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Lauren Tarnow

English Teacher
Austin,Texas

Summary

An adaptable and flexible teacher with 8 years of teaching experience in multilingual and multicultural settings. A curious communicator that thrives in said settings. And a passionate human that recognizes the magic in all.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Co-director of Education

Manos De Cristo
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs in ESL, Computer Literacy, Citizenship, and Adult Basic Education in Spanish
  • Monitored performance outcomes for one city and one national grants totaling $150,000 annually, ensured grant goals were met and reported outcomes to funders
  • Developed and monitored annual Education budget
  • Trained and supported volunteer and paid instructors (up to 30 per semester)
  • Assisted with Best Plus oral placement and progress test for up to 100 ESL and citizenship students at beginning and end of each semester
  • Substitute taught or arranged for substitute teachers as needed
  • Researched and updated teaching curriculum

Pre-K 3-5 Lead Teacher

Wholesome Generation
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Created student-interest-led inquiry based lesson plans
  • Lead classroom and outdoor activities for 20 students
  • Assessed students throughout year
  • Crafted individual learning plans based on assessments and observations
  • Documented growth and progress through portfolios

English Teacher

Private individual and group classes
Austin, TX
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Created task based English as foreign language curriculum for five students
  • Utilized Spanish and Japanese as necessary to augment English language instruction
  • Helped two students prepare for citizenship interviews
  • Taught in-home class for two children

ESL Teacher

Manos de Cristo
Austin, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Taught mixed level classes following provided textbook supplemented with practical application activities
  • Utilized situational English to help students assimilate to daily life in the US
  • Established rapport with students and maintained high levels of student retention
  • Course load was doubled in the second semester

English Teacher

Shigakukan Gakuen, Kagoshima, Japan
05.2013 - 03.2017
  • Taught speaking and academic writing classes to JHS and SHS 4 days/week
  • Taught kindergarten play learning and adult conversation classes 1 day/week
  • Developed curriculum for speaking classes and academic writing classes
  • Created pilot academic writing course for high school seniors to prepare for university entrance exams

ESL Teacher

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Utilized young adult literature, media, conversation, and grammar workbook to enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills of international students necessary before placement into university courses
  • Graded and reported on students' progress to department head and international students' coordinator

Education

Cambridge CELTA -

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
06.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
08.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

ESL and EFL instruction

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Service Industry

dipdipdip Tatsu-ya

  • Austin, TX
  • Server/opening staff
  • 5/19-10/19

Chuy's

  • Selma, TX
  • Server
  • 2/19-5/19

Abi-Haus

  • Abilene, TX
  • Server/opening staff
  • 11/12-4/13

Volunteer Work

Casa Marianella, Austin, Texas|English Teaching

September 2019 - February 2020

  • Teach a beginner English class focusing on practical English for immigrants and community members

Swansea Asylum Seekers Support, Swansea, Wales|English Teaching

September 2018 - November 2018

  • Taught beginner and advanced level conversation classes

Timeline

Co-director of Education

Manos De Cristo
06.2021 - 09.2022

Pre-K 3-5 Lead Teacher

Wholesome Generation
08.2020 - 06.2021

Cambridge CELTA -

University of Texas At Austin
06.2020 - 07.2020

English Teacher

Private individual and group classes
10.2019 - 03.2020

ESL Teacher

Manos de Cristo
08.2019 - 03.2020

English Teacher

Shigakukan Gakuen, Kagoshima, Japan
05.2013 - 03.2017

ESL Teacher

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
05.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish

Abilene Christian University
08.2008 - 05.2012

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