teacher/teacher assistant

JESEICKA BLACK

***** – ** Street, Edmonton, AB T*A 3N5 Cell: (780) 297 – 7697; Email: w6ycqe@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Accomplished English Language Learning teacher who leverages strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and teamwork to achieve client objectives. Recognized for achievements in the following areas:

• Classroom Management • Curriculum Development

• Team Building • Mentoring

• Exam Preparation • Individualized Program Planning

Reputation for defining and implementing a shared vision which encourages shared productivity, results and success.

Professional Experience

Community Disability Practitioner, Independent Advocacy, 2010–2011

Edmonton

Supports clients with learning disabilities in home/community/educational settings

• Facilitated the learning of basic life skills and educational skills that promote the autonomy of individuals

ESL Teacher, EF Institute, Istanbul, Turkey 2007 – 2009

Provider of both in-class and one-on-one instruction to adult learners in

both General and Beginner Business English Programs

• Experience working with diverse student groups and adapting material to meet individual and age related learning needs

• Completed a variety of administrative duties including completing documentation and reporting procedures

• Encourage and motivate adult learners to reach their professional goals through the use of English

ESL Teacher, Ugur College, Istanbul, Turkey 2003 – 2007

Privatized Elementary School offering English as a Second Language to students as an education focus

• Able to maintain the attention of large groups including working with elementary aged children and fellow educators

•Created and facilitated learning activities from curriculum; background in interpreting curriculum to achieve learning objectives

•Served as a member of a proof reading committees to ensure proper delivery of materials

Educational Assistant, Edmonton Public Schools, 2002 – 2003

Edmonton

Kindergarten Program providing supports for children with special needs

• Supported students with special needs in the classroom

• Used resources to individualize the curriculum for students with developmental disabilities

• Able to support interdisciplinary learning

Education

Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults from Cambridge University 2006

Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Alberta 2001

Community Activities

The Learning Centre Literacy Association, Edmonton 2010–Present

Provide tutoring to adults at the Abottsfield Mall

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