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Joel Thomas

Murfreesboro

Summary

Dynamic English tutor with 24 years of experience in fostering collaborative learning environments. Skilled in customized lesson planning and effective classroom management, dedicated to enhancing student engagement and achieving positive learning outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

English Tutor

Self Employed Services
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2001 - 01.2025
  • Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. I gave personalized tutoring with emphasis on pronunciation.
  • Facilitated individual and group tutoring sessions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Substitute Teacher

Escuela De Ingles
San Isidro, Costa Rica
04.1998 - 11.2001

I have taught English as a foreign language many years in Costa Rica. My students were generally young adults, though I did have some adults and children, as well. I am fluent in Spanish in every way.

  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Often using pronunciation examples, when needed.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments. I tried to make it enjoyable for the students with use of well known literature, for example; Gullivers Travels and The Three Musketeers.

Education

Associate of Science - History

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, Tennessee, TN
01-1991

Accomplishments

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  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

U.S. Army Veteran

Served in military from 1983-1986. Honorably discharged.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

English Tutor

Self Employed Services
01.2001 - 01.2025

Substitute Teacher

Escuela De Ingles
04.1998 - 11.2001

Associate of Science - History

Columbia State Community College
Joel Thomas