Donna M Israel Education CV
Donna M. Israel
9813 Haldeman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
� Extensive experience in Education - ESL Teacher, Spanish Teacher and Tutor
� Taught abroad in Taipei, Taiwan, and Cuernavaca, Mexico
� Bilingual in English and Spanish
� Outstanding knowledge of various administrative tasks, duties and procedures
� Working knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students
� Experience creating and implementing test preparation courses for TOEFL and CLEP
� Ability and desire to work with diverse ethnic groups
� Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
� Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
� Knowledge of Microsoft Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESL Teacher/Tutor
� Strong knowledge of Grammar, Syntax, Pronunciation, Linguistics, Foreign Language Acquisition
� Dedicated with a strong desire to see learners succeed
� Acute understanding of relationship between language and culture; deep appreciation of cultural values
� Ability to pinpoint difficulty in the learning process
� Capable of communication with non-native speakers of English
� Adept at providing sound experience for multiple learning styles
Spanish Teacher
� Experience in teaching and learning foreign languages
� Provided a variety of media and methods to help motivate students and efficiently utilized time for instruction
� Established clear goals and objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects
� Evaluated the learning progress of students on a regular basis
� Maintained open lines of communication with students and parents
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Private Tutor 1989 - Present
Long-term Substitute Teacher, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 2019 - Present
ESL Teacher, Global Arena, Philadelphia, PA - Independent Contractor 2012 - Present
ESL Teacher, AIA Translations, Bridgewater, NJ - Independent Contractor 2013 - 2014
ESL Teacher, Cartus Intercultural, Philadelphia, PA - Independent Contractor 2012 - 2014
Spanish Teacher, Sprouts State Preschool, Levittown, PA 2011 - 2012
ESL Teacher, Global Mission Theological Seminary, Elkins Park, PA 2012 - 2013
ESL Teacher, DPT School, Philadelphia, PA 2010 - 2011
ESL Teacher, Distance Learning Program, Online 2008 - 2009
Substitute Teacher K-12, Coachella Valley Unified School District, Coachella, CA 2007 - 2008
ESL/VESL Teacher, College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA 2002 - 2005
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, MA TESOL - Online 2017 - Present
Chapman University, Certification Program - Palm Desert, CA
California State University, Certification Program - Palm Desert, CA
West Chester University, Graduate Studies (TESOL) - West Chester, PA
Neumann College, B.A. in Liberal Studies - Aston, PA
Eastern College, Business Courses - St. Davids, PA
West Chester University, Undergraduate - West Chester, PA
The University of Pennsylvania, Education Courses - Philadelphia, PA
Spanish Language Institute, Spanish Courses - Cuernavaca, Mexico
El Centro Bilingual, Spanish Courses - Cuernavaca, Mexico
Delaware County Community College, Liberal Studies Courses, Media, PA
AWARDS
� Three-Time recipient of the President�s Award for Academic Achievement
� Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
� Senior Associates Scholarship-University of Pennsylvania
� Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, Pennsylvania Omega Chapter
Donna M. Israel
9813 Haldeman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
� Extensive experience in Education - ESL Teacher, Spanish Teacher and Tutor
� Taught abroad in Taipei, Taiwan, and Cuernavaca, Mexico
� Bilingual in English and Spanish
� Outstanding knowledge of various administrative tasks, duties and procedures
� Working knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students
� Experience creating and implementing test preparation courses for TOEFL and CLEP
� Ability and desire to work with diverse ethnic groups
� Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
� Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
� Knowledge of Microsoft Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESL Teacher/Tutor
� Strong knowledge of Grammar, Syntax, Pronunciation, Linguistics, Foreign Language Acquisition
� Dedicated with a strong desire to see learners succeed
� Acute understanding of relationship between language and culture; deep appreciation of cultural values
� Ability to pinpoint difficulty in the learning process
� Capable of communication with non-native speakers of English
� Adept at providing sound experience for multiple learning styles
Spanish Teacher
� Experience in teaching and learning foreign languages
� Provided a variety of media and methods to help motivate students and efficiently utilized time for instruction
� Established clear goals and objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects
� Evaluated the learning progress of students on a regular basis
� Maintained open lines of communication with students and parents
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Private Tutor 1989 - Present
Long-term Substitute Teacher, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 2019 - Present
ESL Teacher, Global Arena, Philadelphia, PA - Independent Contractor 2012 - Present
ESL Teacher, AIA Translations, Bridgewater, NJ - Independent Contractor 2013 - 2014
ESL Teacher, Cartus Intercultural, Philadelphia, PA - Independent Contractor 2012 - 2014
Spanish Teacher, Sprouts State Preschool, Levittown, PA 2011 - 2012
ESL Teacher, Global Mission Theological Seminary, Elkins Park, PA 2012 - 2013
ESL Teacher, DPT School, Philadelphia, PA 2010 - 2011
ESL Teacher, Distance Learning Program, Online 2008 - 2009
Substitute Teacher K-12, Coachella Valley Unified School District, Coachella, CA 2007 - 2008
ESL/VESL Teacher, College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA 2002 - 2005
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, MA TESOL - Online 2017 - Present
Chapman University, Certification Program - Palm Desert, CA
California State University, Certification Program - Palm Desert, CA
West Chester University, Graduate Studies (TESOL) - West Chester, PA
Neumann College, B.A. in Liberal Studies - Aston, PA
Eastern College, Business Courses - St. Davids, PA
West Chester University, Undergraduate - West Chester, PA
The University of Pennsylvania, Education Courses - Philadelphia, PA
Spanish Language Institute, Spanish Courses - Cuernavaca, Mexico
El Centro Bilingual, Spanish Courses - Cuernavaca, Mexico
Delaware County Community College, Liberal Studies Courses, Media, PA
AWARDS
� Three-Time recipient of the President�s Award for Academic Achievement
� Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
� Senior Associates Scholarship-University of Pennsylvania
� Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, Pennsylvania Omega Chapter