English tutor for A-level students

Описание

Susan E. Wood
swoody2010@gmail.com
SUMMARYEnergetic and enthusiastic teacher with ten years' experience teaching piano to individuals and small groups. Focus is on quality lesson plans and activities that promote growth, active imaginations, and positive learning experiences.
EDUCATIONTEYL Certificate Program, California State University, September - November 2020
TESL/TEFL Certificate Program, California State University, January - May 2020
120-hour certificate program prepared individuals to teach English abroad and at home.
Program provided professional development with a strong emphasis on hands-on-training and practice with English-language learners in a university setting.
Sessions are taught by master teachers with extensive experience in TESL/TEF, teacher training, and curriculum development.
Student trainees required to team-teach one class and teach two classes individually. Trainees develop lesson plans and activities for classes.
All classes and lessons were online after March 2020

Associate in Performing Arts with Honors, Music, Mira Costa College, CA
September 2011-June 2013

Juris Doctorate, University of San Diego School of Law, September 1988 - May 1991

Admitted to California Bar Association December 1991
B.S Biology and B.A Spanish, Beloit College, WI, September 1972 - May 1978

EXPERIENCE
Online English Teacher Education First (EF), February 15th, 2021- August 15th, 2021

Taught English to beginning Chinese students
25-minute online lessons with each student once per week
Curriculum and lessons prepared by EF
Taught up to 28 students/week
Prepared daily reviews of each student's progress for parents

Independent Piano Teacher, Musical Magic Piano, January 2010 - August 2020

Created Musical Magic Piano - I Travel to YOU!
Taught individual students (ages 5 - 70) and group classes (music theory and recital preparation)
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Created individualized lesson plans for up to thirty students a week.
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Lessons included reading music, theory, technique, level-appropriate repertoire, ear training, sight reading, and age-appropriate musical games.
Certified in the California Certificate of Merit and the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music programs. Prepared students for music exams.
Established working relationship and clear communication with parents.
Organized three yearly piano recitals: Spring, Halloween, and Holiday.
Selected Steinway Teacher of the Year 2017 & 2018.
All lessons online from March -August 2020. Spring Recital held online.

Attorney, 1991-2000
Prepared legal briefs and documents. Interviewed clients, represented clients in trials, hearings, and negotiations.
Assisted lower income individuals and families with domestic violence issues, child custody and support, spousal support, and division of marital property.
Reviewed and prepared documents to license and protect use of biotechnical products.