Jessica Lyles
Teacher
Mount Pleasant
Summary
My name is Jessica but my students call me Teacher Jess. I was born in the United States of America. I am a native English speaker. I have taught English both in person and online for 10 years now. I love Teaching just as much as I love learning new things. I know learning a new language can be intimidating and scary at times but I think it should be fun and relaxing. I enjoy traveling and learning new cultures. I mostly Teach English online however I have also taught in person classes in many different courses, some are on basic life skills, communications skills and "How to" classes such as on how to be a better teacher, how to represent yourself in a more professional manner, how to tutor and how to give public lectures. I am compassionate, creative and an effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher
Cambly
07.2020 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
TESOL Peer Mentoring program
09.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: This course is to help less experienced teachers gain experience through my knowledge and experience of working in a classroom and more private tutoring
- Training is one on one either in person or over Skype or Zoom
- This course is to help less experienced teachers gain experience through my knowledge and experience of working in a classroom and more private tutoring
- This program has been one of my best experiences as a Teacher
Lecturer and Tutoring Classes
01.2008 - Current
- Classes given as requested in groups of 120 people or less
- Tutoring on a one on one basis as requested
Lecturer and Tutoring Classes
Self Employed Services
01.2008 - Current
- Classes given as requested in groups of 120 people or less
- Tutoring on a one on one basis as requested
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Janitor/ Custodian/ Window Washer
06.1998 - 11.2019
- I started cleaning young along with my family and quickly was given my own accounts to clean because I was professional, tidy and efficient
- Duties included dusting, trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning all sorts of surfaces
- I cleaned offices, bathrooms, medical and doctors offices
- I was entrusted with key cards, keys, lock codes and security alarm codes for after hour use
- As a window washer I was in million dollar homes entrusted to work around high end expensive family heirlooms and property to wash both inside and outside windows
- My cleaning experience has spanned over many years with only a couple of companies
Teacher
DaDa ABC
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Rivas Central square School
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Taught English to foreigners
- In a classroom and one on one setting
- Most of this work was done on a volunteer basis and no money was ever exchanged
- We taught classes on how to speak, read and write English
- We conducted classes for example how to keep your body clean, your mind clean
- How to apply for jobs and keep them
- Taught English to foreigners
- In a classroom and one on one setting
- Most of this work was done on a volunteer basis and no money was ever exchanged
- Almost 3 years classroom experience
Tutor ABC
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Fraud Department/ Card Department/ Teller and Bookkeeping Department
Isabella Bank
09.2009 - 02.2015
- I started as a teller and went to the Bookkeeping department
- I worked in a call center environment for 5 of my years with the Bank
- My duties included balancing my money drawer, helping balance customers accounts in person and over the phone, ATM machine and Vault balancing
- I help customers log into online banking and reset their accounts and passwords
- I helped cancel and reorder debit cards due to fraud
- I credited back fraud accounts and worked with other banks to reconcile individual, personal and business accounts
Grandhaven Daycare/ Head Start
07.2007 - 08.2008
- 1 full year of in classroom experience
Education
High School Diploma -
Vestaburg Community School
01.2001 - 06.2004
Dental Assistant Program - Dental
Penn Foster
Michigan 05.2001 -
TESOL Course - Online Teaching English Course
TESOL
Michigan 05.2001 -
Course - 2 Week Intensive Communication And Teaching Skill
Professional Career Development Course
Michigan USA 05.2001 -
Course - Trained By More Experience Teachers, Working Along
Teaching Workshop
Michigan, Costa Rica, Thailand 05.2001 -
TESOL Foreign Language Teacher - Language Teaching Program
Oxbow Language Institute
Thailand, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Student engagement
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Motivating students
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Critical thinking
Public speaking
Child development
Country of Origin
United States of America
Timeline
Teacher
Cambly
07.2020 - Current
Teacher
DaDa ABC
09.2016 - 01.2019
Tutor ABC
11.2014 - 05.2015
TESOL Peer Mentoring program
09.2014 - Current
Rivas Central square School
02.2014 - 12.2016
Fraud Department/ Card Department/ Teller and Bookkeeping Department
Isabella Bank
09.2009 - 02.2015
Lecturer and Tutoring Classes
01.2008 - Current
Lecturer and Tutoring Classes
Self Employed Services
01.2008 - Current
Grandhaven Daycare/ Head Start
07.2007 - 08.2008
Dental Assistant Program - Dental
Penn Foster
05.2001 -
TESOL Course - Online Teaching English Course
TESOL
05.2001 -
Course - 2 Week Intensive Communication And Teaching Skill
Professional Career Development Course
05.2001 -
Course - Trained By More Experience Teachers, Working Along
Teaching Workshop
05.2001 -
TESOL Foreign Language Teacher - Language Teaching Program
Oxbow Language Institute
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Vestaburg Community School
01.2001 - 06.2004
Janitor/ Custodian/ Window Washer
06.1998 - 11.2019
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