Jessica Borzym
Educator
Cape Coast, Ghana and Lake Geneva WI,WI
Summary
Passionate educator with 19 years of experience inspiring engagement and motivation in children and adults. With a background in creative arts and English language acquisition, I encourage creativity and positive thinking so that students can meet their utmost potential. I have experience facilitating learning with individual students, in small group settings, in a classroom, as well as 7 years of teaching online. My skill set encompasses the drive and ability to work independently as well as in collaboration. I hold a track record of persevering through adversity and cultivating joy in my students. Seeking teaching and administrative positions that utilize my assets of being positive, hard-working, and adaptable.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Language Intructor
Talking Now LLC
Columbus, Ohio
12.2019 - Current
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments.
- Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment and practical life skills.
- Researched new approaches for teaching languages effectively while staying up-to-date with current trends in linguistics.
Art Instructor
Compassion Road Academy
Denver
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs for at-risk students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students who had faced adversity in multiple other schools.
- Developed lesson plans that focused on various aspects of art including color theory, composition, perspective, figure drawing.
- Organized classroom supplies and materials for easy access during lessons and exceeded expectation in all my observations.
Art Instructor
Cornerstone Achievement Academy, River Trial Elementary Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Created a positive learning environment by providing individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student, despite having limited supplies and no art budget.
- Wrote and was approved for $48K Grant through Arts at Large, for River Trail Elementary.
- Developed and implemented creative projects to engage students in learning art techniques, that were age appropriate, with no budget.
Montessori Educator Upper Elementary
Gilpin Montessori Public School, DPS
Denver
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Cooperated with other staff members in planning educational programs for all children in the class.
- Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate using iPads or computers.
- Organized materials within the classroom according to Montessori principles.
- Observed children's performance and progress in order to assess their abilities.
Education
TESOL Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
TESOL International Association
02-2019
TEFL Certificate - Teaching English As A Foriegn Language
International Open Academy
01-2019
Teaching License - Visual Arts (K-12) Teaching License
Colorado Department of Education
10-2016
BFA - Art Education
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
12.2008
Skills
- 7 years ESL Educator Experience
- 12 years Art instructor Experience
- Public and Private Education Knowledge
- Rich Cross Cultural Awareness
- Course Materials Preparation
- Report Preparation
- Instructional Best Practices
- Needs Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Research and analytical skills
- Business operations understanding
- Creativity and critical thinking expertise
Interactive teaching
Pronunciation coaching
Lesson planning
Collaborative learning
Teaching experience
Curriculum development
Pedagogical skills
Native fluency
Reading comprehension
Listening comprehension
Learning styles
Cross-cultural design
Education and Training
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Timeline
Remote Language Intructor
Talking Now LLC
12.2019 - Current
Art Instructor
Compassion Road Academy
12.2013 - 10.2016
Art Instructor
Cornerstone Achievement Academy, River Trial Elementary Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2008 - 06.2010
Montessori Educator Upper Elementary
Gilpin Montessori Public School, DPS
12.2006 - 06.2007
TESOL Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
TESOL International Association
TEFL Certificate - Teaching English As A Foriegn Language
International Open Academy
Teaching License - Visual Arts (K-12) Teaching License
Colorado Department of Education
BFA - Art Education
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
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