Amber Guthro
Stellarton,Nova Scotia
Summary
Positive, encouraging, patient certified ESL teacher versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experienced in teaching children from a diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher Online
Self-employed
03.2019 - Current
- Platforms included: VIPkid, MagicEars, Qkids, ZebraEnglish, Outschool
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Virtual Assistant
Self-employed
04.2019 - Current
- Conferred with customers by telephone, chat or email to provide information.
- Completed business correspondence, transcription, and data entry.
- Monitored emails, organized inbox, and prioritized messages for supervisor.
- Kept extensive contact list updated with new contacts and changes to existing contacts.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
Advanced 120 Hour TEFL
06.2023
120 Hour TESOL
03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Development Studies
06.2015
- Completed College-level Coursework: Certification: Social Work: General, Renison College
- Completed College-level Coursework: Certification: Social Work: Child Abuse, Renison College
Skills
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- English as a Second Language
- Technology Integration
- Phonics
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Online Systems
- TPR
- Modelling
- Database and Client Management Systems
Timeline
Virtual Assistant - Self-employed
04.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher Online - Self-employed
03.2019 - Current
TEFL Full Circle - , Advanced 120 Hour TEFL
International Open Academy - , 120 Hour TESOL
University of Waterloo - Bachelor of Arts, Social Development Studies
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