April *, ****

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Malinda Medlock and I am writing because I would like to

interview for the ESL instructor position that you have available. I have a

Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and English for Speakers of

Other Languages. I have several years of ESL experience on several levels,

including children of all ages, adults, and as an adjunct professor with

the University of Florida. I also have three years of experience teaching

Spanish on the middle school level. I have experience with learning online

from the University of Phoenix. I have brief experience teaching abroad in

Haiti and Guatemala.

I would like to speak with you concerning an interview for this

position. You can reach me at 813-***-**** or by e-mail at

abqyxj@r.postjobfree.com.

Sincerely,

Malinda Medlock

Malinda K. Medlock

Mailing Address:

4936 Locksley Ave

Cell 813-***-****

abqyxj@r.postjobfree.com

Jacksonville, FL 32208

Education: Asbury University; Wilmore, KY

Bachelor of Arts - Major: Spanish

Minors: French and ESL

Graduation date: May 2005

University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ

Master of Education- ESOL Certification

Graduation date: September 2010

Language Skills: Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole

Computer Skills: PC and Mac, MS Office, Internet Explorer, Safari,

Firefox, Camino

Hardware and Software for PC and Mac

ESL Experience: Practicum

2002- 2005

Teaching and tutoring students from Haiti,

Brazil, Kosovo, Korea, The Congo, The

Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, and Guatemala

in group settings and one-on-one

Acquainting and familiarizing students

with American culture.

ESL Bible School November 2004

- Taught five one hour ESL classes for a week

San Cristobel,

Guatemala

- Created lessons for 64 children ages 5-16 in groups of 10-

15

Related Experience: Media Specialist October 2012-Current

Duval County School Board Jacksonville, FL

- Created lesson plans to promote literacy within school

- Developed plans for promoting literacy within school with

administrative personnel

- Organized media center for ease of use

- Taught students proper library techniques

- Worked with colleagues to keep relevant materials in the

classrooms

Spanish Teacher March 2011- June 2012

Columbia County School District Lake City, FL

- Developed curriculum for 7th and 8th grade Spanish

classes

- Used audio visual equipment to deliver lessons to

students

- Taught culture of Spanish speaking countries

ESOL Adjunct Lecturer October 2010- December 2010

University of Florida Gainesville, FL

- Developed lessons for Grammar, Reading, and Writing

classes for International students

- Developed tests for Grammar, Reading, and Writing classes

- Administered and evaluated the CELT exam

Spanish Teacher August 2010- October 2010

Columbia County School District Lake City, FL

- Developed curriculum for 7th and 8th grade Spanish

classes

- Used audio visual equipment to deliver lessons to

students

- Taught culture of Spanish speaking countries

Spanish Teacher/ Physical Education Teacher/ ESOL Contact

August 2009- June 2010

Sweetwater Branch Academy Charter Middle School

Gainesville, FL

- Developed curriculum for Spanish and PE classes

- Department chair for Spanish and PE departments

- Used audio-visual equipment to deliver lessons to the

students

- Provided guidelines for the teachers of English Language

Learners

- Faculty advisor for Student Council and Yearbook

Spanish Teacher July 2008 - May 2009

Robert Cross Middle Magnet School Albany, GA

- Team leader for Spanish department

- Foreign language liaison to middle school superintendant

council

- Cooperated with other teachers and parents to help

students

- Taught culture of Spanish speaking countries

ESOL Assistant Teacher Oct. 2006- May 2008

Pasco County School Board Zephyrhills, FL

- Worked one-on-one in classroom setting with about 20

students from various countries

- Worked closely with classroom teachers to collaborate

schedules to work with students

- Interpreted for faculty and administration

- Facilitated parent- teacher conferences

ESOL Teacher Oct. 2007- May 2008

Pasco County School Board Wesley Chapel, FL

- Adapted lessons to accommodate beginner adult English

Language Learners (ELLs)

- Developed creative lesson plans to accommodate various

levels of comprehension

- Presented lessons and materials to class of approximately

20 ELLs

ESOL Teacher Summer 2004

World Impact Ministries Inc Newark, NJ

- Adapted lessons to accommodate Hispanic adult learners

- Developed creative lesson plans to accommodate various

levels of comprehension

- Provided encouragement according to students individual

needs

- Worked as camp counselor with inner-city kids (ages 5-11)

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