Kenva Higgs
ESL Teacher / Adult

Native language: English (US)
Other Languages: Spanish (intermediate) Japanese (beginner)
Currently living in: Japan
Skype name: kenva.higgs


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OBJECTIVE:
Experienced CELTA certified English teacher seeks to contribute to business operations through instruction of adults and/or children.

EDUCATION:
Cambridge ESOL Certificate April 2006
Language Studies Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada
B.S. in Computer Science - Minor in Spanish May 2002 Freed -Hardeman University, Henderson, TN, U.S.A.
Sunland Lutheran High School May 1998
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island , Bahamas

EMPLOYMENT:

English Instructor, August 2008 to Present
Berlitz Japan, Yokohama, Japan
Adult Instruction
Taught Berlitz English (All levels),Business 1-4, Business Plus, Hot Topics, ETI, BBR and TAB to groups and private students using the Berlitz PPP+ cycle.
Participated in Berlitz “In-service” for JGC new hires and taught BE Business 3 and 4.
Performed administrative duties such as level tests, level counseling, progress checks, taking attendance and recording of goals.
Assisted individual students with proofreading of presentations and reports.
Young Learner Instruction
Taught English Beat, American Shine, Tingo and Elmo (All levels)to children using the Berlitz PPP cycle.
Used threads (songs, rhymes, stories, TPR, crafts, skits) to maximize language acquisition.
Wrote Student Reports and Certificates after the completion of study programs.
Completed administrative duties such as taking attendance and recording lesson goals.
Participated in Berlitz Kids parties as an Instructor / Chaperone.

Kindergarten Teacher, August 2007 to June 2008
Colegio St. John, La Romana, Dominican Republic
Performed 27.5 hours of teaching a week to 17 kindergarten students with the help of an asst. teacher.
Performed weekly planning along with assistant teacher and presented lessons in Social science, Mathematics, Art and Language skills in an English format.
Introduced lessons through games and songs with the use of visual aids, stories and TPR.
Accompanied students to cafeteria, restroom and performed watch duty at break time.
Produced and directed the Christmas program for the class which included a skit and song selections.
Graded all class work and homework assignments.
Created and administered exams according to school curriculum.
Performed record keeping and attendance.
Accompanied students on field trips.


English Teacher, February 2007 to June 2007
TED Kayseri College, Kocasinan – Kayseri, Turkey
Taught 26 hours a week (Beginner and Pre-Intermediate levels) to students aged 9 – 12 (grades 4- 6)
Used Power up 1 and 2 from Hillside Press for instruction.
Assisted the Drama department in the English production of “House Ghosts”.
Performed watch duty at break time.

Substitute English Instructor, July 2006
Lanier Technical College, Winder Campus, Georgia, USA
Taught 6 hours of English Literacy Proficiency, to True Beginners aged 16 – 49 from 4 different countries.
Taught names of Family members, Introductions, Addresses
Focused on pronunciation, lexis, TTT methods, and spoken, written, reading and listening practice.
Student Teacher, April 2006
LSC Toronto Campus, Ontario, Canada
Performed 6 hours of Student Teaching, at Intermediate and Pre-Intermediate level aged 19 – 30 from 8 different countries
Used American Inside Out (Intermediate) and Move Up A and B (Pre-Intermediate) Books
TL focus, lexis, pronunciation, TTT methods, spoken, written listening and reading practice

Human Resources Coordinator August 2005 - September 2006
The Abaco Club Ritz-Carlton on Winding Bay, Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Bahamas
Performed tabulation of weekly payroll deductions, advances, commissions and gratuities of salaried and hourly employees.
Performed weekly manual entry of the weekly payroll on Jonas computer software.
Sent payroll via secure connection to RBC bank for direct deposit, Made weekly Bank deposits.
Printed all payroll accounting reports. Delivered Reports to Financial Controller for approval. Folded and distributed individual pay slips.
Printed manual paychecks, Delivered checks and reports to Project Coordinator for endorsement.
Typed employee reference letters and Pay advance requests on Word and Created Spreadsheets on Excel.
Prepared insurance cancellations, claims and applications for National Insurance, and Ind ividual Employee Medical Insurance.
Filed for Car and Golf cart Insurance claims.
Completed Immigration applications for work permits of foreign workers.
Wrote and sent job descriptions for job openings to the Nassau Guardian and Freeport News.
Assisted in new employee orientation and training programs.
Managed office inventory and paid company utilities and manager utilities. Made hotel reservations. Secured rental vehicles / golf carts for guest usage.
Drove to Marsh Harbour to collect mail and packages from DHL, Fed Ex, The Post Office and GWS every other day. Sorted and distributed mail and packages.
Collected , sorted and filed all job applications. Set up interviews with applicants.
Created final paychecks and other documentation for employees upon dismissal.
Performed various administrative duties on behalf of the Project Coordinator.
Performed the duties of writing checks for Employee of the month prizes.
Assisted with the creation of the monthly employee newsletter.
Handled employee grievances, made appointments with the HR Manager and HR Director accordingly. Answered and forwarded calls to HR Manager and HR Director.

SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Computers, travel, cultural studies, arts and crafts, reading, and community service.




Available for employment.
  • Full-time, Part-time, Contract
  • Location: Anywhere
  • ESL Job Interests: Adults
Please contact me for more information.
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