ESL Teacher

LAURA LI

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EDUCATION

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics GPA: 3.78 2013 - 2015 University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Bachelor of Arts in English & Linguistics (Minor in Translation) Bachelor of Education in Language Education

2007 - 2011

2007 - 2011

EXPERIENCE

Zoni Language Center, New York, NY

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher 8/2015 - Present

Prepare lesson plans and instruct ESL courses to adults in an international classroom setting

Evaluate and monitor students’ performance on a regular basis Long Island Business Institute, New York, NY

English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor 7/2015 - Present

Instruct ESL courses to mixed ability groups in a classroom setting

Assess students’ progress by various types of work such as class presentations and business writings

Courses taught include: ESL Grammar, Fundamental Writing, Fundamental Reading etc. The GO Project, New York, NY

Translator/Interpreter 9/2014 - 6/2015

Translated written documents from English to Chinese to enhance communication with Chinese community

Provided Mandarin and Cantonese interpretation via phone or in office meetings to ensure smooth and accurate idea exchange

Golden Horizons Partners Inc., New York, NY

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher 9/2013 - 6/2015

Instructed beginner and intermediate courses in an adult ESL literacy program for immigrants

Mentored and assisted students in adjusting to the New York City culture Community Language Program at Teachers College, New York, NY English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher 9/2014 - 12/2014

Oversaw the progress of a class of advanced adult ESL students from different countries

Instructed an ESL course focusing on students’ integrated language skills

Created assignments such as class presentations, journal entries, and creative writings to improve students’ speaking and writing skills

Administered and graded achievement tests to ensure standards were met Cheung Chuk Shan College, Hong Kong, China

Head Teacher 9/2011 - 8/2013

Monitored the daily progress of a class of 40 students to facilitate their academic and holistic development

Instructed English as a Foreign Language (EFL) courses in 6th-12th grades

Taught Mathematics in 6th - 7th grades

Collaborated with other teachers to develop the curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments LANGUAGES

Very fluent Mandarin and Cantonese. Excellent command of written Chinese. AWARDS

Teachers College 125th Anniversary Scholarship 2014 Champion in the Hong Kong Youth Translation Competition 2012 Mrs. Rosie Chen Prize in Phonetics 2010

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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