Lana Khimikus
Natick
Summary
Patient and dedicated ESL Teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Communicated with students using various online learning platforms, webcams and headphones
- Attended team meetings with bilingual and monolingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
ESL Teacher
Lycée Anne De Kiev
10.2006 - 08.2021
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Prepared students for Cambridge exams, IELTS, TOEFL and obtained the status of Cambridge English Preparation Center
ESL Lead Teacher, Franchise Owner
Mortimer English Club
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Worked and excelled as a, Prepared students for Cambridge Exams and obtained a certificate of Cambridge English Preparation Center
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives for adults and children
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Leasing Manager
Dexter Park Apartments
03.2001 - 02.2006
- Managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing plans
- Trained leasing professionals on regulatory requirements, company policies, and office procedures
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts
- Collected, completed, and processed lease applications
- Established key relationships with potential leasers and renters.
Education
Tara's Shevchenko National University Kyiv, Barchelors Kyiv Institute of Philology
Skills
- Adult Education
- Student Evaluation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Interactive Teaching
- Reading Comprehension Expertise
- Lesson Plan Development
- Integrated ESL Support
- Instructional Theories Knowledge
Timeline
ESL Teacher
08.2021 - Current
ESL Lead Teacher, Franchise Owner
Mortimer English Club
04.2016 - 06.2021
ESL Teacher
Lycée Anne De Kiev
10.2006 - 08.2021
Leasing Manager
Dexter Park Apartments
03.2001 - 02.2006
Tara's Shevchenko National University Kyiv, Barchelors Kyiv Institute of Philology
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