Patricia A. Nelson
West Chester, OH 45011
Tel.: 330-***-****
Email: ********@*********.***
Skype: patinelson
PERSONAL DETAILS
Birth: South Korea
Citizenship: American
English Ability: Native
Health:Excellent
EDUCATION
2017: TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Cleveland, OH
Oxford Seminars
2008 - 2010: Master of Science Akron, Oh
Major: Education
Minor: Administration
University of Akron
2006 - 2007: Master of Science Kent, Oh
Major: Education
Minor: Intervention Specialist
Kent State University
2003 - 2005: Master of Art Akron, Oh
Major: Education
Minor: Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Akron
1996 - 1998: Bachelor of Business Canton, Oh
Major: Administration
Minor: Management
University of Malone
WORK HISTORY
2019 - 2024 Teacher, Butler Tech/Lakota West High School West Chester, Oh
(retired)
● Taught students Life Skills via Culinary Arts, Personal Finance, & Career Exploration
● Differentiated lessons to meet various student needs
● Met with struggling students individually for tutoring 2018 - 2019 Teacher, Jinshan Jr., and Sr. High School,New Taipei City, Taiwan
● Developed Curriculum Map for three grade levels
● Worked cooperatively with nine different Local English Teachers
● Assisted in Oral Examinations of students
2017 – 2017: Teacher, 3C’s Training Center Sfax, Tunisia
● Taught English to a variety of students from May 23 – August 2
● Developed a curriculum for each class
● Wrote weekly lesson plans to meet the changing needs of various students 2013 - 2018 Teacher, Canton City School District Canton, USA McKinley Senior High School
● Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying intellectual needs, learning styles, and interests
● Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
2011 – 2013 Teacher, Canton City School District Canton, USA Timken Sr. High School
● Designed and developed rigorous and relevant coursework around the state of Ohio Content Standards
● Utilized Differentiated Instruction produced for individual learning styles
● Collaborated with the administration, school counselors, families, and various agencies to write service plans for students
2010 – 2011 Administration Intern, Canton City School District Canton, USA McKinley Senior High School
● Advocated and nurtured a positive school culture that utilized best teaching practices
● Utilized data to improve student success and instructional pedagogy
● Designed and supervised after-school and weekend tutoring opportunities for students preparing to take the Ohio Graduation Test
● Met weekly on an individual basis with high-risk students and helped increase:
Attendance by 25%
Behavior improved by 40%
Grades enhanced by 15%
2006 - 2010: Program Coordinator, Cuyahoga Falls Schools Cuyahoga Falls, USA
● Developed curriculum to meet individual student needs for classes from 15 - 20 students
● Supervised and directed five support staff
● Launched disciplinary solutions that reduced behavioral referrals by 80 percent 1998 - 2006: Sr. Professional Sales Representative, Johnson & Johnson, Inc. Raritan, USA
● Interviewed, hired, and trained new employees, including one and groups of up to 15 individuals; taught them about the medication, sales techniques, company policies, and district protocols
● Educated doctors, nurses, and pharmacists about a specific medication VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2016 - Present: Teaching English to ESL Students, Canton City School District Canton, USA
● Volunteer to work with beginner to intermediate English language learners on vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking in an English class
● I taught several ESL students who are in my classroom, which is where my interest began 2011 - 2015: Student Council Advisor, Canton City School District, Canton, USA
● Developed fundraisers to support our community volunteer programs. One of the most popular going to elementary schools to read with students and take cookies they decorated and ate
● Taught students to become leaders among their peers both in and out of the school building
● Hosted ten other Student Council groups for an entire day, beginning with breakfast, icebreaker, games, brainstorming activities, lunch, and more games
2009 - 2010: Tutored a Young Boy from South Korea New Franklin, USA
● Developed lesson plans to encourage his English language skills
● Practiced reading, writing, and speaking skills daily
● Visited museums, zoos, the theater, and restaurants for both cultural and communication practice ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Languages: Spanish (Beginner)
Travel:USA, S. Korea, Mexico, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Dominican Republic, Canada, UK, Spain, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Bermuda
Interests:Traveling, reading, water skiing, swimming, horseback riding, white water rafting, zip lining, yoga, research
Skills:Classroom management, punctuality, attendance, organization, visionary, professional, communication, teamwork, excellent work ethic