Tiffany Flores
Yuma
Summary
Licensed ESL Instructor skilled and motivated and mentoring students of all ages and learning levels. Practical Experience living in Cambodia and studying local culture and social sciences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor for University of Colorado Graduate and Family Housing
University of Colorado
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Designed inclusive instructional strategies that accommodated varied cultural backgrounds for an international student body
- Worked with a small international student population and ensured the class was equitable and inclusive for all participants
Premier ESL Instructor for Transferring Students
Maine Central Institute
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked closely with students online to determine their language goals and created specific coursework that focused on those goals
- Created coursework that helped students acquire English language fluency by focusing on writing, reading, speaking, and listening
- Guided students through the United States visa interview and application process
ESL Instructor
Education First (EF)
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Initiated a collaborative project that matched 30 students with local non-profits, resulting in a 25% increase in volunteer participation rates and fostering long-term partnerships between organizations and the university
- Operated as an Academic Year Program Instructor teaching integrated English language skills to ELL learners
- Worked with clients with diverse cultural, educational, and linguistic backgrounds
Head ESL Instructor
Goldstone School
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Made and implemented a cohesive ESL curriculum for 9th through 12th grade, with an emphasis on speaking, listening, writing, and reading
- Oversaw the development of the ESL curriculum for grades 1 through 12
- Constructed and successfully implemented an international study tour for the 11th and 12th grade classes
- Created and successfully completed a service learning project that emphasized the importance of giving back to the community, as well as provided a practical setting for the students to use their English skills
Education
Masters of Education - Licensed in Teaching English as a Second Language (PreK - 6, 5-12)
Gordon College
06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University of Fullerton
05.2009
Skills
- Student engagement
- Student motivation
- Oral communication
- Resource utilization
- Interactive learning
- Creative learning strategies
- Program development
- Faculty collaboration
- Reading comprehension expertise
Accomplishments
- Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for more than 100 students.
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award and Nominated for the Innovation Award
(Education First) Dec. 2014
Award given by other Academic and Teaching staff for creating a sustainable elective course that embodied the spirit and commitment that Education First has in teaching students to apply their English language skills in real-world situations while encouraging them to broaden their understanding of culture and tolerance.
Timeline
ESL Instructor for University of Colorado Graduate and Family Housing
University of Colorado
09.2023 - 08.2024
Premier ESL Instructor for Transferring Students
Maine Central Institute
09.2019 - 03.2020
ESL Instructor
Education First (EF)
12.2013 - 01.2015
Head ESL Instructor
Goldstone School
03.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Development
California State University of Fullerton
Masters of Education - Licensed in Teaching English as a Second Language (PreK - 6, 5-12)
Gordon College
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