Markus Barone

• Created teaching materials and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules.
• Instructed 4 students in listening, speaking and academic reading and writing.
• Conducted student progress reviews and provided individual feedback for each student on strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintained accurate files of assessment results, graded assignments and student work.
• Obtained IELTS & TOFEL certification through 2 courses and 180 study hours.
• Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
• Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
• Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
• Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
• Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
• Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
• Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
• Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Conversational English for Middle school and High school students.

• Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
• Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Communicated with students using Zoom, webcams and headphones.
• Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
• Attended team meetings with bilingual and monolingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
• Educated students in basics of English conversational speaking.
• Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
• Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.

Teaching Russian and Ukrainian children ESL.

Ages 8-12

Creating level appropriate content for individual English development plan.

Teaching mixed level groups.

• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
• Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
• Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance

• Tutored students struggling with course material.