Kenya Nelson

Experience

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  Adult Dominican Literacy Center

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Volunteer ESL Citizenship Tutor & Creative Writing Tutor

  • Designed engaging instructional materials and activities, especially content related to the U.S. Naturalization Test. • Conducted and created a two-week writing session which provided ESL students the opportunity to practice and/or improve grammar and reading comprehension and utilize both creative and analytical skills while producing new language through group activities and games. • Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress. • Built opportunities for real-world language use and learning outside the classroom or formal learning environment through interactions with students outside of class and use of realia during lessons. • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques. Show less

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  Daejeon Seonam Elementary School/Sumi Elementary School

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Native English Teacher

  • Led English classes for grades 1 through 6 in English language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects. • Prepared interactive lessons and games for the English classroom and assisted Korean teacher with lessons. • Created and directed two 2-week summer and winter English camps for students, including art, creative writing, role-playing, and reading.

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  YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  Assistant Program Coordinator

  • Managed the tutors that worked with students in the areas of reading, writing, and math. • Coached and communicated with parents to help them gain techniques that will allow them to assist their children with homework and studying. • Tutored students grades K-8 in math, reading, and writing, including keeping track of the students' progression and keeping parents abreast of student's performance.

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  EF Education First

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  English Second Language Instructor

  -Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.-Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.-Educated students in basics of English grammar, reading, writing, and conversational speaking.-Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.-Developed lesson plans based on course objectives or students individual needs for 1-on-1 classes.-Offered group and one-on-one tutoring to improve student classroom performance, boosting overall performance 50%, and provided customer service. -Received an overall 4.5 out of 5 rating during the first month until end of employment. Show less

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  Language Development Systems

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2021

  ESL Instructor

  • Conducted conversation-based classes for college students and business English students. • Guided students towards developing a deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understand assignments to improve conversational skills. • Prepared students for the OPIc (Oral Proficiency Interview - computer) test and the TOEIC exams by providing students with opportunities to practice and overcome test anxiety. • Communicated grammar rules clearly in the most accessible forms without overwhelming students. • Monitored student progress, recorded scores, and provided learning support for students with daily feedback and monthly progress reports. • Increased ESL students' reading levels by teaching them memory or mnemonic device techniques to build vocabulary and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance. Show less

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  Detroit Public Schools Community District

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Substitute Teacher

  • Created activities based on existing lesson plans for the teacher in their absence and guiding/mentoring students in grades Pre-K through 12. • Performed classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules. • Empowered at-risk students from disadvantaged backgrounds and mentored them in academic and social skills.

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  LCMC (Literacy Council of Montgomery County)

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  English Second Language Instructor

  • Provide a supportive, culturally sensitive learning environment to encourage student responsibility. • Document student attendance and progress against their individual goals. • Develop activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction. • Educate immigrant, refuge, and prospective college students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking according to the Education to Equity (E2E) curriculum. • Support students during their transition into American culture while encouraging them to preserve their customs and beliefs. • Establish clear objectives for lessons and units to communicate objectives to over 30 students per semester. • Attend workshops and professional development training to learn about student motivation, digital literacy for the classroom, and retention strategies. Show less

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  Michigan State University

  May 2023 - now

  Instructor
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  Lansing Community College

  Aug 2023 - now

  Professional Writing Assistant