ESL Instructor

Christine Zeld 313-***-****

*********@***.*** ** Parkplace Central, Allen Park, MI 48101

ESL Educator and Cultural Trainer

Dedicated and creative instructor with 30 years of teaching experience including 10 years ESL (English as a Second Language) and cultural training; building trust and strong relationships with expat clients and their families.

Highlighted Expertise

Instrumental in helping hundreds of expat professionals and their families, from numerous countries, learn the English language, and better understand the culture and history of Michigan and the United States.

Natural leader or organizer with demonstrated success coordinating and implementing numerous events and outings state-wide, for families and large groups; as well as prior experience coordinating events, concerts, and camps for more than 200 middle school students, for 20 years.

Utilize effective communication and relationship management skills to generate trust and build relationships to assist with everyday needs, language and cultural barriers, and enjoying their new surroundings.

Core Competencies

Instruct and Teach Program Development Verbal & Written Communication Present and Lead Relationship Management Organization and Time Management Customer Service Event Management Problem and Conflict Resolution MS Office Suite Proficient Zoom, Skype, and Adobe Connect Proficient

Professional Experience

Learnlight, London, UK 2020 to Present

ESL Trainer

Hired to assist with developing and improving English language proficiency of clients and their families from many countries; particularly those from Paris, France moving to Michigan to work for a large automotive supplier. Interact with clients face-to-face and virtually, help clients and their families get settled, assist in finding doctors, schools, and food.

Instruct in English using many examples that help clients better understand the culture in Michigan.

Global-LT, Troy, MI 2013 to Present

ESL Instructor / Lead Instructor for English Outings

Provide English language and cultural training to expat clients from numerous countries, and their spouses and children, for this leading global company delivering language, cultural, destination services. Teach conversational and fluency of English language speaking and writing and reading. Broaden community understanding with cultural training to assist with managing every day needs including interacting with doctors, schools, neighbors, and shopping. Expand community awareness for clients with outings around Metro Detroit, for groups of clients.

Assist in the development of planned group outings program for clients, spouses, and children, which first involves an English lesson relating to the event followed by leading the group to the specific venue ranging from cooking classes, sporting events, concerts, theatre, museums, fishing outings, trips to the Detroit Zoo and Monster Jam evens.

Outings and attending events were so effective and well received that the program has expanded to include 5 additional outing leaders; trained new event/outing leaders who first assisted in several events before becoming leaders.

Crown World Mobility, Danbury, CT 2014 to 2016

English as Second Language Trainer

Hired to provide English training to expats from Spain working with the Henkel Corporation. Provided interactive and conversational English instruction for professionals and their families.

Cartus, Danbury, CT 2011 to 2013

English Language Trainer

Supported expat engineer clients and their families in acclimating and succeeding in global relocations through effective English language training. Worked one-on-one with clients to improve their skills in reading and writing English both for conversation and grammatical correctness. Provided detailed documentation monthly including new goals, progress, and end of course reports. Assisted clients from several countries including Brazil and Mexico City.

Southgate Community Schools, Southgate, MI 1990 to 2011

Middle School Band Director

Led band and vocal music class discussion, lectures and performances using extensive music knowledge and differentiated teaching methodologies to empower and encourage students. Regularly coordinated and led fundraisers, presentations, and concerts events. Implemented well-developed curriculum and disciplines to maintain productive learning environments

Taught music classes to more than 200 students (K-8th grade) at St. Pius School during the 2010-2011 school year.

Developed accomplished students who earned orchestra scholarships at major universities and became professional musicians.

Prepared students for annual district festivals and MSBOA solo and ensemble festivals.

Educational Background and Affiliations

Master’s Degree in Counseling and Elementary Education - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Legal Assistant Degree - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Additional Training

Coursework towards TEFL / TSOL Certification – Expected completion October 2020

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TSOL)

200-hour Program

Blended Language Program - Completed online course to incorporate process into instruction programs

Virtual ESL Instruction Techniques – Completed numerous webinars through Global-LT and Learnlight

Affiliations

Member, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

Member, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Association

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