Anna Pressley
Hanoi,HN
Summary
Passionate English teacher dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate and manage classes of up to 25 students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
SAKURA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
07.2023 - Current
- Taught vocabulary, pronunciation, phonics, and listening while maintaining a comfortable learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a comprehensive educational experience for students.
- Boosted student confidence and proficiency in speaking English through engaging activities.
- Utilized various teaching methods and approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring individual student success.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with school standards while incorporating multimedia resources for increased comprehension and retention.
EARLY YEARS HEAD TEACHER
BRIGHTON MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Taught Montessori, Cultural Studies, English, Art, and Drama.
- Assisted administrators in enhancing courses, leading to enhanced student learning experiences and improved test scores.
- Educated students on core principles using meticulously crafted lesson plans that maximized knowledge retention.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
SAKURA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Taught vocabulary, pronunciation, phonics, and listening while maintaining a comfortable learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a comprehensive educational experience for students.
- Boosted student confidence and proficiency in speaking English through engaging activities.
- Utilized various teaching methods and approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring individual student success.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with school standards while incorporating multimedia resources for increased comprehension and retention.
ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & FULBRIGHT COMMISSION
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Boosted overall student engagement through the implementation of group activities, interactive presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that enriched students' understanding of multiple subject areas.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, mutual respect, and active participation from all students.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain order and promote a focused learning environment.
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
AVALON ENGLISH
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Boosted student confidence and proficiency in speaking English through engaging conversational activities and real-life scenarios.
- Utilized various teaching methods and approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring individual student success.
- Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, reinforcing concepts taught in class and building foundational skills.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - German
Berea College
Berea, Kentucky, USA05.2011
Skills
- Teaching English
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Vocabulary Building
- Speaking Practice
- Language Proficiency
- Project-Based Learning Advocate
- Lesson Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Testing and Evaluation
Certification
Teacher Professional Training Course for English Teaching Methods for Kindergarten Children — National College for Education — September 2021
i-to-i TEFL certificate — 120 hours — January 2013
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
SAKURA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
07.2023 - Current
EARLY YEARS HEAD TEACHER
BRIGHTON MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2023
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
SAKURA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN
04.2017 - 07.2019
ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & FULBRIGHT COMMISSION
10.2014 - 05.2016
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
AVALON ENGLISH
02.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - German
Berea College
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