William Wolfe
Leuven
Summary
Enthusiastic, dependable, adaptable TEFL-certified teacher from the United States with more than four years of experience teaching learners of all ages in China. Holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Louisiana State University, and currently studying for a Master of Arts in History at the Katholieke Universiteit in Leuven, Belgium. Highly adept in communication and critical thinking skills with professional training experience focused on student-centered learning and online teaching.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IELTS Tutor
Bowenguangji Education Consulting
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared college students for master's programs at English-speaking universities
- Practiced oral English for IELTS Speaking Part 1
- Taught classes ranging from 7 - 19 students
- Developed nuanced approaches to online classroom management
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress
Middle and High School Teacher
Beanstalk International Bilingual School
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Created IB classrooms for grades 6, 7, & 9 Individuals and Societies, and Grade 10 History in class sizes ranging from 5 - 17 students
- Assessed students on individual and group projects such as technology-based presentations, poster projects, essays, and exams
- Maintained positive and constructive classroom learning environments
- Taught international students from mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, United States, Canada, and United Kingdom in collaboration with colleagues from China, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Korea.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity, while also exposing them to new or overlooked regions and groups
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in high school and college education.
- Conducted quarterly parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Volunteered to help with other projects such as ultimate frisbee club, extracurricular events, and student exhibitions
High School Teacher
Shanghai Honor School
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Taught ESL high school students in subjects including ESL/ELA, US History, Geography, and Social Studies in classes ranging in size from 1 - 23 students
- Developed detailed lesson plans, took attendance, scanned evidence, and updated grades for each class
- Incorporated project-based learning in each class
- Provided additional instruction during office hours and after school
- Maintained good communication with students and parents
- Sponsored the English Language Film Club
- Supported students at extracurricular events
- Mentored students and wrote letters of recommendation
- Worked as a team member for both foreign and English-speaking heads of department
Volunteer ESL Teacher
Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Taught survival English to adult immigrant students in mixed ability classrooms
- Adapted lesson plans to meet students' skill levels and needs
- Provided individualized feedback while maintaining focus on entire group
- Educated students in basics of English grammar, conversational speaking, and American cultural literacy
Education
Master of Arts - History
Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven, Belgium 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA05.2019
Skills
- Highly Proficient Communicator
- Online Teaching
- Attention to Detail
- Technology Integration
- Teaching English as Foreign Language
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Teamwork
Certification
- TEFL / TESOL Certification from International TEFL Academy
- TEFL / TESOL for Online Learners Certification from International TEFL Academy
- Cognia Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning Certificate of Participation
Timeline
IELTS Tutor
Bowenguangji Education Consulting
10.2022 - 07.2023
Middle and High School Teacher
Beanstalk International Bilingual School
08.2021 - 07.2022
High School Teacher
Shanghai Honor School
10.2019 - 07.2021
Volunteer ESL Teacher
Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College
07.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - History
Katholieke Universiteit
Bachelor of Arts - History
Louisiana State University
- TEFL / TESOL Certification from International TEFL Academy
- TEFL / TESOL for Online Learners Certification from International TEFL Academy
- Cognia Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning Certificate of Participation
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