ROSELLA HENRY
La Mesa
Summary
Innovative private adult and homeschool teacher known to establish a fun & engaging learning environment and efficient task completion. Specialize in personalized learning strategies, and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring tailored educational experiences that meet individual learner needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Instructor
Rosella Henry
San Diego
08.2021 - Current
- Designed individualized lessons for home-based instruction in core subjects.
- Prepared daily schedules for family learning routines and study time.
- Taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Guided behavior expectations and maintained focused learning environment.
Private Teacher
Online Instruction
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed tailored lesson plans for English, emphasizing acting and Business English to enhance communication skills for entrepreneurs.
- Delivered personalized lessons through online instruction platforms for diverse learners
- Designed private tutoring plans aligned with student goals and learning levels
- Adapted lesson materials for virtual classrooms and remote study needs
ESL Instructor
Torrance Adult School
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Established positive learning environment, supporting learners in taking risks with English and fostering a culture of trust.
- Created motivating & engaging communicative lessons with a focus on process and progress.
- Continually assessed progress and needs while providing feedback and support that encouraged learners to develop both their language skills and their learning autonomy.
- Managed multi-level intermediate high class of 25-35 adults aged 23-75, accommodating diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
- Incorporated productive and receptive skills, EL Civics and CASAS testing, and ELP and CCR standards into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with teachers to improve curriculum and instructional strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics, concentration in TESOL
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-2019
Bachelor of Science in International Business and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish -
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA04-2003
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Language instruction
- Online instruction
- English & Spanish tutoring
- Adult education
- Classroom management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Collaboration
- Engagement strategies
- Student motivation
- Bilingual communication
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Instructor Aide, Santa Monica College, 2018-01 - 2018-05
Created and executed communicative activities in classrooms of 25 in groups of 2-3 for students aged 20's and 30's in idioms, grammar, writing and critical thinking.
- ESL Classroom Observation 2018-08 - 2018-12
Monitored and analyzed theory and practice, determining my strength in the field of ESL teaching.
- TESOL Instruction (135 hours), Biola University, 2017-01 - 2019-05
Created and demonstrated lesson plans for intermediate English learners.
Certification
- TESOL Graduate Certificate, Biola University, May 2019
- Spanish Community Interpreting Graduate Certificate, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, July 2017
Timeline
Homeschool Instructor
Rosella Henry
08.2021 - Current
Private Teacher
Online Instruction
07.2019 - 03.2021
ESL Instructor
Torrance Adult School
12.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics, concentration in TESOL
Biola University
Bachelor of Science in International Business and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish -
Pepperdine University