I am a qualified educator and trainer with over 10 combined years of teaching experience. I have taught multi-lingual and mono-lingual students from the ages of 2yrs old to adults, in a variety of contexts from education, corporate settings, and in medical setting. I am a Level 5 180 TEFL Certificate and a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies.

Education

i-to-i TEFL

Level 5 180-Hour TEFL Certificate

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

• 120 Hour TEFL Course • 60 Hour Teaching Young Learners

Kaplan University

Bachelor Degree , Paralegal Studies

Sep 2006 - Dec 2010

• Concentration: Corporate Law • Major Courses: Legal Research, Legal Analysis and Writing, Legal Ethics, Real Estate Law, Tort Law, Advanced Legal Writing, Business Law, Accounting

Experience

Elementary Teacher

TaylorLove Grace Academy

Mar 2018 - Now

•Teaching grades 1-7 on core subjects: Math, History, Grammar, Reading, English, Social Studies, Languages, and Government and Economics • Teaching Kindergarten in English, Reading, Writing, Math, and Language • Planning, designing, and delivering lesson plans • Experience with classroom management • Teaching in a multi-lingual environment

Construction Engineer II

Verizon (Contractor)

Jun 2017 - Sep 2019

•Provide financial management of real estate and construction projects • Reviewed and approved documentation • Established quality assurance methods& procedures • Responsible for technical training financial management of real estate and construction and new team members.

Learning Coach

K-12 School

Aug 2016 - May 2017

•Assist with lessons delivery • Monitor comprehension and reinforce learning • Modify daily schedule and Attendance • Communicate with primary teacher • Kindergarten Core subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Current Events • Teaching in a Modified environment for students with Special Needs and Development Disabilities

Director of Education

Wood Christian Academy & Preparatory School

Aug 2012 - May 2016

•Planning, designing, and delivering lesson plans • Teaching in a multi-lingual environment • Experience with classroom management • Created and modified curriculum • Incorporated Multisensory learning environment • Primary education level students on all general and world subjects: English, Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Social Studies, Religion, Physical Fitness, Life Skills, Government, Ethics, Geography, French, and Spanish • Promoted to Director after 2 years as Senior Educator

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)

Rollins Kinship Home

Jan 2009 - Apr 2011

•Maintained Respite Provider with Erie County Office of Children & Youth and Judicial Court to include abuse, suicide, neglect and other behaviors related to the child or their environment • Provided care for children and infants which included children with development disabilities • Review records; interview parents, relatives, health care providers, teachers, and most importantly the child. • Provided accurate documentation assignments and reporting requirements • Present written and oral reports to the Court on recommendations for child