Colleen Jennings, English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL Instructor)

Colleen Jennings

English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL Instructor)

DaDaABC

Location
United States
Education
Master's degree, Education Leadership
Experience
21 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 8 Months

English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL Instructor) at DaDaABC
  • China
  • August 2018 to February 2019

• Teach English reading, writing and speaking to preschool and elementary Chinese students using online
learning platform and Pearson’s Longman curriculum.
• Provide sample class with evaluations for potential students as well as private ongoing sessions.
• Utilize body language, facial expressions and gestures to interact with students.
• Include extra activities to make lessons interesting, engaging and increase learning.

Swim Teacher at Meadowbrook Swim Club
  • United States - Maryland
  • June 2018 to February 2019

• Teach group and private swim lessons to all ages and levels.
• Provide excellent customer service giving regular feedback and recommendations to parents and students.
• Prepare students for conditioning and competitive swimming.

Swimming Instructor at The Trails Recreation Center
  • United States
  • January 2005 to May 2018

Premier recreation center with internationally diverse patronage. Master swim teacher 25 years experience teaching all levels of swimming to all ages, infant to adult, including adults with fear and different needs students, both private and group lessons. Emphasis on proper breathing and form, as well as safety in a fun and healthy environment. Keep records and provide reports on each class as well as report cards to students. Maintain Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and CPR certifications and participate in ongoing employer training.

Scorekeeping at City of Aurora Parks and Recreation
  • United States
  • April 2003 to November 2009

Part-time position keeping scores for Adult Softball Recreational league games. Assistant park manager for tournaments.

Swimming Instructor/Assistant Manager at Schlessman Family YMCA
  • United States
  • September 2004 to March 2005

Teach swimming to all levels and ages. Maintain certifications and company training. Assistant pool manager.

Swim Instructor at Powell Crosley Jr. YMCA
  • United States
  • September 1995 to May 2001

Teach swimming according to YMCA standards, infant, child, and teens.

Education

Master's degree, Education Leadership
  • at Northcentral University
  • May 2018

• Accelerated program requiring weekly papers or media presentations with a focus on education systems transition from didactic industrial teaching to dialectic project-based learning. • Conduct case-studies of refugees in Lebanon including Beirut and camps in Bekaa Valley toward final project "The Learning Center of Lebanon" supporting comprehensive approaches for refugee recovery.

Master's degree, Political Science
  • at University of Colorado Denver
  • May 2016

Courses include: International Relations, Social Movements & Democracy Global Politics, Comparative Foreign Policy, Human Rights Theory-Practice, Advanced International Political Economy: Globalization, Islamic Politics & Culture, Independent Study: Education for Refugee Girls in Jordan; Beginning Arabic I Member 2014 Phi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society Certificate of Diversity: Train the Trainer, Faculty Director Dr. Brenda Allen. Lynx Leadership Social Justice conference; Interrupting Bias, Equity 101. First cohort by Dr. Allen's special invitation the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI) for students, July 19 - July 22, 2016 (candidate applicant as of 4/21/2016).

Specialties & Skills

Social Media Relations
International Relations
Communications
Education
Small Groups
PowerPoint Create and Present
Research and Research Writing
Performance, Worship Singing & Guitar
Recovery Groups
Aquatics Extensive Ocean Snorkel & Diving, PADI Certified 2x, International
Softball Coach, Volunteer
Data Collection and Design Development
Hospitality and Public Relations
Conference and Event Planning
Small Group Leadership
Horseback Riding & Competition 3 Years, Top-Ranked in Puerto Rico Club Circuit

Languages

Spanish
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

TESOL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018

Hobbies

  • Yoga
    25 years of personal training and fitness
  • Belly Dance
    1 year training Phoenix, Trails Recreation Center, Centennial, Colorado 2 years training Lea, Auraria Campus Recreation Center, Denver, Colorado