Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-70
Teaching since 2014
MSD ESL Program Specialist
Learn English from a professional instructor, online or in-person
I am currently in my 2nd year of teaching English as Second Language to Adults. I love to get creative with my lessons to engage my students. I personalize my lessons to fit each of my students strengths & needs.
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About Shirley R.
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Hello! This is Shirley. I live in Pennsylvania. I studied Elementary Education at Carlow University. I also have two Master degrees: 1. in Early Childhood Education (from Carlow University) & 2. ESL program Specialist (from Duquesne University). I grew up in a bilingual family. My mom's family is from Nicaragua and speaks Spanish. I taught elementary (prek-8th grade) Spanish for about 6 years, as well as helping to fill other roles in the schools too. Prior to that, I was a substitute teacher for several schools. This provides me with experience teaching a broad range of subject material to children. I value working with children to help them reach their learning potential. Sometimes, they just need a different or a more personalized approach. Currently, I am teaching English as Second Language to adults. I love being able to personalize my lessons to engage my students & to ensure it fits each of my students strengths & needs. Additionally, I love sharing & integrating my personal experience & knowledge about countries in Central America & Europe into my lessons. I love & am passionate about teaching languages to people.
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Linda
Teacher's studio
Shirley is an outstanding teacher and person! As a former teaching colleague, I observed first-hand her creative and innovative Spanish lessons, as well as her enthusiastic and caring rapport with her students. She made learning Spanish a fun experience that students loved! I would highly recommend Shirley for any teaching position!
Posted Jul 22, 2021
Carlene
Online
Shirley is a very experienced and wonderful teacher. She is so good with children and individualizes lessons to meet each student's needs. Shirley is also a fun teacher!
Posted Jul 20, 2021
Adrienne Bradshaw
Online
Shirley is remarkable! She has a keen ability to hone in on skills that students may struggle with,allowing them to challenge themselves. You can tell that she loves what she does! She wants all of her students to succeed, and does all that she can to make this happen.
Posted Jul 20, 2021
Experience
Case Manager & Adult Educator (ESL)
Oct, 2019 - PresentAllegheny Intermediate Unit 3
Spanish teacher
Aug, 2018 - Jun, 2019Divine Mercy Academy
K-8th grade Spanish teacher
Spanish teacher
Aug, 2017 - Jun, 2018Saint Rosalia Academy
pre-K-8th grade Spanish teacher
Spanish teacher
Aug, 2016 - Jun, 2018Christ Divine Teacher Catholic Academy
Part time Spanish teacher K-8th grade.
Substitute teacher
Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2017St. Edmund's Academy
Substitute teacher for PreK-8th grade
Substitute teacher
Sep, 2013 - May, 2014The Campus School of Carlow University
Education
BA Elementary Education
Aug, 2007 - May, 2012Carlow University
MSD ESL Program Specialist
Aug, 2015 - Aug, 2018Duquesne University
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education
Aug, 2012 - May, 2014Carlow University
Certifications
Elementary K-6
Mar, 2013Carlow University
English as a Second Language (ESL) PK-12
Jul, 2018Duquesne University
Spanish
Aug, 2016ACTFL
I took the ACTFL Spanish test Oral & Written exam to get certified to teach Spanish.
Languages
Spanish
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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