Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.

Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.

Admissions Office Student Calling Manager and Tour Guide

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    TEFL Teacher & Teacher Trainer | Teach Abroad & Online Expert | ESL Teacher 365 on YouTube

  • Education

    • Lawrence University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts Major: Spanish, Education

      Activities and Societies: Melee Dance Troupe, Women´s Hockey Team, GLOW, Greenfire, The Lawrentian, VIVA Spanish Club, VITAL Tutoring Completed a B.A. in Spanish and a teaching certificate for the state of Wisconsin in K-12 Spanish

    • Universidad de Alcalá

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

      Completed a M.A. in Bilingual Education

    • Lawrence University

      2005 - 2010
      Bachelor's degree Spanish Language Teacher Education
    • Alexandria University

      2010 - 2011
      Arabic Language and Literature

      Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship

    • Lawrence University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's degree Spanish Language Teacher Education
    • Universidad de Granada

      2007 - 2008
      Spanish Language and Literature

      International Studies Abroad Semester Program

    • Lawrence University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's degree Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Experience

    • Lawrence University

      Sept 2005 - Dec 2009
      Admissions Office Student Calling Manager and Tour Guide

      - Managed and organized Calling Team employees- Lead campus tours for prospective student and their families- Encouraged prospective students to visit and attend Lawrence University

    • Appleton Area School District

      Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
      Head Dance Team Coach and Substitute Teacher

      • Substitute taught for levels K-12 in all subject areas with a focus on languages and History• Followed teachers’ lesson plans, managed classrooms, and assisted students with special needs• Coached, choreographed and organized a high school competitive dance team

    • UCETAM Madrid

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
      English Language Teacher and Cultural Ambassador

      • Planned and taught English, Art and Science lessons to primary students • Prepared students for Cambridge English examinations• Shared traditional American culture and customs through activities

    • Comunidad de Madrid

      Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
      English Teacher and Cultural Ambassador

      • Provided English language support in primary English, Art and Science lessons• Prepared students for Cambridge and Trinity English examinations• Instructed English classes for Spanish teachers at the C1-C2 level

    • Aquinas American School

      Sept 2014 - Jun 2016
      Head Teacher

      • Planned and taught lessons to Preschool and First Grade students in an English immersion environment• Maintained daily communication with students' families in terms of progress, behavior and school events• Assessed students and adapted lessons to their needs

    • BROWNS English Language School & BROWNS Professional

      Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
      ESL teacher

      Taught A1 and B2 level Intensive General English courses to adult learners.

    • Lexis Education

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
      English Teacher

      Cambridge FCE and CAE teacher, General English teacher

    • The Pole Gym

      Aug 2018 - Sept 2023
      Dance Instructor

      Pole dance & fitness classes in the Brisbane CBD.

    • ESL Teacher 365

      Jun 2020 - now
      Founder & Managing Director

      I help people teach abroad and online by offering free content on my blog and YouTube channel ESL Teacher 365, private consulting & coaching and online courses for teaching abroad (The TEFL Teacher Roadmap) and online (Teach Online in 10 Days).I also collaborate with teachers and brands, so please email me at jamie@eslteacher365.com if you would like the chance to be featured.

    • Outschool

      Jan 2021 - now
      Online Ballet Dance Teacher

      Online dance classes for children 4-8 years old. Ballet foundations and creative storytelling.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • K-12 Spanish Teaching License

      Wisconsin Department of Education
      Jun 2020
    • K-12 Spanish Teaching License

      Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
      Jan 2010
    • CELTA

      Lexis Education
      Mar 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.
      Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship Rotary International Sep 2010 Year long stipened to study Arabic at Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt. Due to the Egyptian Revolution, completed the scholarship year at the Universidad de Granada in Granada, Spain. Studied Arabic at both universities and gave cultural presentations in Arabic, Spanish, and English on personal experiences in the host country and about the United States.
    • Awarded to Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.
      ArtsBridge America Scholar ArtsBridge America Sep 2008 A scholarship to teach an Arts enrichment class at a local school. My experience was at Gegan Elementary in Menasha, Wisconsin where I taught bilingual 4th graders about bilingual identity through various Fine Arts such as dance, music, drawing, photography, sculpture and theatre. One class a week was taught in English and one class a week was taught in Spanish.
    • Awarded to Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.
      Summer Volunteering Opportunity Grant Lawrence University Jun 2008 A stiped to teach English and Dance as a volunteer for three months at Su Espacio Community Center in Atenas, Costa Rica.
    • Awarded to Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.
      Dean´s List Lawrence University Dec 2006 Dean´s List during all terms at Lawrence University.
    • Awarded to Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.
      Alfieri Tuition Scholarship in Spanish Lawrence University Jun 2004 Tuition scholarship for having the highest GPA of any Spanish major at Lawrence University.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Long Term Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jun 2009
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.
    • English and Dance Instructor

      Issued by Su Espacio on Jun 2008
      Su EspacioAssociated with Jamie Gajewski, M.Ed.