Yumaitza Medina
ESOL Teacher
Germantown,MD
Summary
An ESL Teacher specializing in strategies and methods for teaching English as a second lanaguge and offering more than 10 years providing vocational education to adult learners. Highly talented in creating comprehensive training programs and leading instruction in classroom and virtual settings. Adept at using adult learning techniques to achieve optimal results.
- Capable, resourceful ESL Instructor with Elemenentary Education degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and engaged them with exposure to cultural vignettes. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
ESOL Teacher
MCPS: Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Gaithersburg, MD
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with average of 5 students per class.
ESL Teacher
Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
Ponce , Puerto Rico
08.2012 - 05.2020
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
English Supervisor
Department Of Education
Yauco , PR
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for Job title position.
- Revitalized Type area operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Repaired Type equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing Type department of major machinery failures.
- Successfully managed high volumes of client-facing interactions and established strong rapport with physicians, medical and laboratory staff and patients.
- Tracked and prepared Timeframe reports of sales goals for Product or Service to management.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.
- Charged with staffing, performance management and reviews, coaching, mentoring, salary development and budget allocations.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Helped foster culture of customer centricity by aligning with product, marketing, operations, finance and executive teams to drive initiatives centered on customer success
- Built, managed and coached insourced and outsourced team, implementing training programs to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
- Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.
- Mentored newly hired employees on Type equipment and Task and developed training manual for all Job titles to use for reference purposes.
- Performed Timeframe evaluations and reviews for Number employees.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
- Directed staff of Number personnel and managed budget totaling $Amount annually.
- Provided coaching and counseling to Number employees to encourage professional growth as well as meet short- and long-term goals.
- Prepared and managed work schedules, vacation and sick time accurately on Timeframe basis.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Positioned as primary liaison to streamline operations of multiple lines of business within organization.
- Delegated tasks to others on grooming team.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Oversaw and optimized work of Number Job titles performing high-quality Type work.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Oversaw talented team of Number Job titles by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored workshop work flow for Number employees.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education ( K-6) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
05.2003 - 05.2007
Master’s Teaching English As A Second Language - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
08.2007 - 06.2012
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
08.2012 - 06.2019
Skills
Testing and grading
Vocabulary Enrichment
Expertise in teaching English as a second language
Providing workshops for teachers about language aquisiton and tecnics
Certification
Elementary Teacher K-6 ( Puerto Rico Teacher's Certificate)
Timeline
ESOL teacher k -12 ( Maryland Educator Certificate)
09-2020
Elementary teacher K-6 ( Maryland Educator Certificate)
09-2020
ESOL Teacher - MCPS: Thurgood Marshall Elementary
08.2020 - Current
English Supervisor - Department Of Education
10.2015 - 06.2016
ESL Teacher - Department Of Education Of Puerto Rico
08.2012 - 05.2020
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico - Doctor of Education, Curriculum And Teaching
08.2012 - 06.2019
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico - Master’s Teaching English As A Second Language , Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
08.2007 - 06.2012
Elementary Teacher K-6 ( Puerto Rico Teacher's Certificate)
05-2007
Teaching English as a Second Language Elementary ( Puerto Rico Teacher's Certificate)
05-2007
University Of Puerto Rico - Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education ( K-6), Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
05.2003 - 05.2007