Elsie Turkson Halm
Dublin 15,Dublin
Summary
I am an ardent learner, driven by my desire to become an erudite intellectual and academic instructor. It is my goal to become a model woman and a pacesetter in the field of Language Studies for several other young people across the globe. As such, I aim to enhance my experiences and acquire more skills through hands-on work with students in the institutions I work in, while functioning within the administrative framework of my organisation to enable it achieve its goals. I am dedicated and hardworking, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and adaptive to different work environments and conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lecturer in EAP & Academic coordinator
DCU International Academy
Dublin, Dublin
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets and implementing positive interventions.
- Reported on programme data to support course management.
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
- Formulated and submitted student progress reports to management.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
ISI Language School
Dublin, -
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
- Supported students to complete job applications by proofreading.
- Conducted placement testing to accurately induct students.
- Incorporated content from popular music and films to motivate and engage students.
- Worked with refugees to build English speaking skills and transition to life in Ireland.
- Prepared tests and exercises to gauge student performance.
- Provided constructive feedback on oral and written work.
- Provided tailored feedback to students by identifying constructive areas for improvement.
- Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
- Registered information of students on database to maintain accurate records.
- Delivered classes to students using Zoom, adapting required curriculum to address student needs.
- Utilised audio and visual resources to produce new materials.
- Monitored attendance to keep track of absences and punctuality.
- Organised extra-curricular activities to enhance learning experience.
- Planned and delivered specific lessons to designated classes and age groups.
English Language Teacher
Achimota School
Accra, Achimota
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Built student confidence and competence through targeted exam preparation and compassionate guidance.
- Inspired students to demonstrate extensive, varied and dynamic vocabulary and sentence structure to produce engaging pieces of writing.
- Handled inappropriate student conduct calmly and professionally in line with established behaviour management policies.
- Developed outstanding professional relationships with pupils and parents, instilling frameworks of continued educational and personal support.
- Built student awareness of tone, style and register to deliver high-quality verbal and written work for various purposes.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by expressing continued enthusiasm for curriculum and commitment to every student.
- Ensured continued student progress and development by conducting termly assessments, providing detailed feedback in meetings with parents and guardians.
- Worked closely with Head of English to strategise curriculum delivery, regularly implementing improvements.
- Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
- Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
- Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
- Optimised student engagement with literary and non-literary concepts through innovative teaching methods.
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Promoted student welfare and followed safeguarding procedures.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Recommended reading materials and available resources to improve learning abilities.
- Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
Education
Master of Philosophy in English Language Teaching - English Language Teaching
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin,Ireland 09.2021 - 09.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - English Language Teaching
International House Dublin
Dublin 01.2022 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba 08.2016 - 07.2020
Skills
- Class organisation
- Learning management interfaces
- Syllabus development
- Individualised instruction
- Advising skills
- Paper grading
- Quality education
- Writing coursework
- Attendance documentation
- Student progress reporting
- Programme development and management
- Course material preparation
- Proofreading and editing
- Individual mentoring
- School administration
- Course preparation
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lecture planning
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Lecturer in EAP & Academic coordinator
DCU International Academy
11.2022 - Current
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
ISI Language School
02.2022 - 10.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - English Language Teaching
International House Dublin
01.2022 - 02.2022
Master of Philosophy in English Language Teaching - English Language Teaching
Trinity College Dublin
09.2021 - 09.2022
English Language Teacher
Achimota School
09.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Education
University of Education, Winneba
08.2016 - 07.2020
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