Frederick County Public Schools - ELL teacher Resume Example

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Nathan Gonzalez

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Professional Summary

Responsible ESL and Elementary School Educator proficient in educating the whole child and planning rigorous instruction that is aligned with the Common Core Curriculum which meets the individual learning needs of my students. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. 18 years in the education field.

Skills

English Language
Education and Training

Learning Strategies
Instructing

Active Listening
Active Learning

Monitoring
Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension
Writing

Coordination
Time Management

Foreign Language

Experience

ELL teacher Aug 1997－Present Frederick County Public Schools － Frederick , MD

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

ELL Summer Academy Teacher Jul 2010－Jul 2013 Frederick County Public Schools － Frederick , MD Provide rigorous, standards-based academic instruction for ELL students in grades 6-12
Develop daily lessons that are student-centered, multi-sensory, and engaging that meed the rigor of the Common Core Curriculum
Celebrate different cultural perspectives and traditions and incorporate them in students' instruction
Plan with the ELP standards including reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Maximize ELL students' acquisition and learning of English to prepare them to be college and career ready

Adult Education ESL Instructor May 2012－Jul 2012 Frederick Community College － Frederick , MD Planned and provided instruction for adult ESL students with little prior education
Delivered instruction in an interactive classroom environment encouraging students to improve their basic communication skills
Provided students opportunities to speak, listen, read, and write in English

MSDE Instructor Sep 2005－Sep 2011 Frederick County Public Schools － Frederick, MD Planned and taught 1 credit course entitled Spanish for Communication to help mainstream teachers learn basic interpersonal communication skills with students, parents, and other related parties
Developed the curriculum and co-taught 1 credit course entitled Best Practices of ELL for the Classroom Teacher to deliver strategies that will facilitate learning for the ELL student in the mainstream classroom
Co-taught 1 credit course entitled Effective Strategies for the ELL student which was a Professional Development Opportunity for mainstream teachers

Education