MARSELA LAPA

Boca Raton, FL ***** 305-***-**** adksb1@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Highly organized, hard working with excellent planning skills. Capable of managing small teams and daily activities. Diverse background with the ability to understand a variety of cultures. Impeccable communication skills with attention to detail. Always bringing the spirit of enthusiasm and positivity to work surroundings. Trained and skilled in Neuro-Linguistics and Executive Coaching. Resourceful English Tutor with enthusiastic teaching style to engage students of all ages. Skilled in designing hands-on activities in support of individual learning goals. Offering track record of creating lesson plans that promote improved grades and subject understanding. Skills

Interpersonal communications

Schedule Management

Adult Education

Lecturing

Organizational ability

Problem-solving skills

Group and individual instruction

Creating teaching materials

Homework assistance

Motivating students

Work History

Private English Tutor 02/2020 to Current

Self-employeed – Boca Raton, FL

Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success. Drilled students on subject matter and used flashcards and writing techniques to improve recall.

Assessed student needs and created appropriate lesson plans. Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.

English Language Teacher 01/2017 to 01/2020

Language Exchange International – Boca Raton, FL

Planned lessons for classroom of 20 students.

Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension. Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.

Implemented innovative teaching approaches for students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.

Language Teacher 01/2011 to 01/2015

NLP Learning Center – Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

Taught English and Greek to young professionals, university students and corporations. Planned and assigned lessons, tests, and maintained classroom discipline. Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.

Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.

Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles. English Teacher 01/2010 to 01/2011

Bridge English Center – Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

Taught English to adults, university students, high school students and children. Planned and assigned lessons.

Prepared individually tailored lessons for business English, professional English as well as TOFL exam.

Lectured and demonstrated English language to students. Designed classroom presentations to meet students' needs and abilities. English and Life Skills Teacher 01/2008 to 01/2009 Lidia Foundation – Sarande, Albania, Albania

Involved in the everyday operation of a non-profit organization. Taught basic Englishand computer and life skills.

Involved in community projects for improving the livesof underprivileged children and their parents.

Waitress & Bartender 01/2000 to 01/2006

Battlefield Italian Restaurant – Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland Server/Barmaid

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Executive Coaching Expected in 07/2021 University Of Miami - Miami, FL

Associate of Applied Science: CELTA 08/2009

Trinity College London - Edinburgh-Scotland

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology 06/2009

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh - Scotland

Associate of Arts: Applied Psychology 06/2006

University Of Glasgow - Glasgow-Scotland

Associate of Science: Social Sciences 06/2004

Langside College Glasgow - Glasgow-Scotland

Additional Information

Languages

Albanian-Native

Greek-Native

Portuguese-Working proficiency

Spanish-Intermediate

Italian-Intermediate

Turkish-Intermediate

Russian-Beginners

Contact this candidate