Development University
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K ATIE J . D UNLAP
HIGHLIGHTED QUALIFICATIONS
Over 3 years ESL teaching experience in Spain, the Middle East, and Austin, TX
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (CELTA) from
International House in Barcelona, Spain
Started Foreign Language Education Masters of Arts at University of Texas Austin
Experienced teacher at every level and age group
Experience in teaching students from every continent and many different native languages
EDUCATION
University of Texas Austin Austin, TX
Masters in Foreign Language Education (to be completed by May 2013)
International House Barcelona Barcelona, Spain
Cambridge CELTA in February 2008
Baylor University Waco, TX
Bachelor of Arts in May 2006
Major: Professional Writing; Minor: Environmental Studies
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas International Education Program (TIEP) Austin, TX
Individual Instructor/Tutor Sept 2010 - Present
Giving students from beginning to advanced levels individual instruction (2 hr time slots)
Clarifying and explaining grammar at all levels
Help with reading (vocabulary and learning strategies)
Test preparation: TOEFL (PBT and iBT) and IELTS
Austin ISD Family and Community Education Department Austin, TX
ESL Adult Instructor Sept 2010 May 2011
Instructing classes with over 30 students, varying in educational backgrounds
Preparing lessons focusing on general English communicative skills as well as practical
skills in work environments
Preparing lessons for mixed-level classes, from beginner to high intermediate
English Language Center (ELS) Doha Doha, Qatar
ESL Instructor June 2008 Oct 2009
Taught grammar and emphasis on conversational fluency to teenagers and adults from
beginner levels to upper advanced levels from numerous different countries
Taught reading and writing to teenagers and adults through a variety of ESL methods
Developed lesson plans and activities appropriate for each level and class
Developed new programs and curriculum to teach intensive language classes to business
professionals, also teaching computer skills
Trained TOEFL and IELTS instructor; specializing in writing skills
Instructor to very young children just beginning to learn English
Idiomasvivos Barcelona, Spain
In-Company English Teacher April 2008 June 2008
Taught business professionals of beginner and intermediate levels. Focused on
conversation, correct grammar usage, reading and writing.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Second Language Acquisition Dr. Elaine Horwitz
Studied about current and historical topics in second language acquisition.
Teaching Oral Pronunciation Dr. Veronica Sardegna
o Focused on phonology rules, how to teach different target sounds through minimal
pairs; intonation, word and phrasal stress, word reduction, linking, etc.
o Developed 8 week tutoring portfolio in which I taught two Korean students in
pronunciation for one hour at a time.
o Administered diagnostic tests and then developed syllabus and lesson plans to focus
on specific problem areas.
Teaching Methods I (Listening and Speaking) Dr. Veronica Sardegna
o Focused on current and relevant teaching methods for listening and speaking skills.
o Observed three current ESL teachers
o Taught two mini lessons in class, and for three hours outside class with observation.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
TexTESOL October 2011 - Austin, TX
International Teaching Assistants (ITA) Testing Rater (2010 and 2011)
Health Literacy Workshop by the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas January 2011
CAL's Basic English Skills Test (BEST) Plus Certified Administer Certified in 2010
Setting Student Goals Professional Development by Donna Cutler September 2010
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Studied Spanish intensively in Barcelona, Spain and Boquete, Panama (intermediate level)
Studied Arabic for two years at Baylor University
Extensive overseas travel (Europe, East Asia, Middle East, Central America)
Computer skills: PCs and Macintosh; Microsoft Office; 60 WPM
Interests: Traveling, Acting, Writing, Snowboarding, Camping
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