Tracy Redding, Foundation ESL Lecturer

Tracy Redding

Foundation ESL Lecturer

The Oxford Partnership

Location
United States - Florida
Education
Master's degree, Education
Experience
15 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months

Foundation ESL Lecturer at The Oxford Partnership
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2019

Deliver English language instruction to A1-A2 Foundation students. Develop and revise lesson plans and curriculum to meet learners needs. Provide remediation during non-teaching periods to assure trainees don’t fall behind. Ensure learning outcomes and objectives are in alinement with lesson plans. Prepare evaluations to assess student comprehension of objectives. Use educational technology to meet learning needs. Create a learning environment that is fun, culturally sensitive, and successful for all students. Attend daily or weekly academic curriculum and departmental faculty meetings.

Foundation ESL Instructor at Interserve Learning & Employment International
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2018 to April 2019

Develop students' foundational skills in English to ensure they achieve B2 or higher language level proficiency. Observe and evaluate ESL students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvements. Establish clear objectives for all English lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by Saudi law and/or administrative policies. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.

ESL Teacher at ROWAD AL-KHALEEJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • August 2014 to June 2018

Responsible for the operation, integration, and coordination of the classroom. Deliver direct group and one-on-one educational instruction to 24 ESL students. Assesses needs and serves as the focal point for gathering and disseminating information concerning the student’s academics.

Para-educator at TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • United States - Washington - Seattle
  • September 2013 to June 2014

Responsible for supporting High School Teachers in designing, implementing, and enforcing student’s targeted learning objectives and behavioral goals. Assisted Lead Teacher in preparing lesson plans. Provided direct one-on-one and group educational instruction to ESL and special needs students. Collected, compiled, and organized information about students’ educational progress and behavioral problems. Administered and assessed students’ coursework and tests. Modified assignments, learning materials, and equipment to meet specific academic needs and learning styles.

Instructional Assistant at NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION AMERICORPS
  • United States - Washington - Tacoma
  • September 2012 to July 2013

Aided grade 2 thru 12 teachers in instructing academic subjects. Provided one-on-one and group educational instruction. Assisted students in developing self-help, gross motor, and social skills. Administered and assessed student assignments and exams. Tutored high school students after school in reading to increase and develop literacy skills.

Assistant Director at KNOWLEDGE KOLLEGE DAYCARE CENTER
  • United States - Washington - Tacoma
  • October 2009 to February 2013

Worked one-on-one with students, parents, and staff to discuss educational standards, activities, policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems. Coordinated with daycare teachers, parents, and students to set individual learning goals to promote success. Corresponded with district teachers and administrators within the Tacoma Public School system to increase students’ academic achievement.

Behavioral Intervention Support Specialist at SERVICE ALTERNATIVES
  • United States - Washington - Kent
  • October 2005 to August 2007

Provided educational, personal, and professional development services for at-risk youth ages 12-18 in a group home setting. Insured registration of all new residents for school by meeting with school officials to arrange any special needs programs required. Worked with school personnel, guardians, social workers, and probation officers to achieve educational and treatment plan goals. Assisted residents with school work, test preparations, educational interests, and self-care skills and tasks

Education

Master's degree, Education
  • at Antioch University
  • March 2013
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts
  • at Evergreen State College
  • September 2009

Specialties & Skills

Lesson Planning & Support, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Student Progress Monitoring,
differentiated learning strategies, Group Activity Planning & Management, Classroom Management

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate (Training)
Training Institute:
Oxford Seminars
Date Attended:
July 2018
Duration:
140 hours

Hobbies

  • I enjoy traveling around the world, and learning to cook new recipes.