Kasey Skeen

Online Level 5 TEFL Course - passed with merit. Studied the following:
• Created lessons for variety of levels from pre-intermediate to advanced
• Teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Material & resource creation, utilizing internet
• English grammar and how to teach the essential language
• Needs analysis & teaching in different situations
• Classroom management & teaching techniques

M.Ed. in TESOL. Courses taken in first and second language acquisition, best practices in language instruction, curriculum development, and history of English language teaching. Field practice in literacy instruction.

4-year liberal arts college, majoring in French, minoring in English & film studies

Assist lead teacher in instruction of students with multiple disabilities, including data collection and ABA instruction practices. Five hours per week spent re-shelving library books and assisting with book checkouts in an elementary school library. Substitute for elementary teachers as needed.

Ran the day-to-day operations of preschool with approximately 60 students. Managed staff of ten educators by overseeing curriculum delivery, classroom performance, educational course requirements, and payroll. Planned and delivered campus events, communicated regularly with families, and oversaw accounting of school budget, resulting in cost savings and increased revenue for the school. Ensured compliance with all state and local regulations and oversaw transition to virtual class offerings during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Developed and delivered research-based, age appropriate curriculum. Administered professionally developed evaluations and interpreted results for families and colleagues. Liaised on a regular basis with school director and students’ families. Collaborated closely with colleagues and delegated duties to assistant teacher. Engaged in ongoing professional development.

Workplace ESL instructor for adults working in the medical field. Developed original lesson plans and activities. Created and led U.S. citizenship class.

Developed and delivered research- based, age appropriate curriculum. Administered professionally developed evaluations and interpreted results for families and colleagues. Collaborated closely with colleagues and delegated duties to assistant teacher.