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Fale Faleafa Palaamo

Library Assistant/ Support Staff
Auckland Central,CO

Summary

Dedicated ESL teacher focused on providing an innovative, fun and inspiring classroom. Track record of encouraging students to master English while also nurturing their love of the language. Committed to finding new methods to get better results and improve the ESL program. Patient and dedicated [Job Title] skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons. Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over [Number] different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation. Enthusiastic [Job Title] dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language and understand American culture. Certified in [Area of certification] and licensed in [State]. Dedicated Volunteer [Type] Teacher well-versed in [Area of expertise] and eager to make difference for [Type] students. Motivational leader with engaging and adaptable style. [Job Title] skilled in motivating and mentoring students of all ages and learning levels. Practical experience living in [Type] regions and studying local culture and social sciences. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14

Years of professional experience

1

Volunteer work and paid Teacher support in Mangere at Favona S

1

Library Assistant at Favona Primary

Work History

The New America School

ESL Teacher
07.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Create lesson plans, including developing assignments, activities and projects, and scheduling special events.
  • Teach five classes each day with an average of 22 students each, including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
  • Use technology to develop interactive teaching activities.
  • Encourage students to use English in their daily lives to increase proficiency.
  • Work with students during planning period to help them catch up or tackle topics they are struggling with.
  • Develop six special events per year to help students showcase their newly acquired language skills.
  • Created an ESL newsletter with 2,000 subscribers that comes out monthly and provides fun information to encourage the practice of English outside the classroom.

STRIVE Prep

Spanish Teacher
09.2013 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Developed lesson plans for four classes with 20 students, each with different proficiency levels.
  • Created activities and assignments to encourage and assist students with language acquisition.
  • Encouraged students through five special events and fun activities per semester.
  • Used technology to make learning Spanish fun.
  • Worked with students who were falling behind to bring them to the same level as the rest of the class, with a 95% of success rate.
  • Took students on a yearly trip to Spain to immerse them in Spanish culture.

Rocky Mountain Prep

English Teacher
06.2010 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage four groups of 21 students in the course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways, improving students' progress by 35%.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.

Education

University of Colorado, Denver
Denver, CO

Master of Arts

University Overview

  • Dual Master in Spanish and English

University of Colorado, Denver
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts from English Education

University Overview

  • State of Colorado Teacher's Licensure, Colorado Department of Education

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Administration
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Group and individual instruction

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Fale Faleafa PalaamoLibrary Assistant/ Support Staff