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HEIDI GUENTHER

English Language Instructor
Minneapolis,MN

Summary

English language instructor specializing in academic reading and writing. Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and ability to build trust and rapport with students from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about finding new ways to utilize a wide variety of materials, resources, and technology to enhance learning.

Work History

Proofreader/Private ESL Tutor

Freelance
09.2007 - Current
  • proofreading and formatting services for undergraduate/graduate papers in medical research, linguistics, translation studies, journalism, business, occupational therapy, etc.
  • adult ESL tutor for all skill levels

Teacher/Test Administrator (Volunteer)

Minnesota Literacy Council
Minneapolis, MN
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • "Utility player" substitute teacher for all levels of adult ESL classes at Open Door Learning Center
  • secured funding for education center by eliminating backlog of incomplete progress tests

English Instructor

ELS Language Services
Manhattan, NY
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Courses taught: Structure and Speaking Practice, Listening and Note-taking, Academic Reading, Vocabulary Development, Research Paper Writing

English Instructor

ELS Language Services
Westminster, CO
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Courses taught: Speaking and Structure Practice, Vocabulary, Reading/Writing for all levels
  • Initially brought on as a substitute, and hired as a permanent teacher two months later after demonstrated classroom success

Music Director

Lutheran High School Theatre Department
Parker, CO
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Pioneered the musical theatre department at LHS as music director, vocal coach, and accompanist
  • Taught summer vocal boot camp workshops for musical theatre students
  • Coordinated student excursions to theatre workshops, conferences, and professional performances

English Instructor

Turco-British Association
Ankara, Turkey, Turkey
08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Courses Taught: General English (beginner-upper intermediate), IELTS, TOEFL, Business English, Presentation Skills, Academic Writing
  • Developed business English curriculum for corporate training
  • Collaborated with English-medium universities to develop academic English curriculum and exams for entering students
  • Provided individual tutoring and proofreading/editing of academic papers

EFL and Bible Teacher

Concordia Middle School
Chiayi, Taiwan
08.2007 - 07.2010
  • Courses taught: 7th grade conversational English, 9th grade English composition and Bible, 9th grade Advanced English literature, Kindergarten English and phonics, 3rd grade general English
  • Developed curriculum for 7th and 9th grade English classes
  • Completed professional development training in literacy, psycholinguistics, and classroom discussion techniques.

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: K-Adult ESOL

Concordia University
Portland, OR

Master of Science - East Asian Studies

Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey

Bachelor of Music Education - K-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music

Concordia University
Seward, NE

Skills

Academic coaching

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Other Professional Development Coursework

2021 University of Minnesota CARLA Summer Institute "Language & Culture in Sync: Teaching Linguistic Politeness and Intercultural Awareness"

2010 i-To-i TEFL certification course (60 hour)

Timeline

Teacher/Test Administrator (Volunteer)

Minnesota Literacy Council
11.2016 - 05.2017

English Instructor

ELS Language Services
09.2015 - 01.2016

English Instructor

ELS Language Services
03.2014 - 08.2015

Music Director

Lutheran High School Theatre Department
08.2013 - 08.2015

English Instructor

Turco-British Association
08.2010 - 07.2013

Proofreader/Private ESL Tutor

Freelance
09.2007 - Current

EFL and Bible Teacher

Concordia Middle School
08.2007 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Music Education - K-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music

Concordia University

Master of Science - East Asian Studies

Middle East Technical University

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: K-Adult ESOL

Concordia University

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