Stephanie Ballentine
Ko Samui
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Year 3 Homeroom Teacher
Windfield International School
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster an open and supportive school community.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, monitoring individual growth and providing feedback for improvement.
Online ESL Teacher
Preply
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught over 80 hours of online courses to students ranging from ages 12-56 years old
- Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
- Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
- Wrote, prepared and submitted weekly lesson plans and created and designed homework, quizzes and exams to test abilities.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Público IVAF Luis Fortich
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught children ages 2-12 years old
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Público la Serranica
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with children ranging from ages 3-12 years old
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Collaborated with school leadership team to create and manage safe, welcoming learning environment for students.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
California Spectrum Care
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Incorporated teaching and holistic training techniques to optimize client support
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Hanierberg Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked with 23 students in whole group, small group and one-on-one settings
- Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
- Developed online curriculum with grade level teachers, using Google Classroom, Zoom and Youtube.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Classroom management
- Collaboration
- Special Education
- Behavior management techniques
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Problem Solving
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
TEFL Certification- myTEFL
- 120 hour program
- Completed July 2023
References
Darrell Bunch- Founder of CSC- (818) 621-4138
Candace Mosqueda- Mentor Teacher- Hainerberg candacemosqueda4@gmail.com
Toni Johnson Mentor Teacher- Puente (928) 600-1938
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Volunteer Experience
• Helped raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America (2017-2019)
• Dispatcher for Santa Clarita Safe Rides (2013-2016)
• Volunteered at Senior Center for Thanksgiving set up (2015-2016)
• Volunteered at Santa Clarita Food Pantry (2015-2016)
• Volunteered at Saint Kateri Church and Real Life Church (2012-2016)
Timeline
Year 3 Homeroom Teacher
Windfield International School
08.2023 - Current
Online ESL Teacher
Preply
05.2023 - 12.2023
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Público IVAF Luis Fortich
10.2022 - 06.2023
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Público la Serranica
10.2021 - 06.2022
Autism Behavioral Therapist
California Spectrum Care
10.2020 - 09.2021
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Hanierberg Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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