Willie M. Daniels
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Dedicated English educator with over 10 years of teaching experience, including ESL instruction, curriculum development, and student mentoring. Proven track record of engaging diverse learners and creating dynamic, interactive learning environments. Passionate about cultural exchange and adapting teaching methods to meet student needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
NASA CALIFORNIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM-LACC
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - Current
- Worked in teams to create projects based on the application of microcontroller kits for solving real-world problems
- Conducted and presented research projects engaging with NASA scientists
Researcher
USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - Current
- Studied Graph Embedding and Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs)
- Participated in research presentations and collaborative sessions
Chief Information Officer, Transformational Life Coach
MASTERING THE PIVOT
Los Angeles, California
01.2018 - Current
- Instructed clients on career, relationship, and mindset transitions using various behavioral therapies
- Assisted clients in modifying destructive behavioral patterns and setting attainable goals
English as a Second Language Instructor/Tutor
BYB ENGLISH CENTER
Torrance, California
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Engaged international students in conversational English and idiom review
- Implemented accent reduction techniques through the study of Standard American English
- Incorporated audiovisual aids into the curriculum and tracked student progress using digital tools
- Created culturally sensitive learning materials for diverse student populations
Theatre History Lecturer, Teaching Associate
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
Fullerton, California
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Co-taught courses to first-year students in an engaging learning environment
- Maintained superior ratings on student opinion questionnaires
- Developed creative teaching methods to make complex material accessible
Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Compton, California
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans while fostering a print-rich environment
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
- Maintained a positive learning environment through effective classroom management
- Created engaging materials to support student learning and participation
English Instructor, English Department, Creative Writing Instructor
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
Los Angeles, California
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Instructed students on writing clearly while using formal conventions of the English language
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for various forms of literature
- Created interactive learning activities to improve student engagement and comprehension
- Provided individualized feedback to support student growth and achievement
Education
M.P.W. - Professional Writing
University of Southern California
B.S. - Communications
Florida State University
A.S. - Computer Science
Los Angeles City College
Skills
- Native English speaker
- Teaching English to non-native speakers
- Cross-cultural communication
- Creating engaging lesson plans
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Educational technology
- Mobile technologies
- System design
- Information security
- Software development
Accomplishments
- Consistently received positive student and supervisor evaluations.
- Developed innovative teaching materials for ESL students.
- Successfully adapted curriculum for diverse learning needs.
Certifications And Skills
- Native English speaker (USA)
- Experience teaching English to non-native speakers
- Strong cross-cultural communication abilities
- Proficient in creating engaging lesson plans and materials
- Skilled in classroom management and student engagement
- Computer proficient: Microsoft Office Suite, educational technology
Timeline
Researcher
NASA CALIFORNIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM-LACC
01.2022 - Current
Researcher
USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
01.2022 - Current
Chief Information Officer, Transformational Life Coach
MASTERING THE PIVOT
01.2018 - Current
English as a Second Language Instructor/Tutor
BYB ENGLISH CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2015
Theatre History Lecturer, Teaching Associate
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
01.2009 - 01.2010
English Instructor, English Department, Creative Writing Instructor
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
01.1999 - 01.2001
Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.1998 - 01.2006
M.P.W. - Professional Writing
University of Southern California
B.S. - Communications
Florida State University
A.S. - Computer Science
Los Angeles City College
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