Maria Whitfield
ESL Teacher
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About
As an ESL Instructor with 8 years of informal experience, and having recently returned from Thailand, where I completed a 120hr TEFL course with 6 observed teaching practices. I had the pleasure of working closely with individuals and groups from beginners through to near-native fluency. My students came from diverse backgrounds, from kindergarten to university, as well as adult intermediate one on one.
As well as the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching in physical and virtual settings, I am experienced in administering and evaluating assessments in preparation for IELTS. I employ a range of traditional and progressive methodologies, with an emphasis on incorporating opportunities for experiential learning whenever possible. While I often use textbooks for beginners, I enjoy creating tailored material for all levels to address specific learning needs.
Experience
- Six teaching practices during the ‘120 hours TEFL program’
August 2023- Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai – 1st year B2 students
August 2023- Sridonchai Municipality School, Chiang Mai – P4 students
August 2023- Pattira Kindergarten, Chiang Mai – K3 students
August 2023- Wat Tha Satoi School, Chiang Mai – M3/1 students
August 2023- EFL Chiang Mai – one to one lesson to an intermediate student
- March 2015- 2023 – Taught English informally to native Thai and Burmese speakers in the United States.
- May 2007 – 2023 – Tutored students and adults in Microsoft office 365 – Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Education
- 120 hours onsite TEFL training certificate with six hours of observed teaching practices from SEE TEFL, Chiang Mai, Thailand – July 2023
- B.A. Information Technology – Phoenix College, Phoenix, Arizona, USA – 2018 - currently
