MAKENDY LAZARD
Montréal,Canada
Summary
Motivated, proactive, hard-working TESOL certified English teacher with more than 10 years experience.Having teaching strategies to make English learning easier for all students. Driven to design and execute the greatest and most fun English lessons in an efficient and professional manner. Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Teacher
Online Private English Class
10.2023 - Current
- Worked with students between of all ages on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Boosted student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
School Director
Simple English School
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Plan schedules, design lesson plans and curriculum, train other teachers
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, including staff supervision, facilities management, and budget oversight, ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.
- Expanded course offerings to meet the diverse needs of students, introducing new electives and advanced placement options.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods that encouraged critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration among students.
English as a Second Language Teacher
United Nations (Minustah)
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Teach English to French-native speakers
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Education
Certificate - Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Arizona State University
Certificate - Lesson Design and Assessment
Arizona State University
Certificate - Second language Reading, Writing and Grammar
Arizona State University
Certificate - Second language Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
Arizona State University
Specialization - TSOL (Teach English to speakers of other languages)
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Oral communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Pronunciation coaching
- Listening Comprehension
- Assessment Design
- Feedback provision
- Remote Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Teaching strategies
- Grammar Instruction
- ESL Certification
- Reading assignment planning
- Online Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Online Teaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
Watch American court shows
Timeline
Online English Teacher
Online Private English Class
10.2023 - Current
School Director
Simple English School
01.2017 - 09.2023
English as a Second Language Teacher
United Nations (Minustah)
07.2012 - 03.2014
Certificate - Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Arizona State University
Certificate - Lesson Design and Assessment
Arizona State University
Certificate - Second language Reading, Writing and Grammar
Arizona State University
Certificate - Second language Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
Arizona State University
Specialization - TSOL (Teach English to speakers of other languages)
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