Blanka Lawruszonis
Ottawa
Summary
An educational professional with proven background in teaching English as a second language. I develop and implement tailored lesson plans that significantly improve students' language proficiency. I consistently focus on team collaboration and adapt to changing educational needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support for students and colleagues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
La Cite Collegiale
09.2008 - Current
- Educated students in English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Utilized authentic materials and real-life scenarios in lessons, making learning more relevant and engaging for students.
- Improved learning outcomes with implementation of differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual student needs.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet varying proficiency levels of students, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
ESL Teacher
Algonquin College
05.2006 - 12.2010
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Enhanced students' understanding of English grammar by creating interactive lesson plans.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
Education
TESL Diploma - Teaching English As A Second Language
Algonquin College
Ottawa05-2006
Master of Arts - History
Carleton University
Ottawa12-1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
York University
Toronto04-1996
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Communicative approach
- Task-based learning
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson plan development
- Student needs assessment
- Authentic materials
Certification
Member of TESL Ontario
Timeline
ESL Teacher
La Cite Collegiale
09.2008 - Current
ESL Teacher
Algonquin College
05.2006 - 12.2010
TESL Diploma - Teaching English As A Second Language
Algonquin College
Master of Arts - History
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts - History
York University
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