About Detra D.
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Freelance writing and editing
Aug, 2013 - PresentSelf-employed
Teacher
Aug, 2014 - May, 2015Classical Conversations
Creates a caring, student-centered environment for learning, encouraging the enjoyment of all subjects to include Grammar, Science, History, Geography, Math, Latin, Fine Arts, and historical timeline within the perimeters of the Classical Conversations model. Designed and delivered engaging lectures and motivating lessons to students. Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students. Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities with a growth mindset.
Teacher of English as a second Language
Mar, 2009 - Aug, 2013QB English School in Hachinohe, Japan
Taught the English language to Japanese students age 4 years old to 77 years old, both in group and individual setting. Exhibited leadership skills through the preparation and facilitation of a culture through Halloween, Christmas, and Easter parties, summer events, shared cuisine, and cultural experiences. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.Instructed students individually and in groups, using various research based teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, hands on, Collaborative and independent work, utilizing the creativity and individuality of each student to include all of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.. Assigned and grade classwork and homework, both Formatively and summatively.
Freelance Tutoring
Mar, 2008 - PresentSelf-employed
Education
Bachelors of Theology
Aug, 1996 - Aug, 2001University of Scranton
Master of Teaching with endorsements in ESL and Language Arts
Aug, 2014 - Dec, 2015College of St. Mary
Bachelors of Philosophy
Aug, 1996 - Aug, 2001University of Scranton
Certifications
ESL certification
Dec, 2015Nebraska Department of Education
Languages
Latin
Limited Proficiency
Japanese
Limited Proficiency
Japanese
Limited Proficiency
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