Thomas R. Fisher
Carballo,Spain
Summary
Personable and communicative, I possess a passion for sharing and discussing history and culture. Well-adapted to learning and applying knowledge through my background as a historian and a teacher, I seek to curate engaging and informative English-language tours exploring the history and gastronomy of Galicia.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Assistant
North American Language and Culture Assistance Program
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted English lessons and exercises with primary and high school school students
- Collaborated with teachers in class activities and lesson planning
- Modeled native English to Spanish speaking students
- Shared aspects of American life, culture and tradition
- Participated in school excursions and events
Lifeguard; Swim Instructor (seasonal)
City of Costa Mesa
07.2014 - 09.2024
- Supervised pool to ensure safe use and practice
- Taught youth swim lessons
- Processed transactions and membership registrations
- Interacted with pool patrons to ensure quality of customer service
Conversation Assistant, Substitute Teacher
Eleyra English Academy, Ribeira
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Practiced English conversation with individuals and small groups
- Conducted basic speaking exercises and played games with teen learners
- Assisted student preparation for Cambridge English exams
- Substituted for full-time instructors when needed
Conversation Assistant
Private English Lessons
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Regular speaking lessons with adult clients
- Practical conversation practice for a range of levels
- Modelled pronunciation, grammar and common expression
- Deepened understanding of translatory cognition for Spanish speakers using English (ex
- Common challenges and mistakes, phonetics)
AVID Tutor
Newport Mesa Unified School District
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Tutor students in writing, reading comprehension, history, and other subjects
- Engage with AP World History students in academic writing and research skills
- Assist seniors with college applications process
- Aid teachers in conducting lessons, carrying out clerical and managerial tasks
Education
Master of Arts - History
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2021
Credential (discontinued) - Social Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA12.2016
Skills
- Oral communication
- Historical knowledge
- Research skills
- Writing
- Arts and culture
- Gastronomy and Travel
- Customer service
- Public speaking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/26/93
- Nationality: American
Certification
- TEFL Certification (120-hour course) August 2023, Prague, Czechia: successfully completed a comprehensive 120-hour TEFL course, including teaching methodology, lesson planning, and classroom management for teaching English as a foreign language
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Cooking
- Culture, art, and music
- Avid singer-songwriter; multiple albums of self-produced music
- Backpacking and travel
- Fitness swimming
Timeline
Conversation Assistant, Substitute Teacher
Eleyra English Academy, Ribeira
12.2022 - 06.2024
Conversation Assistant
Private English Lessons
11.2022 - 06.2024
English Language Assistant
North American Language and Culture Assistance Program
10.2022 - Current
AVID Tutor
Newport Mesa Unified School District
03.2017 - 06.2019
Lifeguard; Swim Instructor (seasonal)
City of Costa Mesa
07.2014 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - History
California State University, Long Beach
Credential (discontinued) - Social Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Santa Cruz
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