Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Rachel Lods

Rachel Lods

English Teacher
Lancaster

Summary

Ambitious English language Teacher with over four years of experience teaching students of all ages. Aspire to work in an environment that focuses on the education and growth of children and young adults, while promoting a passion for volunteer work and learning about world cultures. Proficient in three languages, highly motivated and knowledgeable about social media, marketing techniques and promotion. Willing to adapt to all adversity that comes with working outside of the United States or remotely.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Teacher

Institute of Reading Development, 40 hours/week , June 2022-August 2022, June 2023- Current
Online
06.2021 - Current
  • Received six weeks of training in effective teaching techniques and methods in online environment
  • Responsible for teaching reading comprehension and writing skills to diverse groups of students from ages 3 to 17
  • Developed and implemented individualized reading and writing plans for students, tailored to their unique learning needs and abilities, while regularly assessing their progress and adjusting strategies as necessary

English Language Assistant

Meddeas, 20 hours per/week, Oct 2021- May 2022, Oct 2022- May 2023
Madrid
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing dynamic daily lesson plans for diverse range of English language students aged 5-15 years old
  • Fostered engaging and interactive learning experiences catered to student's unique needs, abilities, and developmental stages
  • Generated comprehensive grades and progress reports to accurately evaluate student learning needs, utilized data to inform instructional decisions and tailor individualized reading and writing plans for optimal academic growth.
  • Engaged in proactive collaboration with Spanish counterparts, cultivating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that promoted safety, effectiveness, and cultural exchange for all students.

United States Peace Corps Volunteer

US Peace Corps, 25-30 hours/week
Washington
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Created, planned and implemented effective English language lessons, clubs and seminars with Ukrainian counterparts in a secondary school in Ukraine for two years
  • Facilitated and assisted in English Summer Camps. These camps addressed the scope of acceptance and advocacy for marginalized groups in Ukraine
  • Wrote and received a Peace Corps, Small Project Assistance (SPA) grant financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in order to fund projects and activities under the scope of Inclusive Education and New Ukrainian School
  • Created and developed projects and trainings focused on various topics, such as leadership, inclusive education, teamwork, media literacy, social issues and academic integrity, with local organizations to promote cooperation and capacity building within the community.

Education

MTESOL - Education

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
09.2021 - 05.2023

GPA: 4.0

Expert in TEFL For Primary And Secondary -

International University of Francisco De Vitoria, Madrid, Spain, 24 ECTS
09.2022 - 05.2023

Advanced Methodologies For English Teachers -

International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, 24 ECTS
09.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Wingate University, Monroe, NC
01.2016 - 06.2018

Skills

Individualized instruction

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Certification

ITTT 120-hour TEFL Certificate

Timeline

International University of Francisco De Vitoria - Expert in TEFL For Primary And Secondary,
09.2022 - 05.2023
English Language Assistant - Meddeas, 20 hours per/week, Oct 2021- May 2022, Oct 2022- May 2023
10.2021 - 05.2023
Arizona State University - MTESOL, Education
09.2021 - 05.2023
International University of Catalonia - Advanced Methodologies For English Teachers,
09.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher - Institute of Reading Development, 40 hours/week , June 2022-August 2022, June 2023- Current
06.2021 - Current
United States Peace Corps Volunteer - US Peace Corps, 25-30 hours/week
01.2018 - 01.2020
Wingate University - Bachelor of Science, Communications
01.2016 - 06.2018
ITTT 120-hour TEFL Certificate
Online- April-May 2020
Pass grade: A

Internationally recognized TEFL certificate course, demonstrating a strong emphasis on honing practical teaching skills, deepening language awareness, refining phonology expertise, and mastering effective classroom management techniques

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