Erika Albinson
erika@moonbase9.com

Education:

Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Dec. 2007

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Dec. 1999

University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Study abroad Jan.-Dec. 1998

Certification:
(Vermont) English as a Second Language, K-12, 2008

Skills:
• Languages: intermediate Spanish and French, beginner Italian and German
• Computer experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Inspiration (educational software), and
Computer-Assisted Language Learning.

Teaching Experience:

Part-Time ELL Teacher, Allen Brook Elementary, Williston, VT Jan. 2008-present
Utilized whole language approaches for teaching reading and writing to children in grades K-4, assisted classroom teachers in developing and modifying language appropriate materials, met one-on-one or in small groups with eleven English language learners for literacy and mathematics instruction.

Student Teacher (English as a Second Language), Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, VT Sept. 2007-Dec. 2008
Assisted full-time English as a Second Language teacher with curriculum development, lesson planning, class placement of English language learners, and direct classroom instruction (large and small group).

Volunteer Tutor, Champlain Elementary School, Burlington, VT fall 2005-present
Utilized whole language approaches for reading instruction with children in grades K-4 for whom English is a second language; provided one-on-one support in Math for fourth graders.

Private English Tutor. Jan 2007-present
Designed activities for a 5th grade student with intermediate English language proficiency, to support mainstream classroom work, in addition to teaching English grammar forms and function. Implemented literacy program to increase time-spent reading and to focus specifically on reading comprehension skills.

In-school Tutor, 6th grade, Shelburne Community School, Shelburne, VT fall 2006
Designed and implemented lesson plans for a child with ADHD and behavioral issues, focusing on organizational strategies and reading comprehension strategies. Facilitated development of study skills strategies.

Reading Mentor, 5th grade, Shelburne Community School fall 2005-fall 2006
Read one-on-one with an English language learner from Peru, on a weekly basis, through the national mentoring organization, Everybody Wins.

Work Experience:
Restaurant Manager, Starry Night Café, Ferrisburgh, VT April 2002-Sept. 2007
Managed all aspects involved in running a popular, high-end restaurant including reservation scheduling; hiring, firing and training of all front of house employees, event planning, all wine
list and bar details.

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Level, Shelburne Rescue, Shelburne, VT January 2002-June 2006
Demonstrated proficiency in taking vital signs, patient assessment, basic life support and intermediate life support skills including medication administration and IV therapy.

Clinical Research Coordinator, Vermont Clinical Study Center, Burlington, VT Aug 2003-Aug 2004
Assisted with clinical study assessments to determine the effect of pharmaceuticals on managing ADHD in children.

References available upon request.

COVER LETTER:

I have a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language and am licensed to teach ESL K-12. I am currently teaching elementary kids in Vermont, USA but am looking for a teaching position overseas, at the secondary level. Vermont is a US Refugee Resettlement site and has an exceptionally large and diverse refugee population. Having completed my training here and having taught this refugee population (many of them lacking literacy skills), I feel I am ready to take on any challenge I meet teaching English overseas. I have experience with middle schoolers and will be teaching 6th and 7th grade ESL summer school during the month of July, 2008. I have also been volunteering at the high school with the 9th and 10th grade students.

I am looking for a job that matches my credentials (Masters, teaching license, teaching experience) in South America, Europe, Asia (India, Thailand), or Africa.

Please e-mail me at erika@moonbase9.com