Since June 2019
Instructor since June 2019
Reading and Writing English tutor for Dyslexic children
From 44.45 £ /h
I am a primary teacher trained in the US. My specialty is English literacy for children with disabilities. I use the Orton Gillingham method with Maxscholar software to teach children with dyslexia reading and writing. I am in Hellerup all summer.
Extra information
Have laptop or tablet at home
Location
At student's location :
- Around Kjellerup, Denmark
- Around Charlottenlund, Denmark
- Around Charlottenlund, Denmark
About Me
I'm an American teacher who has 8+ years experience in the US and Asia. I specialize in teaching children with learning disorders. I have taught at international schools in SE Asia and Florida.
Education
BA in Education Emory University
Education: Emory University, B.A.
Novna Southeastern University, M.Ed. Concentration: Teaching English as a Second Language
Primary Education certification #1170682
Education: Emory University, B.A.
Novna Southeastern University, M.Ed. Concentration: Teaching English as a Second Language
Primary Education certification #1170682
Experience / Qualifications
Experience:
Title One Teacher for Catapult Learning-Piney Grove Boys’ Academy-, Florida-January 2017-present
• Provide instructional support in reading and math for federally qualified under-performing K-8th grade students in a pull-out program
• Communicate with parents and administration about student progress
• Assess, track and record student achievement following Catapult Learning protocol
Early Childhood Teacher -International School of Myanmar-July 2015 – December 2016
• Lead teacher of the Early Years program at ISM, creating and implementing developmentally appropriate
curriculum for pre-primary students; applying effective classroom management for 30 students ages 3-4 of
Burmese, Chinese, Indian, and Korean background
• Effectively and regularly communicate with parents student behavior and academic achievement
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
• Admissions testing for incoming students at ISM. Determine school-readiness for students entering the prekindergarten program at ISM
Assistant Teacher – Nova Southeastern University, Mailman-Segal Family Center - Davie Florida – 11/2012 – 11/2014
• Assist the classroom teacher in providing quality, developmentally appropriate social and learning experiences for young children (3 months-5 years). Supervise and engage 15+ children in learning activities. Maintain clean, organized classroom environments.
Fulfill work obligations including: promptness, staff meetings, completing childcare licensing, filing accidents reports etc. Creating age-appropriate lesson plans.
Casual Teacher/Intern – Embassy English Institute – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – 04/2014 – 06/2015
• Provided core English instruction and managed sixteen high-school aged students from Europe and South America. Completed seven classroom observations for review and discussion with director. Utilized New American Inside Out textbook with Smartboard.
English Instructor - King’s Kids School, Seoul, South Korea – 08/2010 – 08/2011
• Provided English instruction to Korean students ages 4-11 from set lesson plan. Incorporated age-appropriate academic games into lesson plans. Practiced student pronunciation through conversation. Evaluated students by grading classroom and homework assignments. Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and abilities.
English Teacher – Boat People SOS, Doraville, Georgia – 10/2007 – 05/2010
• Taught the English language to Vietnamese immigrants including grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. Provided American government and culture instruction and preparation for citizenship exam. Practiced conversational English to enable students to study and improve pronunciation. Graded assignments and homework.
Research Intern – Transforming Community Project – Emory University – Summer 2009
• Assigned to work on three research projects concerning history of race at Emory University. Spent 100 + hours reviewing primary documents, oral histories and original manuscripts pertaining to the historical perspective of African American nurses in Atlanta in 1930’s. Maintained weekly blog to apprise faculty of research progress.
International Experience:
Australian Nanny – Sydney Family, Collaroy Plateau - 12/2011 - 08/2011
• Professional Nanny duties included caring for and creating nurturing activities to stimulate child (two boys ages 9 & 11) development. Developed lesson plans similar to those taught in a daycare or preschool. Provided homework tutoring on Math/English/Spelling/Social Studies grades 4 and 6. Transport children to and from school.
Senegal Study Abroad Student – Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Dakar Senegal - Fall 2009
• Completed 16 credit hours of coursework including French, Wolof, West African History, and Gender Development. Engaged with local Non-Governmental Organization to help children with reading and homework.
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Skills:
Technology: Proficient use of Smartboard, Notebook,Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Audacity, Imovie, Paintshop, Art Photography
Certifications: CPR & Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Certified
Languages: Proficient English & Intermediate French
Awards:
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship -June 2009 Robert. E. Bailey Scholarship - May 2009 CIEE program scholarship May/June 2009
References:
Title One Teacher for Catapult Learning-Piney Grove Boys’ Academy-, Florida-January 2017-present
• Provide instructional support in reading and math for federally qualified under-performing K-8th grade students in a pull-out program
• Communicate with parents and administration about student progress
• Assess, track and record student achievement following Catapult Learning protocol
Early Childhood Teacher -International School of Myanmar-July 2015 – December 2016
• Lead teacher of the Early Years program at ISM, creating and implementing developmentally appropriate
curriculum for pre-primary students; applying effective classroom management for 30 students ages 3-4 of
Burmese, Chinese, Indian, and Korean background
• Effectively and regularly communicate with parents student behavior and academic achievement
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
• Admissions testing for incoming students at ISM. Determine school-readiness for students entering the prekindergarten program at ISM
Assistant Teacher – Nova Southeastern University, Mailman-Segal Family Center - Davie Florida – 11/2012 – 11/2014
• Assist the classroom teacher in providing quality, developmentally appropriate social and learning experiences for young children (3 months-5 years). Supervise and engage 15+ children in learning activities. Maintain clean, organized classroom environments.
Fulfill work obligations including: promptness, staff meetings, completing childcare licensing, filing accidents reports etc. Creating age-appropriate lesson plans.
Casual Teacher/Intern – Embassy English Institute – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – 04/2014 – 06/2015
• Provided core English instruction and managed sixteen high-school aged students from Europe and South America. Completed seven classroom observations for review and discussion with director. Utilized New American Inside Out textbook with Smartboard.
English Instructor - King’s Kids School, Seoul, South Korea – 08/2010 – 08/2011
• Provided English instruction to Korean students ages 4-11 from set lesson plan. Incorporated age-appropriate academic games into lesson plans. Practiced student pronunciation through conversation. Evaluated students by grading classroom and homework assignments. Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and abilities.
English Teacher – Boat People SOS, Doraville, Georgia – 10/2007 – 05/2010
• Taught the English language to Vietnamese immigrants including grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. Provided American government and culture instruction and preparation for citizenship exam. Practiced conversational English to enable students to study and improve pronunciation. Graded assignments and homework.
Research Intern – Transforming Community Project – Emory University – Summer 2009
• Assigned to work on three research projects concerning history of race at Emory University. Spent 100 + hours reviewing primary documents, oral histories and original manuscripts pertaining to the historical perspective of African American nurses in Atlanta in 1930’s. Maintained weekly blog to apprise faculty of research progress.
International Experience:
Australian Nanny – Sydney Family, Collaroy Plateau - 12/2011 - 08/2011
• Professional Nanny duties included caring for and creating nurturing activities to stimulate child (two boys ages 9 & 11) development. Developed lesson plans similar to those taught in a daycare or preschool. Provided homework tutoring on Math/English/Spelling/Social Studies grades 4 and 6. Transport children to and from school.
Senegal Study Abroad Student – Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Dakar Senegal - Fall 2009
• Completed 16 credit hours of coursework including French, Wolof, West African History, and Gender Development. Engaged with local Non-Governmental Organization to help children with reading and homework.
.
Skills:
Technology: Proficient use of Smartboard, Notebook,Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Audacity, Imovie, Paintshop, Art Photography
Certifications: CPR & Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Certified
Languages: Proficient English & Intermediate French
Awards:
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship -June 2009 Robert. E. Bailey Scholarship - May 2009 CIEE program scholarship May/June 2009
References:
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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