Emily Schantz
Dudley
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic ESL instructor with 29 years of experience in lesson planning, student assessment, and technology integration. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Instructor
Wayne County Public Schools
Goldsboro
12.2006 - Current
- 29 years of experience teaching both elementary Spanish and English as a Second Language grades K-12.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse language learners.
- Assessed and integrated technology to enhance student progress through regular evaluations and feedback utilizing IXL and Achieve 3000, online learning platforms with adaptive lessons across core subjects.
- Integrated diverse technology such as AI and Quizlet into lessons to support language acquisition.
- Provided individualized support to students with varying abilities.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and assessments using the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and English Language Development Standards using the WIDA 2020 Framework .
- Taught grammar, writing, listening, and reading in beginner, intermediate, and advanced proficiency levels from grades K-12.
- Tested and evaluated student performance, providing tailored counseling to help achieve academic goals.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and English language proficiency to inform instructional strategies.
- Implemented technology across curriculum to improve student performance.
- Briefed students with written presentations and explanations to raise speaking and writing proficiency levels.
- Maintained electronic attendance records using Infinite Campus, Power School, and Canvas.
- Screened and identified needs of learners through WIDA Access diagnostic testing.
- Attended numerous professional development workshops related to ESL instruction.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as flashcards, games, audio-visual materials, and classic literary works in order to engage students with the material more effectively.
- Encouraged students to practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in English through Shakespearean plays, interactive journal entries, audio books, classroom dialogue and oral presentations.
- Monitored student progress using North Carolina standardized tests and WIDA assessment tools.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive classroom environment, fostering relationships with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Conducted student assessments to determine language proficiency levels using WIDA and the Idea Proficiency Test for grades K-12.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for English as a Second Language classes.
- Assisted students with developing their pronunciation and comprehension abilities through HMH Ed Learning platform, Imagine Learning, ReadWorks, Newsela, and Speakable.
- Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Led self-guided exercises to improve student understanding of spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Barton College
Wilson, NCSome College (No Degree) - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Language development
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
English as a Second Language Instructor
Wayne County Public Schools
12.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Mount Olive
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Barton College
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of Phoenix