Alex C.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
M.A. in German, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 2012 B.A. in German, Anthropology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 2006
Experience
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Instituto Del Progresso Latino ESL Instructor September 2014 - Present • ESL lesson planning and instruction for beginning and advanced adults • Administering and evaluating TABE tests. • Ongoing professional development by attending seminars and workshops • Curriculum development Heartland Alliance for human rights and needs Resident Instructor • ESL lesson planning and instruction for program participants • Supervision and leading of participant during exercise • Keeping accurate and up to date records for DCFS Parkway Area Adult Education and Literacy, Creve Coeur, MO. Adult Education Certified ESL Teacher • Daily lesson planning and instruction for adult ESL learners • Staying compliant with federal guidelines for CASAS testing • Ongoing professional development to maintain Adult Education Certification Sept 2013 - December 2013 University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Graduate Teaching Assistant Aug. 2012 – Sept. 2013 January 2009 – May 2012 • Daily lesson planning and instruction for undergraduate students in the elementary German program • Utilized assessments in compliance with departmental and University standards to inform instruction. • Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences • Leading discussions related to German cultural history • Graded assigned written work in both English and German • Assisted professors in their instruction to undergraduates Sprachenzentrum, Phillips Universität, Marburg, Germany English B1 Instructor Oct 2010 – June 2011 • Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials • Served as an instructional leader by modeling high expectations for students and engaged diverse students. • Ensured compliances with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) • Prepared assignments for student reports; assisted students in organizing and writing research findings. Global Lt, LTD, Festus, MO. September 2008 - Dec 2008 English Home Tutor • Created daily lesson plans and conducting tutoring sessions for a family of 5 • Incorporated in-house and external resources to develop lesson plans and provided students with feedback targeting areas of improvement and aligned their strengths with course objectives and intended outcomes. Gyeongsangnam-do Board of Education. An-am Elementary and Daebang-do Elementary Schools, Changwon, South Korea April 2007 – April 2008 English Teacher • Conducted classroom instruction, prepared daily lesson plans • Created lesson plans and instructed adult co-workers for after school English lessons JBS English Academy Business English instructor COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER WORK Nov. 2007-April 2008 July 2013 – Aug 2013 January 2009- May 2009 October 2005- May 2013 May 2010- July 2010 Garrobo Project: Lourdes, El Salvador Boys and Girls Club: Columbia, MO. Ethnographic research assistant: St. Louis, MO. Ethnographic research assistant: Juina, Brazil References available upon request Garrobo Project Kids on Campus under Dr. Jason Pine under Dr. Robert Walker
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I'm an avid language learner who is a native speaker of English and is fluent in german. I have an intermediate level of Spanish, and beginners Portuguese. I also work in the film industry as a special effects technician and props assistant. My hobbies include leather working and outdoor activities such as canoeing and camping.
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