Jonathan Catindig, ESL Instructor / English Teacher

Jonathan Catindig

ESL Instructor / English Teacher

Al Ezdihar Language Institute

Location
Philippines - Santa Rosa
Education
Bachelor's degree, English Studies
Experience
8 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 2 Months

ESL Instructor / English Teacher at Al Ezdihar Language Institute
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • October 2018 to November 2020

Taught English to different levels of learners from Beginner to Advanced focusing on the four language skills - speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
Delivered concise and accurate lessons to suit students' needs.
Prepared weekly exams and reports for each class level.
Prepared lessons for special classes in speaking and writing.
Modified, integrated, and incorporated lessons.
Used smart board technology in delivering coherent lessons.
Provided other learning resources and classroom activities to motivate learners.
Assessed and evaluated students' learning abilities and class performances.
Administered and conducted leveling of students for placement test and interview.
Conducted special classes in Saudi public schools.
Taught online classes in General English and Speaking courses via Zoom.

English Teacher at Al Oruba International Schools
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2014 to June 2018

Prepared weekly lesson plans, instructional materials, and worksheets to be used in class.
Created a vibrant, favorable, and interactive teaching atmosphere in the classroom.
Helped students to understand, speak, read, and write in English.
Delivered engaging, coherent lectures, and motivating lessons.
Delivered lessons using online and offline books by means of smart board technology.
Modified and integrated lessons to meet the learning needs of individual students.
Utilized learning technologies in the planning and delivery of lessons.
Motivated and encouraged individual students to participate actively in class.
Adapted fun and engaging educational and recreational activities.
Shared lessons and resources via EDMODO and Winjigo and used them as means of communication with students and parents. 
Implemented discipline, and encouraged students to follow classroom rules, and reinforced appropriate behavior.
Evaluated and monitored students' progress and class performance.

Private English Teacher at Private English Tutorial (Vietnam /KSA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2012 to May 2018

Provided General English and English Conversation lessons to young and adult learners.
Taught grammar and basic writing task to improve student’s writing ability.
Coached and mentored students to gain confidence and fluency in speaking and reading.

English Facilitator / Teacher at Super Youth Language School
  • Vietnam
  • November 2012 to December 2013

Taught English to young learners to develop their communication skills.
Provided learning activities to create a conducive environment for learning and recreation.
Provided additional instructional materials, visual aids, and other teaching tools to help and guide the students .
Motivated and encouraged the students to participate in classroom activities and recitations.
Monitored and evaluated the progress of individual students.

English Teacher / Conversational English Teacher at CEP Language Center
  • Vietnam
  • October 2012 to December 2013

Taught English to adult students to improve their vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, word order, and pronunciation.
Coached students to use the language correctly, efficiently, effectively, and with confidence.
Provided learning activities, and materials that would help and guide students.
Provided lessons, different instructional resources, and methods that will meet students' varying needs.
Encouraged students to participate in classroom activities, topic discussions, and role plays.
Monitored and evaluated the progress of individual students.

English Trainer at CBT Vietnam
  • Vietnam
  • September 2012 to September 2012

Taught English to adults to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
Provided conversational English and encouraged the students to participate in class.
Provided learning activities and materials that would help and guide students.
Identified and selected different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
Encouraged and monitored the progress of individual students.

English Teacher at Moevenpick Hotel Saigon
  • Vietnam
  • July 2012 to August 2012

Taught English to hotel employees to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
• Provided conversational English and encouraged the students to participate in class.
• Provided learning activities and materials that would help and guide students.
• Identified and selected different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Monitored and evaluated the progress of individual students.

Education

Bachelor's degree, English Studies
  • at Arellano University Manila
  • April 2023

Graduated Cum Laude

Bachelor's degree, Physical Therapy
  • at Saint Louis Anne College
  • April 1998

Graduated with Honors (Fourth Outstanding Student). Underwent a 10 month internship program. Served as one of the Batch Officers during internship program in various hospitals and clinics. Served as class PRO from second year up to fifth year.

Specialties & Skills

Teaching English
MS Office
English Proficiency
Business English
Medical English
English Tutoring
Lesson Planning
Tutoring
Classroom Management
Conversational English
coordination
curriculum development
lesson planning
classroom management
communication
customer service

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Earning Units in Professional Education (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Advanced TESOL Certification (Training)
Training Institute:
American TESOL Institute Philippines
Date Attended:
August 2017
Duration:
120 hours
Differentiated Learning, Note Making, Effective Feedback, and Rubrics (Training)
Training Institute:
OIS - Professional Development
Date Attended:
January 2018
Differentiated Learning and Teaching Strategies (Training)
Training Institute:
A.I.A.A. / Eduperts
Date Attended:
May 2017
Behavior Reinforcement (Training)
Training Institute:
OIS - Professional Development
Date Attended:
March 2017
Using Smart Board Effectively (Training)
Training Institute:
OIS - Professional Development
Date Attended:
December 2016
Cooperative Learning Techniques (Training)
Training Institute:
OIS - Professional Development
Date Attended:
November 2016
Guest Care Heart of Business / Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Training)
Training Institute:
Dubai International Hotel
Date Attended:
March 2002
Curriculum: Scope & Sequence Integration and Continuity / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Training)
Training Institute:
A.I.A.A./Eduperts
Date Attended:
March 2015
Telephone Skills Enhancement Training / Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Trends Philippines
Date Attended:
October 2007
Basic Customer Service / Manila, Philippines (Training)
Training Institute:
City Garden Suites Manila
Date Attended:
February 2004
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) / 120 Hrs. Program / EnglishTech Philippines (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Cambridge Day Vietnam / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge University Press
Date Attended:
March 2013

Hobbies

  • travelling, reading, and watching documentaries and news