Libbie Stellas *********@*****.*** 206-***-****
Objective:
To assist adult speakers of other languages with their fluency in English speaking and writing, especially for business.
Summary of Qualifications:
Motivate and inspire second language adults and entrepreneurs for maximum language and skill development.
Create lesson plans and materials for many levels of ESL.
Adapt materials for a variety of situations, interests and needs.
Collaborate with colleagues and administration to fulfill student needs
Education
Post – Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Post- Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal Mediation- University of WA, Seattle, WA
Master of Divinity, Andover Newton Theological School, Newton, MA
BA, Boston College, Boston, MA
ESL Teaching Experience
Program Director: Fundraising Academy at City University of Seattle 2016 -present
oCommunity Education for NGOs in the USA - teaching all aspects of fundraising including
grant writing, presentations, prospecting for donors and planning.
Faculty: City University of Seattle, Seattle, WA: 2015- present
oAcademic and Business Writing in the International MBA program
oListening and Speaking for international MBA Students including presentation skills
oAdvanced Pronunciation
oLevel 5 & 6 Advanced English Listening and Speaking
oWriting Lab tutor for international students.
Literacy Source
oTrainer: ESL computer trainer for US immigrant employees using computers 2016
Instructor, Kaplan International English School: 2013 - 2015
oBusiness English
oLevel 3 and 4 Intermediate English
oSubstitute for all levels
oAssisted with Orientation, Home stays, and other administrative duties
ESL teacher at Sheraton Hotel for housekeeping staff, mostly from SE Asia in Seattle, WA
Substitute Instructor English Language School, Seattle WA
Assistant Teacher, Green River Community College, Auburn
Private Tutor, ESL, Seattle, WA
ESL assistant teacher, School of Teaching ESL, Seattle, WA
Other Relevant Experience
Program management, Marketing, Fundraising and Trainer at a variety of NGOs including Special Olympics Washington, Center for prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, as well as Samaritan Counseling Center. 1990 - 20013
Adult Education teacher for a variety of businesses in areas of Strategic Planning, Fundraising and Organizational Development 1985 - present.
Tutor to young adults in college: primarily with writing, Seattle, WA 2000-2005
Full Time High School teacher: Taught all levels in Ethics and Religion
References on request: Rachel Peterson (colleague, City University of Seattle)
Christine Knorr (Former Director: WA Academy of Languages at City University of Seattle)