Wendy Ewan
ESL Instructor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic ESL Instructor dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere for adult learners. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language, gain workforce readiness and academic skills, and understand American culture. Certified in TESOL and TEFL and licensed in California.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Instructor
Monrovia Community Adult School
01.2023 - Current
- Teach bi-weekly beginner and intermediate levels.
- Create and deliver engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Instruct students by using visuals, games, media and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Provide supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student teamwork and cultural diversity.
- Mentored a new teacher for a semester.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Promote critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Adopt new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Maintain student records.
ESL Instructor
Burbank Community Adult School
10.2021 - Current
- Teach classes daily with advanced level students.
- Deliver and develop lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Tailor lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Instruct students by using visuals, games, media and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Provide supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
- Attend workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Give one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Facilitate small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities. Maintain student records.
- Promote critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction and enhance reading and writing skills.
- Substitute for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels whenever needed.
Guest Lecturer (Zoom)
Harvard University Extension
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Guided class discussion to encourage feedback among students for a two-hour session (upon professor invite).
- Prepared and delivered materials to creative writing students on stage and screen writing techniques.
- Sharpened students' learning by focusing on selected core concepts and skills.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create a meaningful learning experience.
- Prevented information overload by limiting content and emphasizing key points.
Adjunct Professor, Writing the TV Pilot
Lesley University, MFA Writing Program
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Instructed an independent study student one-on-one on the outlining and writing of a TV pilot from inception to completion, inspiring a switch in major.
- Engaged student with insightful and compelling discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning.
- Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
- Developed and kindled professional relationship with student to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for student.
ESL Instructor
Belmont Community Adult School
08.1998 - 06.2012
- Taught classes daily with intermediate level of students.
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games, media and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, ORMaster of Fine Arts - Stage And Screen Writing
Lesley University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Sentence Structure
- Student Records Management
- Workforce Readiness
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Immersive Activities
- Comprehensive Adult Assessment Systems (CASAS)
- Lesson Plan Development
- Special Assignments
- Student Evaluation
- Collaborative Environments
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Different Learning Styles
- Providing Feedback
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Sound Judgment
- Creative Learning Strategies
- District Standards
- Informative Lectures
- Instructor Support
- Instructional Techniques
- Individual Support
Accomplishments
Create materials and lessons to support ESL students in the CTE Certified Nursing Assistant Program resulting in the job acquisition of over a dozen students.
Successfully prepare ESL students in job interviewing, resume writing and job searching resulting in reported job acquisition and further academic pursuits and accomplishments.
Have served as a mentor teacher for four new instructors.
Certification
- Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential: Full-time (Clear)
- TESOL and TEFL Certificates, UCLA Extension - 2003
- Teaching Online Certificate, UCSD Extension - 2014
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
ESL Instructor
Monrovia Community Adult School
01.2023 - Current
ESL Instructor
Burbank Community Adult School
10.2021 - Current
Guest Lecturer (Zoom)
Harvard University Extension
07.2021 - 07.2021
Adjunct Professor, Writing the TV Pilot
Lesley University, MFA Writing Program
01.2021 - 04.2021
ESL Instructor
Belmont Community Adult School
08.1998 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Lewis And Clark College
Master of Fine Arts - Stage And Screen Writing
Lesley University
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