Lauren Leichman
47 Pecan Valley Dr.
New City, NY 10956
(H) – 845-639-3193
(C) – 845-642-6455
[email protected]
Objective: Motivated individual seeking an ESL teaching position where I can utilize my Master’s degree in TESOL to become an integral part of the school system.
EDUCATION
SUNY at Oswego
BA degree in Creative Writing 2011
Mercy College
MS in TESOL PreK-12 (Teaching English as a Second Language). December 2012
Certifications
Work Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching Experience
Lakeland Copper Beech M.S., Lakeland, NY
Mamaroneck Avenue School, White Plains, New York
September 2012-Present
Robin Hill Camp, Suffern, NY
Head Counselor
Summer 2010, 2011, and 2012
Kid’s Corner, Orangeburg, NY
Child Care Worker
06/04 - 08/04, 07/08 – 08/08
Volunteer Work
Meals on Wheels Volunteer, Nanuet, NY
7/06-8/06
Religious School Volunteer Aide, Temple Beth Sholom, New City, NY 10956
9/01 – 5/05
References available upon request
47 Pecan Valley Dr.
New City, NY 10956
(H) – 845-639-3193
(C) – 845-642-6455
[email protected]
Objective: Motivated individual seeking an ESL teaching position where I can utilize my Master’s degree in TESOL to become an integral part of the school system.
EDUCATION
SUNY at Oswego
BA degree in Creative Writing 2011
Mercy College
MS in TESOL PreK-12 (Teaching English as a Second Language). December 2012
Certifications
- Certified in NYS ESOL secondary education
- NYS ESOL elementary school certification pending 08/21/2013
Work Skills
- Ability to actively engage and supervise children
- Flexible with techniques used to teach children in various settings
- Professional and reliable
- Personable, team worker
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching Experience
Lakeland Copper Beech M.S., Lakeland, NY
Mamaroneck Avenue School, White Plains, New York
September 2012-Present
- Independently instructed English to English Language Learners with English proficiency levels ranging from low-beginner to high-advanced
- Developed lessons which integrated content and whole language development
- Differentiated Instruction to accommodate student’s individual needs
- Monitored individual and whole class progress through formal and informal assessments
- Administered pre-assessments to determine their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
- Actively contributed in parental engagement
- Applied data to guide instruction
- Familiar with the NYSESLAT format
Robin Hill Camp, Suffern, NY
Head Counselor
Summer 2010, 2011, and 2012
- Supervised groups ranging between 18 months to 4 years old
- Developed daily activities, which consisted of games, music, and story time.
- Looked after the safety for all campers
- Provided an exhilarating, upbeat environment for campers
- Engaged campers in activities suited for further development of social skills
Kid’s Corner, Orangeburg, NY
Child Care Worker
06/04 - 08/04, 07/08 – 08/08
- Supervised toddlers in a day care center serving working parents where I engaged children in playtime activities, organized outdoor play activities, supervised children during their weekly swim time, and read to children during reading hour.
Volunteer Work
Meals on Wheels Volunteer, Nanuet, NY
7/06-8/06
- Worked at an adult day care facility and engaged with elders. Ran scheduled activities and assisted with giving out lunch
Religious School Volunteer Aide, Temple Beth Sholom, New City, NY 10956
9/01 – 5/05
- Worked with the teachers in Hebrew and Judaic Studies classes assisting with class activities and working one on one with children who needed extra help in learning the basics of the Hebrew Language.
References available upon request