English Language Small Group
Resume:
Edward J. Kula
Allen, Texas *****
Phone: 972-***-****
Email: ad0ind@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
* ***** *** ******** ****** high level, 5 years ESL/Adult Basic Education; 7 years of elementary school instruction, 3 years adult non-profit literacy instruction ; 4 years adult level continuing education (part-time), 2 years junior college ESL instruction; English language tutoring; curriculum planning & writing; academic advising & tutoring; BOSS Program coordinator & instructor; on-line course instruction & curriculum development; academic platform management;media technology software usage; instructional design, storyboarding, SMART Board, Utilizing KeyTrain, managing online course curriculum
EXPERIENCE
ESL/TESTING COORDINATOR-Bridgeway Preparatory Academy
Farmers Branch, TX (Aug. 2022-June 2023)
Managed ESL Program, grades PK-5
Coordinated small group English skills tutoring, Grades PK-5
Provided English writing skills workshops, Grades 3-5
Administered required Texas assessments, STAAR, TELPAS, MAP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER, International Leadership of Texas, Lancaster/DeSoto High School, DeSoto, TX (Oct. 2021-May 2022)
Provided ELAR lesson plans for grades 9-12
Utilize Google Classroom for daily lessons
Created weekly lesson plans
Maintained weekly records on grades
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER, The Einstein School, Plano, TX Jan.-May 2021)
Provided ELAR lesson plans for grades 9-12
Utilize Canvas for daily lessons & virtual learning
Created weekly lesson plans
Maintained weekly records on grades
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Fairhill School, Dallas, TX (Oct-Dec. 2020)
Implement lesson plans
Utilize learning platforms
Edward J. Kula
ESL SPECIALIST, AIM EducateWinfree Academy, ELL Specialist at Dallas & Richardson (Oct. 2019 to June 2020)
Providing English skills instruction grades 9-12
Creating & managing ELD high school curriculum
Utilizing district software and applications
ESL/GED INSTRUCTOR, Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, TX (Nov. 2018-April 2020)
Providing English language skills instruction
GED skills Preparation (reading, math, social studies, science & essay writing)
ACADEMIC TUTOR, Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute, Dallas, TX
(Oct.-Dec. 2018)
Implemented academic tutoring program, grades 1-6
Provided reading and math skills tutoring & assessment
ACADEMICS INSTRUCTOR, North Texas Job Training Center, McKinney, TX
(Aug. 2016-Aug. 2017)
Providing TABE reading skills instruction
Providing English Language skills instruction
Implementing Career readiness skills curriculum
Managing online skills instruction
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, AEL Program Cedar Valley College, Lancaster, TX
(July 2015-May 2016)
Implementing literacy & math skills curriculum
Managing online course instruction utilizing KeyTrain
Creating career skills preparation curriculum
Providing English literacy, writing & speaking skills
EDUCATIONAL SALES CONSULTANT, Garrett Book Company, Ada, OK (Aug. 2014-
Feb. 2015)
Providing literacy products to elementary, middle & high schools; public libraries in North Texas
Maintaining records of book sales
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, J&J Academics, Plano, TX (Jan 2014- June 2014)
Implemented ELA, Soc. Studies, Math & Science curriculum Grades K-8
Utilized technology & MS Office software
ESL/ELA TEACHER, Southwest Schools, Houston, TX (August- Nov.2013)
Implemented ESL/English skills curriculum (Grades 6-8)
Created ELA/ESL reading skills curriculum (Grades 6-8)
ELI INSTRUCTOR-English Language Institute, Texas A&M University-Commerce
(Sept.2011-May 2012)
Managed web-based English skills instruction
Assisted international students with college readiness skills
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST- Workforce Development Center North Lake College
(April 2008- May 2011)
Developed & implemented BOSS Program curriculum
Monitored & maintained on-line computer courses
Provided instruction for computer application courses
Managed WIA Short Term Provider programs
ESOL Reading Instructor-Richland College, Dallas, Texas (June 2007-May 2008)
Implemented ESOL reading curriculum for levels 3 & 4
Assisted students with PTT readiness skills
READING FIRST SPECIALIST-Faith Family Academy, Dallas, TX (Aug. 2006-May 2007)
Provided reading skills assessment (state & national)
Administered Tier II/III with reading skills instruction
Assisted grade level teachers with reading instruction
TRIO READING LEARNING SPECIALIST-University of Tennessee Martin, TN (Oct.
2005- June 2006)
Assisted at-risk students with academic issues
Provided reading tutoring & study skills instruction
Facilitated academic skills related workshops
ESOL READING INSTRUCTOR-Richland College, Dallas, TX (Jan. - Oct. 2005)
Provided reading skills instruction to levels 2 3 & 4 ESOL students
Prepared students for PRE-THEA exam
ESL TEACHER, Grades 5-8, Wylie Independent School District, Wylie, TX (Aug. 2003-
May 2005)
Provided entry and exit ESL testing for grades 5-8
Monitored & recorded student progress on daily basis
Developed lesson plans and other instructional activities
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, Bill J. Priest Institute, Dallas, TX (May 1998-Feb. 2003)
Provided ABE/GED instructional skills Assisted students with grammar/writing skills
Facilitated computer-assisted instructional programs
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
ESOL Learning Skills Workshop Region 10 (June 2004)
Supplemental Instruction Leader Workshop (Nov. 2005);
TRIO Budget Management Workshop, COE TRIO Legislation & Regulations Workshop (April 2006)
Region 10 Workshops: Comprehension Strategies for At-Risk Students, Improving Reading Fluency (Jan. & Feb. 2007)
North Texas Technology Conference, Collin College (Non 2008)
Wildfire Training- Microsoft Office 2007, PowerPoint, EXCEL, Access, Soft Chalk, MS Project & Blackboard (eCampus)
EDUCATION
MASTER’S OF EDUCATION, (May 2001) Texas Woman’s University, Denton TX
BACHELOR OF ARTS, (May 1980) Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION, (August 1985) Concordia College,
ESL CERTIFICATION, (Summer 1987 & 1988) East Texas State University, (Garland Campus); Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
References: Furnished upon request
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