DELESHA CHARLESTON
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hard-working professional with 2+ years of experience and proven knowledge of course diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom environments. Trained in creating unit plans according to WIDA and NCDPI standards, assessments, and tutoring. Driven ML teacher and expert in English Language Acquisition. Successful in developing robust education and training programs. Accomplished in placing students in rewarding internships leading to full-time employment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Lead Teacher
Ranson IB Middle School
Charlotte
08.2021 - Current
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques
- Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction
- Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
Student Teacher
North Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Evaluated students to uncover learning deficiencies and devise improvement plans
- Observed fellow mentor teacher in classroom to improve skills and communication
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Shadowed classroom teacher to learn current standards and best practices
- Delivered clear, comprehensive instructions to support classwork and projects
- Diversified teaching materials and strategies to test methods and understand usefulness of different approaches
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning
- Created lesson plans that aligned with the NCPDI and WIDA standards
- Advocated for English Language Learners with other content teachers
- Devise lesson plans and class material according to students WIDA Can Do Descriptors.
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
Hess Education Organization
Yuanlin
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Taught for 1+ year of ESL
- Instructed student group up to 25 young learners
- Created daily lesson planning pertaining to literacy components (vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing)
- Administered monthly oral assessments to ESL groups ages 6-15
- Designed events and activities showcases the language students taught
- Attended scheduled faculty meetings or sessions that pertain to ESL role.
North Star Reading
Charlotte
NC
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Attending all recommended Professional Development sessions that are specific to literacy content
- Providing adequate supervision for the students during instructional time, as well as student transitions to and from class
- Weekly Lesson execution.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English As A Second Language -
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2021
B.S in Biology -
JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERISTY
Charlotte, NC01.2017
Master of Arts in Masters of Arts in TESL -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Student engagement
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Team collaboration
- Analytical decision making
- Learning assessments
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Differentiated instruction specialist
- Lesson planning with content teachers
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- 2 years teaching ESL abroad
- Successful complete Praxis Praxis ESOL 5362
- IB certified in Foriegn Language
- Building rapport with students
- Holding an Leadership role over the EL department
Zip
28269
State
NC
City
Charlotte
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
ESL Lead Teacher
Ranson IB Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
North Mecklenburg High School
08.2020 - 04.2021
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER
Hess Education Organization
08.2018 - 02.2020
North Star Reading
Charlotte
09.2017 - 05.2018
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English As A Second Language -
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
B.S in Biology -
JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERISTY
Master of Arts in Masters of Arts in TESL -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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