Barbara Smith
Toronto
Summary
Professional language instructor prepared for role with substantial experience in online ESL education. Proven track record of creating dynamic lesson plans and fostering student engagement. Highly collaborative, reliable, and adaptable, excelling in team settings and achieving educational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Online ESL Teacher
LingoAce
04.2024 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
ESL Teacher
Amerlish
03.2023 - Current
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Reviewed student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
ESL Teacher
Native Camp
05.2022 - Current
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Assisted students in learning English as second language.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Private Online English Tutor
Independent Contractor
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
Elementary School Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.1999 - 09.2019
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Taught students in kindergarten to grade 8
Education
60 Hour IELTS Specialist Coure.
Global Language Training
11.2022
120-hour TEFL Certification
TEFL Fullcircle
09.2021
Bachelor of Education-Junior/Intermediate
Nipissing University
05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queen's University
05.1997
Bachelor of Physical And Health Education
Queen's University
05.1997
Skills
- Understanding of Instructional Theories
- Curriculum Implementation
- Engaging Instructional Techniques
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Test Preparation
- Personalized Instruction
- Patience and empathy
- Student engagement
- Speaking practice
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Education
other,other,other,other
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher
LingoAce
04.2024 - Current
ESL Teacher
Amerlish
03.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
Native Camp
05.2022 - Current
Private Online English Tutor
Independent Contractor
09.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.1999 - 09.2019
120-hour TEFL Certification
TEFL Fullcircle
Bachelor of Education-Junior/Intermediate
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queen's University
Bachelor of Physical And Health Education
Queen's University
60 Hour IELTS Specialist Coure.
Global Language Training
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