Monika Domańska
English Teacher
Cadiz
Summary
Passionate ESL teacher with 6 years of experience and a degree in Applied Linguistics. Highly versatile, having taught levels from beginner to advanced, including exam preparation; ages 3-70; and students from different cultural and economical backgrounds. Focused on providing an innovative, fun, and inspiring classroom experience. Specializing in breaking language barriers and encouraging students to master English while also nurturing their love of the language.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Online ESL Teacher
Freelance
Cadiz
2020.01 - Current
- Creating new lesson plans catered to students' needs and objectives and working with various levels.
- Developing activities and integrating technology to diversify the classes.
- Developing and teaching ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Designing and developing art, photo and video projects to encourage students to use their speaking skills outside the virtual classroom
- Assessing work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Preparing students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Emphasizing critical thinking through small group activities and group projects
ESL Teacher
Chelsea English Academy
Cadiz
2019.09 - 2022.06
- Conducted face-to-face, virtual and hybrid classes for groups of 12
- Worked with kids from the age of 3 to adults age 70, giving individual attention to each student and their needs.
- Prepared students to Cambridge Exams (B1-C1)
- Administered and graded tests and Cambridge mock exams to track student progress.
- Developed and integrated routines, board games, role play, drama and crafts to help in language acquisition as well as to build students' confidence in using English outside the classroom
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities and group projects
- Documented student attendance and progress as well as created reports based on in-depth student evaluations every trimeter.
- Demonstrated great deal of flexibility while switching to online teaching from one day to another and quickly excelling in it
ESL Teacher
Best English
Rota
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Worked with students of various ages, levels and objectives
- Created new lesson plans
- Prepared students to Cambridge Exams
- Administered and graded mock exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Increased ESL students' communication skills by integrating board games and online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals and prepared reports on students' progress every semester.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
ESL Teacher
AMES
Ha Long
2017.11 - 2018.06
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed fun activities and integrated technology to diversify classes.
- Taught one-to-one speaking classes to students on an individual learning program, providing personalized content based on needs, interests and capabilities of students.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared to IELTS speaking exams and corrected advance writings.
Camp Counselor
Diverbo
Madrid
2017.06 - 2017.07
- Led language-oriented activities
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Created outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families and promoted camp participation.
Arts and Crafts Teacher
New Pond Farm
Redding, CT
2016.07 - 2016.10
- Worked with children of varying social and economical backgrounds.
- Designed arts and crafts activities and developed projects to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
ESL Teacher
Purple Hearts Kindergarten
Xingxiang
2013.06 - 2014.06
- Taught large groups of students, age 2-5 through engaging activities and music
- Designed and implemented games and activities emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and listening comprehension
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage students' creative expression in their language learning journey
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Adam Mickiewicz University
Poznań 2001.04 -
Skills
Creativity and enthusiasm
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Online teaching tools
Computer literacy (MS Office, Google Docs,
Exam Knowledge (Cambridge, IELTS, Aptis, TEOFL)
Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
English grammar knowledge
Curriculum Development
Adult Education
Essay Grading
Certification
120 Hours TEFL course by TEFL Open Academy
Hobbies
Travelling, Asian culture, arts and crafts, hiking
Timeline
Online ESL Teacher
Freelance
2020.01 - Current
ESL Teacher
Chelsea English Academy
2019.09 - 2022.06
ESL Teacher
Best English
2018.09 - 2019.06
120 Hours TEFL course by TEFL Open Academy
2018-06
ESL Teacher
AMES
2017.11 - 2018.06
Camp Counselor
Diverbo
2017.06 - 2017.07
Arts and Crafts Teacher
New Pond Farm
2016.07 - 2016.10
ESL Teacher
Purple Hearts Kindergarten
2013.06 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Adam Mickiewicz University
2001.04 -