Reginald Grant
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I am seeking a position Teaching ESL, English or in Curriculum Design. I have been a certificated English and ESL teacher for the past thirteen years. I am a published author and have strong writing process instructional skills. I have worked with a variety of international and domestic students in a wide range of levels. I have presented’ workshops on a variety of topics, both locally and nationally. I am highly energetic, driven, and results oriented professional with extensive experience and success.
EXPERIENCE
Kings Pathways on Marymount California University Campus Sept. 2014 –Present
Academic Studies & English as A Second Language Teacher – International Students Matriculating to Universities
Kaplan International June 2012 – Aug 2014
English as A Second Language Teacher- International Students
Ivy Academia Entrepreneurial Charter High School Aug 2012 – June 2013
English Teacher, Team Instructor UCLA’s “Project Echo” youth business plan development competition
Centinela Valley Union School District (Leuzinger High School) June 2010 – June 2012
English Teacher, Football Coach & served on California High School Exit Exam Development team 2011
Los Angeles Unified School District 2002 – 2010
South Gate High School 2005 – 2010
English Teacher, Football Coach, CASHEE Test Prep Instructor
Gompers Middle School 2002 – 2005
English Teacher, AEMP – Academic English Mastery Program Leadership Award
Teaching Education / Credentials
Los Angeles Community College District – Certificated Adjunct Instructor Clearance ( Non-Credit)
State of California – Clear Teaching Credential English (Test)
State of California – BTSA – New Teachers Course
LAUSD – District Intern Program – Alternative Certification Program
LAUSD - Los Angeles Teaching Fellows Program
LAUSD – Los Angeles AEMP – Academic English Mastery Program course
Teach For America – Mentor Teacher Course
Catapult Learning Systems – Direct Interactive Instruction Training Course
EDUCATION
University of the Southwest
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, TESOL ( GPA 3.833)
Los Angeles Unified School District
District Intern Program – Alternative Certification Program
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science – Telecommunications, Speech / Journalism Department (Broadcast Production and Marketing)
Minors: Creative Writing and Business
OTHER
Author, “A Case for Bilingual Education. A Teacher’s View.” scheduled released October, 2015.
Author, “A Teacher’s View. Education in America” published December, 2014
CASHEE – California State High School Exit Exam development/review panel for English - 2011