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Ayanna Willis

Educator
Hiroshima

Summary

Seasoned English Assistant Language teacher with 5 years of experience in the classroom. Passionate about helping young minds develop and grow. Well-versed in most up-to-date teaching curriculum. Skilled in providing detailed lesson plans and passionate about improving test scores. Extensive experience in classroom setting to motivate children to achieve. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Language Teacher

Hiroshima Board Of Education
08.2019 - Current


  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate a variety of learning styles and linguistic backgrounds, increasing student engagement and comprehension.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Provided personalized support for individual student needs, leading to improved academic performance and confidence in language abilities.
  • Facilitated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners or those seeking extra practice in order to help them reach their full potential in language acquisition.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, quizzes, exams, and oral evaluations, informing instructional adjustments as needed.
  • Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities related to language learning and cultural exchange programs, promoting lifelong interest in global perspectives.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities including workshops on teaching methodologies and conferences on second language acquisition research to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Mentored new assistant language teachers by presenting workshops on current national curriculum standards, commons local learning standards, offering guidance on lesson planning techniques, and providing constructive feedback on classroom observations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - TESOL

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - English

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois, U.S.A
04.2001 -

Skills

Writing instruction

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Certification

TESOL Certification - Sep '17 - May '19

Timeline

Assistant Language Teacher

Hiroshima Board Of Education
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - TESOL

Hawaii Pacific University
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - English

Waubonsee Community College
04.2001 -
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