Michelle A. Regno
- 45 Jalan Lemak, Taman Segar, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 014-736-4363 •
- Skype: onlineteachermichelle
- LinkedIn: Michelle Alemania Regno
EXPERIENCED, COMPETENT AND QUALIFIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER/TRAINER
Summary of Qualifications
- Twentyyears ofteaching experience including classroom teaching, teacher training, mentoring and coaching
- Skillful, knowledgeable and experienced in Curriculum Design, Education Programme Design and Implementation, Learner Assessment and Cooperative Learning
- Exposed to international school set up with participation in professional development programmes
- Knowledgeable in the execution of the pedagogy of education for effective classroom teaching
- Ability to motivate learners and inspire them to reach their full potentials
- Excellent oral and written communication skills resulting to excellent presentations
- Excellent computer skills ( Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet navigation)
- Demonstrates abilities to plan and effectively implement lessons and programmes, create and successfully execute assessments and learning plans
- Works with very minimal supervision; self-sufficient, efficient, committed, dedicated and highly motivated
Education
London Teacher Training College Singapore, Singapore
Diploma in TESOL, Distinction Award Nov.2008
Notre Dame of Marbel University Mindanao, Philippines
Bachelor in Secondary Education Mar. 1994
major in English
Trainings Conducted
- Teacher Training, Malvern Language Academy, Singapore, 30 & 31 January 2016
- Public Teacher Training, St John’s International School, Kuala Lumpur, 3 & 4 Oct. 2015
- Teacher Training, Leads Education, Myanmar, 25-28 Sept. 2015
- Teacher Training, UniRazak, Kuala Lumpur, 17 Sept. 2015
- Teacher Training, MAHSA University, Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2015
- Public Teacher Training, St John’s International School, Kuala Lumpur,29-30 Mar. 2014
Professional Experience
St. John’s International School/ Direct English Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Content Developer and Master Trainer Jan. 2013- present
- Handles teacher trainings programmes and implementations
This includes teaching strategies to achieve the goal of the students in learning English. The training is attended by classroom teachers, mentors and trainers alike.This task allows me to share my knowledge and be a part of the process of learning more together with the like-minded people.
Participates in programme assessment and implementation This involves the assessment of the English programme. The content is analyzed by group of teachers for the approval of the administrators before it is implemented.
- Teaches using the Direct English learning system to foreign students
This includes the implementation of the learning system in the teaching-learning process
TESOL Training Centre
Part-time Lecturer Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Aug, 2013- present
- Teaches teachers and aspiring teachers (trainees) how to become better teachers using the 6-module course
Modules include Language Teaching Principles, Language Skills, Language Systems, Classroom Management, Assessing the ESL Learners and Teaching Creative Writing
Lectures are engaging enough to expose the trainees to a simulation of classroom teaching. Trainees are given the chance to do mock teaching and be evaluated. This occurs after each module.
- Mentors and coaches the trainees on pedagogical practices for an effective learning environment
Alongside with the modules, trainees are also trained about pedagogical practices which they can apply in their teaching.
- Assists the trainees to prepare lesson plans, activities and materials for more engaging and meaningful teaching-learning experiences
Classroom Management module includes lesson planning, type of classroom materials and appropriate activities as part of the teaching approaches.
Part-time Online ESL Teacher
Mar.2008-present
- Teaches English to professionals in the top management ( CEO, CFO, Legal, Finance, Administration Heads, Directors and Managers, School headmasters)
Students are from Italy, Russia and Korea. Lessons are not only about how to speak English but also how to implement classroom/school programmes for the educators.
This job demands from me to be more attentive to the students’ learning needs and become more sensitive to their learning styles. My solid experience in the academe has afforded me the chance to be more understanding and open to different cultures and address challenges that each learner faces.
Fountain International School Manila, Philippines
English Language Teacher Jun. 2009- Mar 2010
- Taught English to 4th year high school students ( course involves English grammar and composition and literature)
Students are from different countries like Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. I was tasked to handle
classes in the speech laboratory, making sure that all students reached their learning potentials.
Marked essays, prepared lesson plans, created assessments, served as the classroom teacher
- Worked collaboratively with other English teachers to implement the English program accordingly
- Guided students during the preparation stages of their presentations for the English week culmination.
Nanyang Education School Singapore, Singapore
English Instructor Sept. 2008- Dec. 2008
Taught the four skills in English to Chinese international students in preparation for the O level examinations given in Singapore
Taught students IGCSE preparations. Classes were 6 hours per day aimed at getting the best results expected of them.
JJPIA Company, Inc.
Online Teacher/ Mentor Manila, Philippines
Jun. 2006-May 2008
- Mentored the new teachers on the implementation of the pedagogy of teaching in the workplace
Having the experience and education required for this job, I was tasked to mentor the new teachers on the pedagogy of teaching, including best strategies to teach English even in a different platform. Online teaching, although non-traditional, also requires the teachers to observe pedagogical practices.
- Coached Korean, Arabian and Chinese students who wished to improve their English speaking skills ( lessons included pronunciation drills, grammar exercises and speaking tasks)
This permitted better understanding different cultures, giving quality teaching through the online platform.
Our Lord’s Grace Montessori Manila, Philippines
English Teacher Jun. 2001-Mar. 2002
Jun. 2005- Mar. 2006
- Participated in the successful development and implementation of the English department programmes.
This includes assessment, revision and implementation.
This task also included staging a grand theatre play attended by parents, guests and students.
- Handled English grammar and World Literature
Lessons included grammar drills, writing and composition, speaking drills. World Literature lessons touched the significant contributors in literature like Roman and Greek literatures among others. This inspired the students to produce a grand theatre play.
San Beda College Manila, Philippines
English Language Teacher
May 1998-Apr. 2000
- Successfully implemented the Reading Programme that the school was having for the first time ( taught the program to all high school students)
This achievement I consider my first thus most memorable. I was tasked to handle the Reading Programme and with my passion, dedication and enthusiasm, I managed to do well.
Notre Dame of Marbel for Girls Mindanao, Philippines
English Language Teacher Jun. 1994- Mar. 1996
- Taught grammar and composition and literature to 3rd year high school students
I was involved in drama club. I succeeded in motivating the students to share their skills and breaking their inhibitions therefore realizing their full potentials.
References
Dr. Inderjeet Singh Mr. Meby Ignatius
Head of Academics Marketing Manager
St. John’s International SchoolSt. John’s International School
Lot 145, Jalan Bukit Nanas, K.L, Malaysia Lot 145, Jalan Bukit, Nanas, KL, Kuala Malaysia
Email: ail:
Mobile phone number: +60 16 660 6124 Mobile phone number: +60 10 203 2086
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