Mara Beedle M. Ed.
Lees Summit
Summary
Teaching professional with commitment to high standards and impactful results in ESL education. Extensive experience in creating tailored lesson plans and fostering positive learning atmosphere. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Personable and empathetic individual with passion for fostering language and cultural exchange. Possesses strong communication skills and foundational understanding of language acquisition principles. Committed to creating inclusive learning environment that empowers students to achieve their language goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Volunteer Teacher
Raymore Peculiar School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with student families to encourage parental involvement and support for their children's education.
- Supported struggling learners with individualized attention, leading to improved academic performance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for the development of interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of subjects.
- Utilized various teaching methods and styles to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating engaging activities and real-life examples in lessons.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques that encouraged respect and collaboration among students.
- Promoted an inclusive learning atmosphere by addressing cultural differences sensitively and encouraging open dialogue among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Increased cultural awareness among students by incorporating diverse materials from various countries into lessons.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal testing and informal observations, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Teacher's Assistant
Lees Summit R-7 School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported classroom teacher, such as tailoring academic activities to student language abilities
- Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and games into daily lessons.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in classroom
- Collaborated with colleagues in planning and fostering connections across subject areas for deeper understanding.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted mutual respect, collaboration, and open communication between all students.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Online English Teacher
VIPKID International
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Worked with students between ages 6 and 12 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
- Enhanced students' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enhance lessons and reinforce key concepts for better retention of knowledge.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Incorporated diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and engage all students in the material effectively.
Education
M. Ed. - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2019
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Grammar teaching
- Student engagement
- Speaking practice
- Cultural sensitivity
- Language assessment
- Reading comprehension
- Feedback provision
- Differentiated learning
Accomplishments
- Supported diverse elementary-aged ELLs in-person in their regular education content while supporting their individualized language goals
- Utilized WIDA language scores to assess learners' abilities and to map future language improvement
- Connected with learners' families in school-hosted events outside of regular hours
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ESOL Certificate (To be awarded by Winter 2025)
- Multicultural Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
ESL Volunteer Teacher
Raymore Peculiar School District
08.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Lees Summit R-7 School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
Online English Teacher
VIPKID International
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Elementary Education Certification - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ESOL Certificate (To be awarded by Winter 2025)
- Multicultural Certificate
M. Ed. - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Missouri
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