Experienced, organized, compassionate.

Linda Henifin Palmer

Tel: 616-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

Profile

I am a dynamic and results-oriented ESL administrator and teacher committed to a passion for learning, creating multicultural awareness through teaching the fundamentals of English language, along with the use of special techniques to encourage broader learning capabilities for at risk students. I have a strong talent to develop and implement creative, hands on curriculum that reaches every student's learning style and ability, empowering students to succeed and reach their personal goals. I am a trustworthy and approachable individual with excellent communication to cooperatively work in any given environment. I am always ready to face the challenge of any situation. I am seeking a position where I can develop and contribute while giving my best to meet your specific organizational needs.

Skills

Curriculum development Evaluate student progress

Testing and placing students Able to teach new curriculum

Scheduling classes Hiring and supervising staff

Special events coordinator Computer literacy

High standard of oral and written communication

Facilitate an enjoyable, fun learning environment for students

Achievements

o Served as a Director and Head Teacher for an international school in Japan

o Taught all age levels for a language school in Japan

o Learned cultures of students from a wide range of countries, while teaching in Japan for 7 years

o Developed strong ties with parents of students through holding PTA meetings, events and daily communication

o Taught ESL to immigrants and refugees through Catholic Human Development and Outreach and Kent County Literacy Council

o Facilitated workshops for immigrants at their workplace

o Volunteered for Kent County Literacy Council

Work Experience

o Six weeks of teaching students and teachers in Guatemala

o Seven years teaching ESL at organizations and schools

o Seven years as a Director and teacher in Japan

Academic Background

Masters of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Education, Elementary Education, Grand Valley State College, Allendale, Michigan

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