Maria Duran

• Assisted ESL teachers by supporting students' language learning, reinforcing instruction, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Achieved the role of an ESL teacher needed by the school to cover a teacher's maternity leave.
• Facilitated communication between students and teachers, faculty, and staff by providing translation services.
• Provided language support to ESL students and their parents, facilitating effective communication and understanding of academic progress.
• Acquired the student's trust and referred several students to the school's counselor in order to keep the student safe and helped them to feel supported in the school environment.

• Worked with students K-12 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
• Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
• Boosted student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
• Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Conducted interactive ESL online lessons for Chinese students aged three to twelve.

• Taught diverse courses, including Phonics and Science, focusing on essential language skills.
• Delivered one-on-three private ESL classes for pre-K to 12 grade students.

• Taught immigrant students grades Pre-K to 12 to read or

improve their reading skills, enunciation, dictation, and fluency of the English language.

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

• Boosted writing skills by designing creative and comprehensive exercises.
• Pre-K English teacher: Created engaging, interactive lessons using role play, acting stories, and TPR games for children.
• Provided constructive feedback to students based on individual learning needs to improve their self-esteem.