Joshua Livaccari
Metairie
Summary
TESOL Certified Teacher with international and domestic experience, adept at creating culturally inclusive learning environments that inspire and motivate diverse adult learners. I have successfully enhanced students' speaking and writing skills through tailored lesson plans and constructive feedback, significantly boosting their confidence in English communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Volunteer Teacher
Catholic Charities of New Orleans
01.2025 - Current
- Promoted an inclusive learning atmosphere by addressing cultural differences sensitively and encouraging open dialogue among adult students from diverse backgrounds.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Utilized authentic materials and real-life scenarios in lessons, making learning more relevant and engaging for students.
- Boosted students'' confidence and fluency in English through interactive conversational exercises.
ESL Volunteer Teacher
Catholic Charities of New Orleans
01.2010 - 05.2018
ESL Teacher
Instituto Guatemalteco Americano (IGA)
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Teaching methodologies
- Student engagement
- Grammar teaching
- Speaking practice
- Vocabulary building
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- Certified TESOL, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
ESL Volunteer Teacher
Catholic Charities of New Orleans
01.2025 - Current
ESL Teacher
Instituto Guatemalteco Americano (IGA)
07.2012 - 12.2013
ESL Volunteer Teacher
Catholic Charities of New Orleans
01.2010 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of New Orleans
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