Paul Nicklas

Experience

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  Reston Association

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2007

  Lifeguard

  Provided a safe environment for patrons at numerous Reston Association pools.

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  Fairfax County Public Schools

  Oct 2005 - May 2007

  Tutor

  Helped elementary school students with their homework and other academic concerns.

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  XO Communications

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2007

  Intern

  Assisted and learned about various corporate positions within XO Communications location in Reston, VA.

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  United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Delivered an interactive architecture tour Led orientations of the Permanent Exhibition

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  UPS

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Driver Assistant

  Assisted the driver with deliveries all over the Southern Maryland area.

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  Habitat for Humanity International

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2014

  Volunteer

  Helped construct homes for the disadvantaged as well as sell furniture at a reduced price.

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  Marbles: The Brain Store

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  Sales Associate

  Sold Marbles: the Brainstore products and organized the store room for this location.

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  Fossil

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Sales Associate

  Sold Fossil products to customers and successfully handled transactions.

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  Literacy Council of Montgomery County

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

  ESL Teacher

  Taught a naturalized Chinese citizen English as a foreign language

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  Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Administrative Assistant

  Assisted with the management of the office, particularly with the ESOL programs.

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  Montgomery College

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Teaching Assistant

  Assisted in the teaching of adult ESOL classes, both with the material and the classroom environment

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  CASA De Maryland

  Feb 2015 - May 2018

  ESOL Teacher

  Created engaging and practical lesson plans for working adultsTaught functional English with a focus on life skills

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  LADO International Institute

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2022

  ESOL Teacher

  Taught a diversity of students from different cultures during the workweek and SaturdayLed and teach a "pilot" program for advanced students that takes advantage of technology in the classroom

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  Grace Academy

  Apr 2020 - now

  English Second Language Instructor

  Teach a variety of students of various skill levels and cultures, both in person and over Zoom

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  VIPKid

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  English Second Language Instructor

  Taught Chinese youth 1-on-1 to develop their English speaking, reading, and writing skills

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  Self Employed

  Jun 2021 - now

  TOEFL and IELTS English Coach for foreign national prospective University students

  I help committed prospective university students achieve an excellent score on the TOEFL or IELTS exam by building up their confidence and speaking skills

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  International Language Institute, MD

  May 2022 - Sept 2024

  English Second Language Teacher

  Teach hybrid ESOL students to an assortment of in-person and online students during the evenings

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  Inlingua Washington D.C.

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  English Second Language Instructor

  Instruct a large class of advanced students from various cultural backgrounds in the mornings

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  Women for Afghan Women (WAW)

  Sept 2024 - now

  English Second Language Instructor

  -Lead in the planning, preparation and execution of the curriculum for WAW’s English classes for the Alexandria location-Present life skills-based English to students while adapting teaching materials to accommodate students’ needs -Develop and deliver lesson plans -Identify individual challenges and model correct English language usage for program participants -Serve as a cultural ambassador of the United States while maintaining sensitivity and awareness of Afghani culture -Work with experience, passion and empathy for the Afghani immigrant community -Maintain strong organizational and time management skills -Successfully work both independently and as part of a time -Maintain passion for human rights, gender equality and equity-Administer academic and language assessments to program participants-Advocate for program resources that are required to meet the learning needs of learners -Engage students and encourage classroom participation -Provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work -Develop supplemental teaching material and activities -Maintain classroom records as well as regular and accurate attendance records -Preserve fluency in spoken and written English -Continue to have a can-do attitude as well as excellent interpersonal skills -Pre-test and post-test students English proficiency using Best Plus 2.0-Attend professional trainings and workshops -Provide support for monthly program reports -Maintain and monitor accurate records of students’ growth and progress Show less

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  Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

  Oct 2024 - now

  English Second Language Teacher

  Serve as an ESL Instructor for adults in the evenings Duties include- -conduct needs assessments to determine leaner needs and create a course plan -assess student levels using REEP Level Descriptors -establish classroom rules for behavior and enforce school division police’s and procedures -use instructional design to prepare daily lesson plans that: *establish clear language and digital resilience objectives *are level-appropriate and learner focused *provide whole class, small group, partner, and individual instruction *lead to high-quality and substantive group participation with real life application -integrate classroom instructional technology, including interactive projector and mobile computer lab-evaluate students’ progress and the course plan’s effectiveness though regular formative and summarize assessments -make and communicate informed promotion and retention decisions at the end of each cycle -meet with students individually at mid-cycle to communicate progress -meet with students individually at the end of each cycle to communicate promotion/retention decisions -Attend required beginning of cycle: mid-cycle and end of cycle teacher meetings -Utilize required school technology including Microsoft office and other applications -Register, assess, and assist in placement of learners into appropriate classes according to REEP procedures -Annually, in coordination with site coordinator, identify and implement instructional goals -Participate in required instructional staff development opportunities -Collaborate with REEP coordinators, instructors, lab assistants, and office staff to meet program goals Show less