Therese Johansen

• Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
• Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
• Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
• Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
• Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
• Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
• Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
• Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
• Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
• Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
• Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
• Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
• Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
• Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
• Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
• Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
• Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
• Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
• Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
• Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
• Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
• Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
• Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
• Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.

120-hour Online course

Online course included video material, quizzes, and assignments for an interactive learning experience that prepared me with all the teaching skills I needed to start teaching for the first time.

Throughout my TEFL training, I was supported by a personal tutor who is an experienced TEFL teacher.

Basic Math
Geometry
Basic Algebra
Graphs and Functions

Reading for Meaning
Identifying and Creating Arguments
Grammar and Language

Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies
Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies

Reading for Meaning in Science
Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments
Using Numbers and Graphics in Science