Patricia Mrozek

Teaching Fellow at The American University in Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

The American University in Cairo

Aug 2016 - Present -9 yrs

Egypt , Cairo

Job Details:While simultaneously studying a master’s in TESOL, work as a fellow in the Intensive English Program (IEP) as both the primary instructor of speaking classes and a teaching assistant in a freshman English course. In speaking classes, facilitate conversation amongst students and correct pronunciation errors. In freshman English courses, develop materials, observe classes and assist the main teacher in selection of readings and correction of written works.

TeacherFull Time

Buffalo Public Schools

Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 -4 months

United States , Buffalo

Job Details:Primary teacher of a beginning level, open enrollment adult ESL class. Created weekly lesson plans and assessments as well as developed appropriate materials to facilitate acquisition of all 4 skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in English. Encouraged individual, pair, and group work to effectively put to practice acquired skills. Honed cultural understanding skills through fostering relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds.

TeacherFull Time

Sahmyook Elementary School

Feb 2015 - Sep 2015 -7 months

South Korea , Daejeon

Job Details:Taught 3rd grade language arts, science and social studies in English. Implemented classroom management. Produced weekly and long-term lesson plans for all subjects including afterschool classes. Evaluated students’ progress through student comments and report cards. Integrated a range of teaching styles to facilitate participation and create an environment of comfort for students.

Ministry of Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 -2 yrs, 8 months

Spain

Job Details:For 3 consecutive years I worked as a Language and Culture Assistant for the Ministry of Education in Spain. The first year I worked in Santiago de Compostela in a vocational school in computing courses teaching English for Specific Purposes (Programming). I assisted computer science courses and taught conversation classes for teachers and university students after school. The second year I worked in Huesca at a small, private high school teaching a variety of English courses to students 12-15 years old. I developed materials for the classes and did private tutoring after school as well. The third year I worked in A Coruna at an elementary school teaching Music and Art in English. All 3 years I created lesson plans, implemented a classroom management policy with the co-teachers and worked to create an interesting, fun learning environment for the students