Tania Schollum-Hollier
Orewa,AUK
Summary
Certified ESOL teacher with several years of experience equipping adults and children to function confidently in the English-speaking world. Creative and flexible teacher focused on adapting curriculum and methods to students' needs, including online and in-person instruction. Passionate about teaching English to students with any native language and any starting level of proficiency.
Passionate about learning and learning instruction throughout all facilities of education.
A lifelong learner who strives to provide engaging lessons to create a passion for the English language and learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Orewa Learning Academy (Self employed)
Orewa , Auckland
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English as a Second Language students.
- Assessed student progress and provided appropriate feedback, instruction, and guidance.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students and families.
- Provided individualized instruction to accommodate different learning styles of each student in the classroom.
- Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged active participation among all students in the class.
- Conducted assessments on a regular basis to evaluate progress of ESOL learners.
- Supported English language development using research-based instructional practices.
- Analyzed data from student assessments to inform instruction decisions.
- Provided resources for parents and guardians regarding their child's academic progress in English language classes.
- Engaged in ongoing communication with parents and guardians about their child's educational goals.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic performance and goals.
- Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
- Educated, tutored and mentored students to correct academic problems and prompt personal adjustments.
- Performed skill evaluations to discover areas of interest and competencies in students.
- Instructed students in literature and creative writing to improve comprehension.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
- Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives.
- Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment and practical life skills.
- Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and examinations.
- Addressed student inquiries and concerns related to curricula, course content and class schedules.
- Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
- Adapted curriculum to fit program participants' abilities and needs, using preassessment followed by in-progress assessments to confirm learning fulfillment.
- Created and led strengths-based and engaging class that equipped adult students with skills and confidence to learn English using interactive, culturally responsive curriculum.
- Distributed academic resources and study materials to help students prepare for examinations.
- Helped students cultivate life and social skills like using public transportation, appropriate emotional expression and communicating with co-workers and employers.
- Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help students learn variety of skills.
ABC Programme Founder
Self employed
Orewa , Auckland
02.2019 - Current
- Created an exercise prograt to assist children with Dyspraxia. A 10-minute-a-day programme that teaching assistants can integrate as part of their in-class assistance.
- Developed and created a fine motor kit to assist children in class to strengthen fine motor muscles needed for writing
- Developed all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, and sales.
- Provide RTLBs, teachers, teaching assistants, and the general public with personal development relating to Dyspraxia through speaking engagements and workshops. Most recently, through NZ Government funded Teaching Assistants assisted PD for 2023-2024
- Active Board member of the Dyspraxia Support Group New Zealand
ESOL Teacher
Orewa Primary School
Orewa , Auckland
11.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English as a Second Language students.
- Assessed student progress and provided appropriate feedback, instruction, and guidance.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students and families.
- Facilitated small-group discussions between ESOL students to promote language acquisition skills.
- Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged active participation among all students in the class.
- Conducted assessments on a regular basis to evaluate progress of ESOL learners.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and collaborative projects.
- Adapted course content according to the level of proficiency of ESOL learners.
- Participated in professional development activities related to ESL and ELL education.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessment results, and other relevant information.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
- Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
- Educated, tutored and mentored students to correct academic problems and prompt personal adjustments.
- Led self-guided exercises to improve student understanding of spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation.
- Addressed student inquiries and concerns related to curricula, course content and class schedules.
- Adapted curriculum to fit program participants' abilities and needs, using preassessment followed by in-progress assessments to confirm learning fulfillment.
- Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help students learn variety of skills.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Evolve (Lollipops)
Orewa , Auckland
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Prepared snacks and meals for the children according to dietary guidelines.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Helped maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
- Observed children's development and reported any concerns to lead teacher.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards.
- Provided feedback on student performance or behavior as requested by lead teacher.
- Encouraged language development skills among students through conversations about everyday topics.
- Facilitated social interactions among students during playtime or group activities.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, developmental milestones.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
Education
CELTA - English Teaching As A Second Language
Cambridge University
England On Line01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Massey University
Albany Auckland Distance StudentBachelor of Education - Primary School Teaching
Auckland University
Auckland, NZSkills
- Grammar Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Online Teaching
- Adaptive Learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Interactive Learning
- Student Motivation
- Academic Support
- Personalized Instruction
- Creative learning strategies
- Classroom Management
- Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Group Discussions
- FLUENT IN Dutch
Student Evaluation
- Certified ESOL teacher for all grades through CELTA
- Small Group Instruction
- Certified ESL Instructor
Languages
Dutch
Professional
Certification
- CELTA
- GPA 7.0 at Massey University 2023/24
- Certificate in Working with English Language Learners 2023
- Current Driverrs Licence
Affiliations
- Avid gardener
Accomplishments
- GPA 7.0 Massey University 2023/24
Honors achieved for Linguistics paper Language and Culture
Custom
- Reference: Diane Lambert former Principal Orewa Primary School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Orewa Learning Academy (Self employed)
02.2021 - Current
ABC Programme Founder
Self employed
02.2019 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Orewa Primary School
11.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Evolve (Lollipops)
10.2016 - 07.2018
- CELTA
- GPA 7.0 at Massey University 2023/24
- Certificate in Working with English Language Learners 2023
- Current Driverrs Licence
CELTA - English Teaching As A Second Language
Cambridge University
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Massey University
Bachelor of Education - Primary School Teaching
Auckland University
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