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Veronica Skidmore

Charleston

Summary

ESL Teacher with a proven track record at Lake Land College, enhancing student proficiency through innovative lesson plans and personalized tutoring. Skilled in student assessment and classroom management, I foster a supportive learning environment that promotes cultural exchange and critical thinking, ensuring students thrive in their language journey. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

Lake Land College
07.2023 - Current
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.

ESL Teacher

Arcola High School
09.2017 - 06.2023
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
  • Achieved higher student retention rates by developing strong rapport and maintaining open communication with both students and parents.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
  • Designed and administered language proficiency assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional planning.
  • Engaged parents and guardians in learning process through regular communication and involvement in school activities.

Human Resource Specialist

United States Army National Guard
03.2009 - 12.2021
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
  • Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
  • Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
  • Developed performance management systems that allowed for accurate tracking of employee progress and goal achievement.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for efficiency, reducing average hiring time significantly.
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
12-2016

Skills

  • Empathy and patience
  • Student assessment
  • Teaching english
  • Classroom management
  • FLUENT IN: English, Spanish, French
  • Language immersion
  • Certified English teacher for K-12

Accomplishments

  • Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for more than 25 students.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

ESL Teacher

Lake Land College
07.2023 - Current

ESL Teacher

Arcola High School
09.2017 - 06.2023

Human Resource Specialist

United States Army National Guard
03.2009 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Eastern Illinois University

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