Teaching English

Letters of Reference (do not include personal information from writers, but available upon request)

2010-02-21T21:42:00.000-08:00

1 Professional Letter of Reference

T.E.A.M. (Train, Enrich, Accommodate , Mainstream) Habilitation & Respite 480-816-1866 www.TeamHabilitation.com 12625 N Saguaro Blvd. #116, Fountain Hills, Arizona. 85268

To Whom It May Concern:

It is a pleasure for me to give a reference for Laquichia Webb. Laquichia has been an employee of my agency TEAM Habilitation & Respite for a year. During this time Laquichia has worked independently without direct supervision in the client’s home providing Respite services. Laquichia was responsible for creating and implementing her own agenda. Laquichia worked with two school aged clients and received praise from the parents for the worked she did with them.

When it was time for Laquichia to leave her assignment, she personally tried to find a suitable replacement. Her client family requested if she returned to providing services, if they could have her as their provider once more. I believe Laquichia is a self motivating, self managing professional with a solid background in teaching and would provide highly specialized, highly motivating lesson plans and agendas. Laquichia would always be welcomed back as a provider with my agency. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at

Thank You,

2 Mentor Letters of Reference

To Whom It May Concern:

Laquichia Webb is one of the most outstanding people that I have ever worked with. She is driven, principled and focused on her goals. It is without reservation that I recommend her for your organization, because she is an inspiring person to all those she surrounds. Laquichia is very determined, flexible, and sensible. She always puts the action that is right before the action that is popular. She strives to do the best in all that she does.

Laquichia is always thinking of those around her. She truly understands the concept of teamwork and working with others. Laquichia makes a personal connection to all types of learners. She also has a great ability to seek out the needs of each individual learner and differentiate her instruction accordingly. Thank you for the consideration of Laquichia Webb.

She is simply phenomenal. Any school will be extremely lucky to add Laquichia to their team. She brings intelligence, skills, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching! I highly recommend Laquichia for any teaching position. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

To whom it may concern, Laquichia Webb is a young woman I have gotten to know when she has volunteered and interned in my classroom. She has done these activities for me while balancing schoolwork and family responsibilities. I feel this shows she can manage her time well and this will help her in her chosen profession. Laquichia originally helped out in my classroom just because she enjoyed it. By volunteering, she is getting experience now that will aid her when she enters the work field for herself. When she has worked in my classroom, she looked for what needed to be done and jumped right in to help. She is upbeat and positive with the students and they enjoy being around her. She is patient and loving with students that she has just met.

She is energetic and outgoing. These are skills and attributes she will definitely need in the classroom! She has made good grades all throughout school. She has included traveling to other countries and learning about other cultures as part of her life experience. This will help her when working with students who come from other backgrounds than her own. I feel that Laquichia Webb shows all the attributes that any school looks for in a teacher. She will be an asset to any job she chooses but I am proud that she has chosen to be an educator.

Thank you for your consideration,

1 Character Reference

To whom it may concern: I have known Laquichia Webb for over 10 years in the capacity of a tenant, a classmate, and a friend. When she first told me that she was applying to teach English in Japan, I was very grateful because this is something she has longed to do since I can remember. She has a passion for teaching that is rarely seen in the States and she is able to adjust to every situation that I have seen her in. She is able to relate to neighbors, strangers, classmates, and those from completely different walks of life than her own. I have seen her communicate with people who do not speak the same language as her and put them at ease with her kind smile and welcoming disposition. In addition, she is highly qualified to teach English as a second language.

Not only because of her educational background, which I'm sure you know about, but also because she understands the way children learn, think and imagine. She is able to relate to children in ways that most adults have forgotten and sees every child as a blessing, a joy to be around. She has surrounded herself with a plethora of interactions with children, from jobs to volunteer experiences to days at the park with my own nephews, and I have not heard her complain once about an ornery child. To add to this, she has worked with autistic children and has patience with those who are not the most intelligent children. She is able to teach with different styles and explain concepts in multiple ways.

Catering to every student and his or her learning ability, she can effectively teach at any age and to any student. This is because of her character and her heart, not just her education. Furthermore, Laquichia will not only adjust to the Japanese culture but will thrive in it. She taught herself Italian without formal classes and is also working on Spanish. She can relate to others and truly enjoys being in other cultures. Finally, Laquichia is a woman that has not stopped learning. She continues to modify her craft everyday and any training that she receives from your organization will fall on fertile soil. She is teachable, respectable, and amiable in any circumstance. I believe she would be a fine addition to your organization.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely,

About Me

2010-01-17T13:59:00.000-08:00

I am a 25 year old Masters graduate and Native English speaker. I am certified as a highly qualified English teacher through the Arizona Department of Education (a subdivision of the U.S.A. Department of Education, for Arizona). I have had over 8 years of teaching experience with children and adults. I have also had 16 weeks of ESL training- with 25 in-classroom practicum hours. I have over 1,000 hours of in-classroom teaching experience at a school, 560 hours of being a teacher's assistant, 75 teacher facilitated -practicum training hours, six weeks of training adults in Pilates in a native Italian speaking facility and two years experience coaching Volleyball to youth. I am also competitive and familiar with working in teams due to playing sports up through college. I am a dedicated student, daughter and friend who truly enjoys learning new experiences. I am currently in the process of publishing my book and learning Italian. I am excited to start teaching English in a classroom.

Personal Teaching Approach

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My personal teaching approach stems off of the idea that in order to successfully learn another language a student must be immersed in it. From day one, I will introduce the English language by using many different teaching tools. Because each student may learn differently than the next, it is best to use many different learning techniques such as visuals, auditory, kinesthetic/tactile and explanatory lessons.

I will teach students through experiences, exciting exercises and items that they feel are relevant. It is known that if a person feels connected to a topic, they are able to remember it better than a topic they are not connected to.

My classroom will be colorful, but organized, warm and inviting. Students will have clear expectations of the classroom procedures while also knowing that I care about them and their education. I will also use opportunities to get to know the students and their families.

I will be flexible as a teacher as new situations arise. Using this philosophy I hope to build and learn many new ways to engage my classroom and become a successful teacher.

Resume with organization links in purple and diploma

2010-01-15T06:31:00.000-08:00

“The best worker we have had,”

-Renee Park

TEAM Habilitation client

“Very responsible, patient and caring,”

-Ciro Adamo

Danza Latina personal trainer

Objective

To obtain a position in English teaching where my educational training, leadership experience, competitive nature and love of learning and cultures will be utilized .

Selected Achievements

Ø Received a certificate as a Highly Qualified English teacher through the Arizona Department of Education

Ø Writing and in process of publishing a book.

Ø Master’s of Education graduate with honors.

Ø B.A. of communication graduate with honors.

Ø Organizing and teaching a native Italian class in Pilates, in Italy for six weeks.

Ø Exponential teaching experiences totaling over 2000 hours of in-classroom trainings.

Ø Page Designer for college newspaper

Education

2007-2010 M.Ed in Secondary English Education,

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ USA

3.89/4.0 g.pa.

2003-2006 B.A. in Communications/Public Relations

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ, USA

3.45/4.0 g.pa.

1998-2002 Honors Diploma with Medical Magnet emphasis

Alhambra High School, Phoenix, AZ USA

4.12/4.0 g.p.a.

Relevant courses included the following: ESL, English, Grammar, Secondary Education, Educational Psychology, Journalism, Communications, Speech, Business, and Marketing

Experience

2010-curr International “I” School, Japan

I am the head teacher to the oldest children in the Kindergarten. I teach with a Japanese co-teacher in the private, English Kindergarten. I have a classroom of 26 students. I also teach in the after school club from ages one-adult.

2010-2010 Eikawa Teacher, ittti Japan

                  Teach in a TEFL environment. I teach ages 4-30+. I follow a curriculum and am able to teach English in my own lesson. I also teach the Japanese teachers in English lessons as well.

            2002-curr   Tutor, Grand Canyon University

I provide tutoring services to college students at Grand Canyon University and in Japan. I implement my own lesson plans as well as tutor students based on assignments given in English.

2008-2009      Respite Provider, TEAM Respite and Habilitation

Provide in- home respite care for children with autism, attend all federal required training programs for persons working with disabilities qualifications, provide activities for clients, acquire a respectful and supporting working relationship with guardians of children.

2008-2008      Behavioral Therapist, Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Provide behavioral therapy for children with autism using Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy, attend all case meets for clients, provide energetic learning environments for clients in their homes, successfully worked with a team of three or more therapists and case manager.

2007-2008      Alhambra Preschool Center/United Cerebral Palsy Preschool

Head teacher at APC with 20 students using Alhambra Preschool curriculum, lead teacher at UCP using NAEYC curriculum with 40 students, made and implemented weekly lesson plans, worked with students with disabilities and ESL students, worked with three other teachers.

Additional Information

Ø 75 teacher facilitated practicum hours

Ø Native English speaker.

Example Lesson Plan for EFL/ESL classroom

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This is a fun plan that will help correct grammatical mistakes that English language learners may make.

This lesson plan is designed to aide with proper tense usage. To begin, students will be split into two groups. Group A will consist of tense phrases and group B will include action word. The room will also be divided into three time slots representing past, present and future.

The phrases will include:Is, will be, has been. The actions include (and can be changed): singing, sitting, standing, dancing (it will be funny to watch as the students continue the actions all at the same time).

To start the lesson, each member from group A will be teamed up with a member from group B. Depending on the number of students, there can be more than one team from each group.

After this is acomplished, students will be set loose into their roles. Students from group B will be performing their actions while students from group A find their designated time slot in the room. Once each team feels they are finished, the will sit down and wait to be called on. Once called on, the students from group A will explain their position. For instance, a present tense (is) student with a singing partner would say: "Lucia is sitting on the chair."
*Other sentences are possible:She has been sitting there for ten hours.She is sitting there.She will be sitting there next. An example is:

** Groups will earn points by correctly using their tense and identifying their partners by name and action. An example sentence is: "Lucia is sitting." If the team is correct, they will earn 4 full points.

***Groups will receive bonus points for creativity in extending sentences.An example of a bonus sentence is: "Lucia is sitting on the chair, waiting for her boyfriend." This results in 11 points.

Teams will be switched, so that each classroom member will have a chance to be a tense phrase and an action.

Students will have fun with this activity and by acting out the tenses, they will have an easier time remembering. The time dividers will stay in the classroom for future visual prompting.