English Teacher Resume Sample

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ENGLISH TEACHER

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Experienced English teacher with passion for both written words and teaching, uses this passion to connect students to the material. Possesses good presentation and communication skills that ensure students learn the material presented as well as they can.

Objective Statement

• To obtain a position as an English school teacher in which strong dedication to the total development of children and a high degree of enthusiasm can be fully utilized.
• Certified English teacher with 5 years of experience in teaching looking for a high school English teaching position. I am motivated to work with children and fully utilize my communication and teaching skills.

Key Skills and Core Competencies

• Good communicator – Mature, patient, responsible and positive attitude.
• Approachable – Good listening skills.
• Passionate and energetic.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Professional Experience

High School District      San Francisco, CA       2003 – Present
English Teacher
Instructed students in English language arts, including writing, reading comprehension, speaking, listening and understanding

Key Functions:

• Developed English lesson plans in line with the national curriculum: Planned English lessons to meet curriculum standards.
• Helped students understand, speak, read and write in English.
• Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all Key Stages. Utilized learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons.
• Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students – Identified and sorted into small, similarly skilled groups.
• Classroom management: Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts. Prepared course work, planned class sessions: Selected/integrated appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction – Organized/delivered classroom lectures to students. Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils.
• Evaluated the students’ class work and assignments: Graded tests, essays, reports and other assignments – Regularly provided students with feedback in line with the faculty assessment systems.

Other Notable Performance:

• Produced high quality resources and took part in the creation of new schemes of work.
• Communicated with parents, students and the teaching administration – Met with students, parents and other educators on a constant basis to discuss student progress.
• Maintained discipline in the classroom – Created a vibrant teaching atmosphere. Recorded and maintained accurate student attendance records and grades. Worked in accordance with school behavior policy to set high standards and expectations for students.
• Tracked progress through assessment and reporting within own teaching groups. Monitored the progression of students in teaching groups.
• Took part in the school quality assurance – Attended and contributed to school meetings and weekly briefing – Worked as a team supporting school teachers in spreading and sharing good practices.
• Interrogated other instructors and interpreted relevant data to use as achievement tools.
• Engaged in the self-review processes together with the school management.
• Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place.

Educational Background & Qualification

• Native English speaker
• BA in English literature
• Bachelor’s degree in English: Bachelor of Science in English Education
• State licensing and certification
• Master’s degree in English
• Bachelor of Education or an Honors degree
• Post Graduate Certificate of Education or TESOL qualifications.
• Number of specialized classes in English literature/grammar/writing