Dedicated experienced educator with Master's in ESOL

[cherteachesenglish]

Hello,

I am looking for opportunities to work with ESOL students either by teaching or tutoring in the Fort Lauderdale, FL. I have an MS-TEFL and many years of teaching experience. I am also an educational consultant, can help you design or improve curriculum or programs. I can assist with or conduct action research. Would be happy to use my talents to serve you!

Sincerely,
Cher Trenholme
954-785-0404

My resume is copied below:

Cher Trenholme ESOL Educator and Educational Consultant
401 Briny Ave. #603
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954) 785-0404, (603) 566-8044 Chert222@gmail.com
Education
M.S.-TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign /Second Language), SNHU, September, 2006
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Southern New Hampshire University, September, 2005
B.S. Elementary Education, (Minors: Reading, Theatre) Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
NH Certifications: Elementary K-8; ESOL K-12; Highly Qualified Status: Lang. Arts K-8
+30 Graduate credits in Reading, SPED and Elementary Education

Teaching and Leadership Experience
ESL Specialist, Grades 6-8, Fairgrounds Middle School, SAU 54, Nashua, NH 2005-2006
• Taught 6 classes, Interfaced with SPED; Conducted staff SIOP training and support; Trained ACCESS administrator; NECAP action team; Designed standards-based curriculum: NHTESOL, NHESOL, WIDA and Nashua GLE’s; Supervised paraprofessional

Adult ESOL Teacher, Nashua Adult Learning Center
• Taught beginner and intermediate evening classes to a mixed first language population
• Used a variety of programs and methodologies as well as creative interactive lessons

ESL Coordinator and Teacher for 4 schools, Grades R-12, SAU 40, Milford, NH 2004-2005
• Interfaced with and supported classroom teachers, Grades R-12
• Developed and staffed ESL Resource Center
• Created District ESL Budget ($10,000 +) assisted with District Reading Grant
• Scheduled for 11 classes in 4 schools, Grades R-12
• Created K-12 content-based language curriculum units aligned with NH standards
• Conducted District IPT Testing, Scoring and Electronic Reporting
• Established & Coordinated “Culture to Culture” Multicultural Family Night (parent/teacher/student cooperative celebration of diversity, 500+ attendees)
• Used creative approach with multi-level classes and a variety of ages, languages and cultures
• Experienced with needs assessment, situational analysis, stakeholders, text & program adaptation, content-based literacy

Grade 2 Classroom Teacher, SAU 40, Milford, NH (1994-2004)
• Enhanced literacy through content-based, thematic approach, aligned w/ NH standards
• Won/Implemented NH Reading Grant-“Using Non-fiction & Biography to Teach Reading Skills”
• Skilled in meeting individual needs, child-centered classroom, authentic assessments
• Designed innovative, high-interest reading program using trade books aligned with basal
• John Collins, Project Read, Reading Recovery, Responsive Classroom, SIOP(content-based instructional protocol), NECAP Assessment Team

Elementary Teacher and Team Leader, Groton-Dunstable Regional Schools, MA (16 yrs)
• Taught Grade 1 Literacy for 10 years, also taught grades K, 2, 4 & 6
• Kindergarten (4yrs.)(Gesell-Trained Administrator)
• Conducted Staff Workshops: Individualized Reading, Creating Learning Centers
• Training: Project Read, Reading Recovery, Math Their Way, Project Exceptionally Ready; Donald Graves: Process Writing, 15+ Reading, L. Arts & Literacy Conferences

Personal Skills & Avocations: Adult Literacy Instructor; Reading/Writing Tutor K-12; Extensive World Traveler, Vocalist and Regional Musical Theater Performer, Reading, Poetry and Fiction Writing, Children’s literature, World Cultures, SCUBA, Watercolor Painting, Reiki Certified; Divorced, 2 grown children.

[mariadewey]

Hello, Ms. Cher! Would you be interested to pursue your teaching profession in Taiwan? We are in need of Certified Teachers like you to work for one of our schools in the country. Thank you. Maria/Dewey International - Taiwan