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SUMMARY
Professional, dedicated and caring TESOL teacher, who experienced firsthand the challenges that come
with not knowing the English language and American culture, wants to help other English Language
Learners become successful members of society.
HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE
ESL Leave Replacement Teacher at Elmont School District
02/2015-06/2015
Implements and modifies Common Core programs, such as, ReadyGen and Words Their Way to promote academic
vocabulary acquisition, literacy skills, reading comprehension and phonics to 19 ELL students with varied learning abilities in
grades K-3. Breaks down large learning tasks into meaningful and manageable learning segments. Administered and prepared
the students for the NYSESLAT, ELA and Math New York State tests. Scored NYSESLAT. Provides morning tutorials.
Screens pre-kindergarten students.
ESL Leave Replacement Teacher at Rocky Point School District
09/2014-01/2015
Taught engaging Wilson Fundations, Leveled Literacy Intervention and GoMath! lessons that consisted of literacy strategies,
vocabulary instruction, phonics and phonemic awareness to 17 students at a beginner-intermediate proficiency in grades K-1.
Provided extra help in the morning. Communicated with parents and other teachers on consistent basis to support learning
outside of the ESL classroom.
Permanent Substitute Teacher at Lindenhurst School District
05/2014-09/2014
Filled in for teacher across various subject areas and grade levels. Taught NYS Modules. Closely adhered to lesson plans and
kept students motivated, engaged and focused. Maintained positive and safe classroom environment. Translated for polish
speaking parents and students in grades K-5.
ESL Teaching Assistant at Harborfields Central School District
03/2014-05/2014
Assisted in an ESL class consisting of 20 ELL students of various abilities in grades K-2. Implemented instructional activities
for individual students or groups to reinforce learning concepts or to catch up students on missed work. Pushed-into three
general education classroom & collaboratively worked with other teachers to support ELLs in their academics. Administered
class tests, STAR & assisted with NYSESLAT.
Student Teacher at Sachem Central School District & Harborfields Central School District
09/2013-02/2014
Executed SIOP lessons promote content and language acquisition. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each
individual ELL student, including those with IEPs, using teaching strategies such as; cooperative learning, guided reading,
creating multi-level tasks and graphic organizers.
EDUCATION
December, 2013