Bruce Weinberg
Elementary ELA Teacher
954-***-**** • Cooper City, FL • ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in elementary English instruction, speech, and writing, including recent online teaching. Proven ability to engage students in reading, writing, and speaking, demonstrated by success in re-establishing a drama club and coaching students for state competitions. Possesses FELE & TESOL certifications and a Master's in Theater Education. Eager to leverage strong U.S. school experience and online teaching skills to contribute to Think Academy US as a Remote Elementary ELA Teacher.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Online and In-Person Tutor, Wyzant; Ovima Global; Jade Tutoring; Uceda of Weston, Jose Maria Vargas and Lingua, Cooper City
2016 – Present
Provided instruction in English, Speech, and Theater. Delivered in-person and online coaching for Writing, Public Speaking, ESL, and Interview preparation.
Served as an Online Acting instructor for Ovima Global. Instructed English, Speech, and Theater online for Jade Tutoring. Facilitated in-person ESL adult education programs for Uceda of Weston, Jose Maria Vargas, and Lingua.
Adjunct Professor, Broward College, Hollywood, United States 08/1999 – 2018
Lectured on Theater Appreciation, Speech/Communications, and Acting I. Drama & English Teacher, Miramar High School, Miramar, United States 2012 – 2016
Instructed 9th grade English I and English I Honors. Taught Drama I, II, III, and IV.
Educated students in IB Theater.
Re-established the Drama Club, preparing students for competition and achieving qualification for the State Thespian Competition.
Coached students for participation in regional and national Shakespeare Festivals. Drama Director, Deerfield Beach Elementary School Magnet Program, Deerfield, United States 2006 – 2010
Taught Drama to students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade. Directed children's theater productions and organized Peace Day events. Fine Arts Department Chair; Drama Instructor, Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines, United States 1996 – 2005
Instructed all levels of acting.
Directed theatrical productions.
Coached and developed a competitive thespian team. EDUCATION
Florida State University, Master of Theater Education, Theater Education, Tallahassee, United States 08/1974 – 06/1976
University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Pittsburgh, United States 08/1970 – 06/1974
SKILLS
Speech Theater
Writing Public Speaking
ESL Acting
Elementary English Instruction U.S. School Experience Online Teaching Curriculum Development
LANGUAGES
English
REFERENCES
Penny Goldman, Parent, parent
Provided tutoring services for her children.
Jen Berne, Professor, Nova University
Served as a judge for her students' Shakespeare Competition entries. CERTIFICATES
FELE & TESOL Certification, Florida State University 1976
FLDOE Professional Education Leadership Certificate, Florida State University 1976