Alex Ligas, Mentor/Teacher

Alex Ligas

Mentor/Teacher

King Saud University

Location
United States
Education
Master's degree, general business
Experience
18 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 0 Months

Mentor/Teacher at King Saud University
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2014

Responsible for designing professional development courses in accordance with established standards. Planned lessons & taught English language while also training new teachers on the skills needed to teach English. Diligently perform duties and while receiving the highest marks for my observations in classes. Remained flexible to perform extra work and receive praise accordingly. Involve in building by mentoring new teachers. Worked with curriculum manger on streamlining their database entry. Maintain good relationship and also earn respect of both the students and my peers.

Visiting Lecturer at North American College
  • China
  • September 2013 to August 2014

Taught specialized business courses. (US Taxes, Personal Finance & Advertising) in English. Developed lesson plans, syllabus & related materials. Created a Learning Management System so students can see their grades, check their absentee and see samples of required work.

Visiting Lecturer at Shaoyang University
  • China
  • October 2012 to August 2013

Developed & coordinated business courses in English and lesson plans, Powerpoints, case studies, syllabuses & related learning materials. Supplemented class materials through on-line tools & teaching methods. Created an on-line versions of lecture classes. Held discussions on current events, managed classes of 40+ students.

Trainer at TVTC/Interling/English Gate Academy
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2011 to August 2012

Taught with an emphasis placed on the student centered learning. Taught interview skills, resume & business writing. Coached students in real life work settings. Collaborated with & lead other teachers in bringing new ideas to the classroom through increased vocabulary & diversification regarding accents. Mentored new teachers. Trained teachers in Excel & Smartboard.

ESL Teacher at Miaoli Ministry of Eduacation
  • Taiwan
  • August 2009 to August 2011

Taught with an emphasis placed on school level tests and applying the texts sample dialog towards everyday English use. Prepared lesson plans, power points, worksheets activities and tests for my classes. Committee to design the Mobile English Village North Elementary school curriculum. Wrote and illustrated English books for my classes and wrote plays and assisted in directing the play for an English drama competitions.

ESL Teacher at EPIK
  • Korea (South)
  • September 2007 to August 2009

Taught with an emphasis placed on conversational and practical English. Researched and taught both North American and British English vocabulary. Prepared lesson plans and power points for all my classes. Created fun activities to enhance the learning environment and motivate the students.

ESL Teacher at EWHA
  • Korea (South)
  • November 2006 to August 2007

Taught Kindergarten through elementary. Evaluated text books and created tests, lesson plans and new writing assignments. Helped them to improve their writing skills. Tutored students one on one. Prepared progress evaluations, with an emphasis placed on helping students prepare for TOEIC and TOEFL.

ESL Teacher at English Story Garden
  • Korea (South)
  • May 2006 to November 2006

Taught from kindergarten to middle school. Created lesson plans and evaluated students on the basis of their performance. Escorted students on field trips and helped them with development of new games and fun activities to increase vocabulary along with improving their classroom experience.

Education

Master's degree, general business
  • at Amberton University
  • February 2010
Diploma, TESOL
  • at Maselles Career College
  • August 2007
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Saint Leo University
  • June 2007
Bachelor's degree, general business
  • at University of the State of New York
  • June 1992

Specialties & Skills

English
Team Management
Accounting
Staff Training
Business English
MS Office
Accounting Programs

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

American Accounting Association
  • Member
  • April 2010

Training and Certifications

Temporary teacher's license (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2009
Valid Until:
September 2011