Hi, I’m
Cate Nakamaanya Ngwijje
English As A Second Language Teacher
Summary
I believe that with clear learning goals and intentional instruction always produce results. I am very goal oriented, a team player, efficient and reliable. I enjoy working with children in various age groups to impart and develop their English language skills. I am a positive educator, patient with students, consistently dedicating time and effort to do research and ensure efficient and effective instruction for my students.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Thongkao Kindergarten School Yasothon
Elementary ESL Teacher
04.2022 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning and improve student outcomes consistently over time.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating diverse indoor and outdoor activities tailored to meet the needs of English as a second language students.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and games into daily lessons.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles, levels, and abilities within the classroom.
- Improved student attitude towards the use English as a commucation tool by testing and implementing several ESL strategies and techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted mutual respect, collaboration, and open communication between all students.
- Enhanced students'' cultural awareness through the integration of multicultural texts and real-world examples.
- Served as a mentor to new ESL teachers within the school community; sharing resources, best practices, insights gained from personal experience working with diverse populations of English language learners in an elementary setting.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Crafted differentiated lessons while following the ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' speaking levels by integrating engaging, fun activities tuned to pose the right level of challenge that encourages critical thinking and creativity.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs and those preparing for intern school competitions.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Attended and participated in students' concerts, competitions, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Worked with the curriculum for young English language learners, ensuring alignment with the set standards and best practices.
Education
I-to-iUnited Kingdom
GA Level 5 Diploma In Teaching English As A Language from Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language
07.2023
Kyambogo University Kampala, Uganda
Bachelor Of Arts With Education from Education
09.2021
Skills
Student Engagement
Educational research
Interactive Learning
Teaching strategies
Student Motivation
Group Activities
Feedback implementation
Reflective Practice
Speaking Practice
Instructional Materials
Cooperative Learning
Role-playing exercises
Vocabulary building
Personalized Instruction
Positive Reinforcement
Interactive Teaching
Lesson Planning
Vocabulary Enrichment
Sound Judgment
Language Immersion
Student needs assessment
Fluent in English with a neutral accent
Extensive English grammar knowledge
Student-Centered Learning
Summer School Instruction
Expectation Management
Problem-Solving
Reliability
Decision-Making
Differentiated Instruction
Self Motivation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Elementary ESL Teacher
Thongkao Kindergarten School
04.2022 - 03.2024
I-to-i
GA Level 5 Diploma In Teaching English As A Language from Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language
Kyambogo University
Bachelor Of Arts With Education from Education