
Leona Ellefson
Education / Training
About Leona Ellefson:
Hello!
My name is Leo and I am two semesters away from completing my master's degree in TESOL. Additionally, I have 3+ years of ESL tutoring and teaching experience. I speak Spanish and I love being able to give other people the joy I have found with learning a second language.
Experience
Substitute Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
Mar 2023 - Present
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Instructs a variety of K-12 classes on a daily basis across the LCPS district in the absence of the regular teacher
- Delivers lessons according to the regular teachers wishes, ensuring that the education process isn't disturbed in the absence of the teacher
- Manages the classrooms using positive techniques fostering a healthy learning environment where students can thrive
- Empowers students to be their best and learn the most through example and positive reinforcement
English Second Language Instructor Intern
PLUS U.S. Corporation
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
- Conducted engaging ESL lessons focused on English for real-world use over zoom, increasing the English levels of nonnative English-speaking high school-age students.
- Adapted lesson content to the needs of the students, optimizing lesson time and increasing productivity.
- Informed and guided students, ensuring students stayed focused and met lesson goals.
- Exercised cultural sensitivity to encourage students to explore the ways language and culture intersect and influence their identities resulting in meaningful and useful language gains.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable virtual classroom ensuring that students feel comfortable speaking and practicing English to increase their English conversation skills.
Education
Arizona State University
Master's in TESOL
2021-2024
4.0 GPA
New Mexico State University
BA in Anthropology
2019-2021
3.96 GPA
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