Michelle Florez
Online English Teacher
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Online English teacher, adept at effectively communicating with students from diverse backgrounds and varying degrees of ability. Committed and dedicated, possess a proven ability to teach, motivate, and guide students toward peak performance by fostering a positive and energetic learning environment. With a strong track record in delivering impactful remote instruction, skilled in leveraging online platforms and tools to actively engage students, facilitate their learning journey, and cultivate language proficiency. Alongside exceptional communication and organizational skills, possess an unwavering passion for creating an inclusive and supportive virtual learning environment where all students can thrive.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online English Teacher
Lingoda
Berlin
12.2014 - Current
- Deliver engaging and effective remote instruction to students of various ages and proficiency levels.
- Plan and deliver interactive online English lessons that align with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Utilize online teaching platforms, video conferencing software, and digital tools to engage students and facilitate their language acquisition.
- Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of individual students.
- Provide clear and concise instructions, explanations, and demonstrations to facilitate understanding and language comprehension.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive virtual classroom environment that promotes student engagement and participation.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to guide their language development and improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress, ensuring confidentiality and data privacy.
- Stay updated with current trends, methodologies, and technologies in online education through continuous professional development.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines related to online instruction and student safety.
Private TOEFL/IELTS Instructor
Self-Employeed - Via Skype
Arizona
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Teach students the necessary skills and strategies to achieve a high score on the TOEFL or IELTS exams.
- Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with the test objectives and requirements.
- Create a supportive and engaging learning environment for students.
- Deliver effective and interactive classroom instruction, utilizing various teaching methods and resources.
- Provide individualized feedback and guidance to students, helping them improve their English language proficiency.
- Track student progress, identify areas of improvement, and develop customized learning plans.
- Familiarize students with the test format, question types, and scoring criteria.
- Administer practice tests and evaluate students' performance to simulate real exam conditions.
- Provide guidance on test-taking strategies and time management techniques.
- Stay updated with the latest developments and changes in TOEFL/IELTS exams to ensure accurate and relevant instruction.
English Second Language Teacher
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Manta
02.2006 - 03.2010
- Performed student assessments, documented findings and submitted reports on progress of each student.
- Brought culture to life with diversified instructional techniques and use of multimedia strategies.
- Educated students via video chat and other remote learning strategies.
- Coordinated classroom instruction, activities and field trips.
- Built and maintaining positive and open relationships with parents to further support students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
Private Business English Instructor
Varios Companies in the Petroleum Industry
Quito
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Taught English language to students in the Petroleum Industry, equipping them with the essential language skills necessary to excel in their careers.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
ESL Adult Education Intern
Washington English Center
Washington, DC
06.2000 - 06.2003
- Recruitment and Outreach: providing information about programming, schedule, and expectations around education services.
- Intake and Orientation: working with students individually to complete enrollment documents, to discuss goals, and schedule a formal proficiency level assessment.
- Assist instructor in developing and implementing multi-level comprehension and literacy activities.
- Assist instructor in classroom activities including leading small groups and teaching specific components of the curriculum.
- Supporting the Adult Education program in recruitment and outreach, intake and orientation, classroom support, and retention and follow-up activities.
- Support program activities by researching new curriculum content and preparing educational materials as requested by instructor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
The American University
Washington, DC 09.2000 - 08.2004
Master of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Arizona 09.2010 - 08.2012
Online Certificate - Introduction To Pedagogy & Practices For English T
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 01.2015 - 03.2015
Skills
Online Teaching Expertise
Timeline
Online Certificate - Introduction To Pedagogy & Practices For English T
University of Oregon
01.2015 - 03.2015
Online English Teacher
Lingoda
12.2014 - Current
Private TOEFL/IELTS Instructor
Self-Employeed - Via Skype
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - English
Arizona State University
09.2010 - 08.2012
English Second Language Teacher
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
02.2006 - 03.2010
Private Business English Instructor
Varios Companies in the Petroleum Industry
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
The American University
09.2000 - 08.2004
ESL Adult Education Intern
Washington English Center
06.2000 - 06.2003
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