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Rachel Lods

Sherman Oaks,CA

Summary

English language teacher with over five years of experience instructing diverse age groups. Skilled in three languages: English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Knowledgeable in social media and marketing strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Highly adaptable and motivated to address challenges in educational environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct ESL Instructor

Antelope Valley College
08.2024 - Current
  • Designed and delivered engaging lessons for ESL courses, focusing on foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
  • Fostered an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange and supported diverse learning styles in online and in person classroom environments.

General Education Teacher

Sundown Elementary School
12.2023 - 06.2025
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans to enhance literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly.
  • Tailored instructional strategies to address individual learning needs for optimal student outcomes.

English Language Assistant

Meddeas
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and executed daily lesson plans for English language students spanning ages 5 to 15 years old.
  • Collaborated closely with Spanish counterparts to create a secure and conducive learning environment, ensuring effective educational outcomes for students.

US Peace Corps Volunteer

US Peace Corps
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Created, planned and implemented effective English language lessons, clubs and seminars with Ukrainian counterparts in a secondary school in Ukraine for two years.
  • Facilitated and assisted in English Summer Camps addressing acceptance and advocacy for marginalized groups in Ukraine.
  • Wrote and received a Peace Corps, Small Project Assistance (SPA) grant financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Created and developed projects and trainings focused on various topics, such as inclusive education and media literacy with local organizations to promote cooperation and capacity building within the community.

Education

Master - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Arizona State University
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Wingate University
Monroe, NC
05.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Student engagement
  • Instructional design

Timeline

Adjunct ESL Instructor

Antelope Valley College
08.2024 - Current

General Education Teacher

Sundown Elementary School
12.2023 - 06.2025

English Language Assistant

Meddeas
08.2021 - 05.2022

US Peace Corps Volunteer

US Peace Corps
08.2018 - 03.2020

Master - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Wingate University

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