Michael Brown
Fairfield
Summary
Knowledgeable ESL Teacher with 15 years of experience developing curriculum to teach adult and child learners. Polished in implementing lesson plans, conducting examinations and assessing student's performance levels. Strong knowledge of punctuation, grammar, vocabulary and syntactical structures.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator Assistant
Right At Schools
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Developed a positive scholastic environment by exhibiting excitement, compassion, and admiration for the entire school body.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Contributed to the development of curriculum materials, aligning content with state standards and educational objectives.
- Prepared supplementary lesson materials such as visuals aids, hands-on manipulatives, or interactive games that enhanced student understanding of complex concepts.
- Established strong rapport with students and families through open communication channels and consistent feedback on academic progress.
- Increased student participation with engaging activities and group projects that promoted collaboration and teamwork.
Bartender
Spotify Sports Bar
10.2022 - 01.2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
Stem English
09.2014 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language learners, focusing on grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, writing and conversation.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students develop their conversational and academic English skills.
- Assessed student learning styles and provided appropriate accommodations to maximize learning potential.
- Prepared students for eight specific English examinations
- Engaged in small group discussions with students to increase confidence in using the English language.
- Created personalized study plans for each student based on their individual needs and levels of proficiency.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as role playing, audio-visual aids, multimedia presentations and hands-on activities.
- Conducted parent meetings to discuss student goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and progress reports.
- Implemented strategies for working effectively with diverse populations of learners.
- Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
English Teacher
Colegio SEK
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Instructed advanced level courses including AP Literature and Composition.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Organized extra-curricular activities, such as poetry writing competitions and debates related to the study of English literature.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
English as a Second Language Teacher
IML La Zubia
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language learners, focusing on grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, writing and conversation.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students develop their conversational and academic English skills.
- Assessed student learning styles and provided appropriate accommodations to maximize learning potential.
- Developed partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions.
- Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help students learn variety of skills.
- Established training program objectives and created related curricula and learning materials.
- Distributed academic resources and study materials to help students prepare for examinations.
- Attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
- Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and examinations.
- Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.
Front Desk Agent
Vantaggio Suites
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Greeted customers in a professional and friendly manner.
- Answered phones, responded to inquiries, and took messages.
- Assisted with check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area at all times.
- Verified accuracy of room rates and other charges during check-in process.
- Monitored security cameras in lobby area as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as stocking supplies or cleaning surfaces.
- Addressed customer needs in a timely manner.
- Kept accurate records of guest transactions.
- Managed cash drawer responsibly throughout shift.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Answered telephones and greeted visitors to assist, answer questions and direct.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
- Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
- Posted charges, updated accounts and issued bills to departing guests.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by answering inquiries about business operations and policies, resolving concerns and developing creative solutions to guest concerns.
- Wrote and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents as requested by management.
- Supervised daily operations of hotel front desk in absence of manager.
- Stayed current on local attractions and special events to help guests with entertainment options.
- Leveraged software to confirm reservations and address guest needs.
- Communicated safety processes and procedures with customers during emergencies.
- Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within hotel.
- Answered guest inquiries, recommending shopping, dining or entertainment.
- Input and confirmed reservations for guests.
- Kept records of room availability and guest accounts, manually or using computers.
- Recorded guest comments or complaints, escalating to management for immediate resolution.
- Computed bills, collected payments and made change for guests.
- Greeted, registered and assigned rooms to hotel or motel guests.
- Cleaned and maintained lobby and common areas by restocking supplies and watering plants.
- Prepared basic food service by setting up continental breakfast or coffee and tea supplies.
- Issued room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.
- Arranged tours, taxis or restaurant reservations for customers.
- Performed bookkeeping activities to balance accounts and conduct nightly audits.
- Posted incidental charges to ledgers, manually or by using computers.
Education
TEFL Certification - English
TEFL International Certification (Online)
09-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Software And Media Applications
Heald College
San Francisco, CA04-2004
Skills
- ESL Instructional Programming
- Parent Communication
- Student Evaluation
- Materials Selection
- Group and individual instruction
- Interactive Learning
- TEFL
- Grammar Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Multimedia integration
- Kind and Compassionate
- Student assessments
- Error Correction
- Interactive Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Testing and grading
- Online Teaching
- Student Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Growth mindset
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Educator Assistant
Right At Schools
11.2024 - Current
Bartender
Spotify Sports Bar
10.2022 - 01.2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
Stem English
09.2014 - 01.2023
English Teacher
Colegio SEK
02.2013 - 09.2014
English as a Second Language Teacher
IML La Zubia
01.2012 - 02.2013
Front Desk Agent
Vantaggio Suites
09.2007 - 09.2010
TEFL Certification - English
TEFL International Certification (Online)
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Software And Media Applications
Heald College
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