement TESOL assessment tools
- Incorporate classroom management skills, and teaching of integrated skills.
ESL Instructor
Pace University
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide ESL instruction to undergraduate students learning English as a second language
- Build ESL curriculum, maintain classroom management, administer summative and formative assessments, and engage in monthly teaching observations
- Instruct undergraduate students of Academic English and Conversation & Listening courses.
ESL Mentor
Columbia University
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Mentored novice teachers within the realm of ESL teaching via the TESOL method
- Oversaw lesson plans, curriculum building, classroom management skills, organizational skills, and teaching techniques
- Participated in debriefing sessions with novice teachers and fellow mentors.
ESL Instructor
Saint Peter's University
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Created a stimulating learning environment by focusing on individual student strengths, areas for development, and personal learning styles
- Provided in-person and synchronous online ESL instructions to adult learners
- Identified target language, target structures, and grammar structures to be incorporated in the course map in collaboration with the Program Director
- Conducted formative student assessments.
ESL Instructor
Teachers College, Columbia University
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Provide English language and cross-cultural training for expatriate professionals and executives and their families as they navigate their new surroundings
- Conduct in-person and synchronous online Business English instruction and customized lessons focused on pronunciation, grammar, writing and reading
- Provide pronunciation and accent reduction instruction based on phonetics and phonology.
Education
Master's Degree TESOL -
Teacher's College Columbia University
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Pace University
Skills
- Spelling and Grammar
- Mentoring
- Phonetics
- Business English
- Blogging Skills
- Business Planning
- Editing
- Carrying out Assessments
- Feedback Management
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Styles of Learning
- Team Working
- Team Management
- Punctuation
- Articulation
- Presentations
- Communication Skills
- Planning of Lessons
- Multimedia
- Instructional Design
- Cultural Activities
- Communication Studies
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- TESOL Certification
- Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid (infants, children, adults)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Italian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
Websites
Timeline
ENL Teacher Kindergarten & First Grade
Hellenic Classical Charter Schools
10.2023 - 03.2024
ESL Mentor
Columbia University
02.2023 - 05.2023
ESL Instructor
United Nations
10.2022 - 09.2023
ESL Instructor
Pace University
03.2022 - 09.2023
ESL Instructor
Saint Peter's University
09.2020 - 05.2023
ESL Instructor
Teachers College, Columbia University
01.2017 - 12.2019
Language Editor and Coach
Pamina Elchoueri - Language Coach Services
01.2016 - Current
Master's Degree TESOL -
Teacher's College Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts -
Pace University
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