ESL/TESOL - Kalamazoo, MI - TESOL Certified - Giving lessons to students who want to learn English

Karlo's resume

Karlo Lagapa Delos Angeles
5816 Jefferson Commons Cir. Apt. 101
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, December 2016, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Japanese Language & Culture Certification, August 2014, Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Hikone, Shiga, JPN
High School Diploma, June 2010, Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Certification(s): English + East Asian Studies &
TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
GPA: 2.84
Specializations: Bilingual in American English and Japanese
SMART Board and ePortfolio Certificates

TEACHING & FIELD EXPERIENCE
2016 Mid-Tier Teacher. Mount Pleasant High School, Mount Pleasant, MI
• Observed 10th and 12th Grade class rooms for nearly 6 to 8 hours a week for roughly 3 months.
• Taught a total of two English lessons, one discussion based and the other writing based, related to the host teacher’s schedule and plans.
• Helped the students in pronunciations and critical analysis of English Literature.
• Graded papers with the host teacher and helping students with compositions.
• Got to know the students in a very high-speed, yet laid-back environment!

2015 – Present Band Camp Low Brass Instructor. Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI
• Taught the whole section over two and a half weeks at the yearly band camp in August.
• Had previous knowledge of trombone, baritone, and contrabass tuba to assist in better sound quality.
• Assisted giving examples in better marching etiquette.
• Taught students between 9th and 12th Grades.
• Got to know the students and had fun doing it!

2011-12 Teaching Assistant. Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI
• Received an idea at how 12th grade classrooms are run.
• Assisted the teacher in grading and management.
• Gave students an inside look at what college is.
• Had a great time getting to know the students!

TUTORING EXPERIENCE
2014 – 2016 English Language Tutor English Language Institute, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
• Met with various English language learners from different cultures and countries.
• Helped with the speaking, writing, and reading abilities.
• Gave examples of sentence structures at an in-depth level based off of the WIDA standards.
• Spoke with them some of the time to help with their communication proficiency.
• Became enriched by the different types of people that came in for help!


2014 – 2015 Japanese 101 & 102 Tutor Foreign Languages, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
• Met with Japanese Language Learners 3 to 4 times a week to discuss pronunciations, writing style, and proficiency of the Japanese Language.
• Conducted full group sessions with students over the chapters of the Japanese textbook.
• Dropped in on their class to ascertain what students would need help on, to prepare for scheduled meetings.
• Requested by the students and professor and tutored for them and actually made friends with them.


ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
2011- Present Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Historian, Alumnus, Nu Pi Chapter, Central Michigan University
• Joined a music fraternity to promote the advancement of music.
• Advanced musical endeavors by hosting several recitals, performing at nursing homes, and participating in campus events.
• Attended weekly meetings, both business and committees.
• Hosted Jazz Weekend for High School Bands to come and show musical prowess.
• “Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian, Long Live Sinfonia!”

2012 - 2016 Asian Cultural Organization (ACO), Social Chair, Central Michigan University
• Promoted Asian culture on the campus of Central Michigan through Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
• Encouraged diversity between the Asian and American Cultures.
• Met up with people similar in thought and also hanging out.

2012 – 2013 Chippewa Marching Band (CMB), Baritone, Central Michigan University
• Auditioned successfully for a position in the CMU Marching Band and played baritone.
• Performed before and during collegiate football games.
• Performed in “PRISM” concerts for the university’s School of Music with other ensembles.
• Practiced outside of class periods with others in the same baritone section.

2011 - 2015 Council of Future Educators (COFE), Secretary, Central Michigan University
• Taught kids K-8th Grade the core subjects such as English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and Fine Arts every other weekend when scheduled.
• Got together with fellow future educators to talk about teaching topics and how to employ them.


CONFERENCES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learn Today Teach Tomorrow Conference, CMU
Council of Future Educators, CMU
SMART Board 2 Day Certification, CMU
ePortfolio Seminar, CMU
STARS Conference, CMU


REFERENCES

Dave Friday
Professor of Mathematics
Macomb Community College
Clinton Twp, MI 48216
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Tracy Davis
Asst. Prof. Educational Linguistics
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
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Melojeane Zawilinski
Lecturer, English Department
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI 48502
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