Valerie Nicholson
Rochester,KY
Summary
Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 40 years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Patient and dedicated teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Rochester City Schools
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction
Teacher
Rochester City School District
09.1996 - 07.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ardenne High School
Kingston, Jamaica07.2017
Master of Science - Education
State University , Brockport
Brockport, NY.05.1998
Associate of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Cambridge Institute of Education
Cambridge, England09.1978
Bachelor of Arts - English & History
University of The West Indies
Mona, Jamaica05.1976
Associate of Arts - Education
Mico University
Kingston, Jamaica09.1968
Skills
- Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
- Comprehensive Adult Assessment Systems (CASAS)
- Student Evaluation
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Professional Tutor
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Rochester City Schools
09.2015 - 05.2019
Teacher
Rochester City School District
09.1996 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Ardenne High School
Master of Science - Education
State University , Brockport
Associate of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Cambridge Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & History
University of The West Indies
Associate of Arts - Education
Mico University
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