Bruce Winter Jr.
Newcastle, WA. (U.S.A.) 98059
Home/Cell. Phone (425) 999-7053
email: eslteacher2468@gmail.com

LICENSED/CERTIFIED and EXPERIENCED Teacher (and tutor) with over 13 Years of Experience, available for an Elementary (K-4) Teaching Opportunity; also have
2 B.A. Degrees (Elementary Education and Communications), as well as prior
E.S.L. /E.L.L. experience of 2.5 years in Taiwan; passionate about the learning process of younger learners

Classroom Strengths and Personal Qualifications

● Knowledgeable about formal and informal assessment strategies
● Effective classroom management based upon structure and pro-active responsive strategies
● Experience with E.S.L./E.L.L. Students – As mentioned above, taught elementary students in Taiwan for 2.5 years
● Compassionate, positive and supportive w/students
● Excellent communication skills and collaborative team member

Professional Experience

Bellevue School District / Lake Wash. S.D. Bellevue; Kirkland, WA, 2015 – Present; 2004-2007

Elementary Teacher (K-5th Grade)
● Carried out district’s curriculum lesson plans for phonics, reading and writing; math, science and history
● Used informal assessment regularly to check on students understanding of lessons; also- implemented many formal assessments, including tests, as well as essays
● When it was necessary, implemented problem solving strategies to help students resolve disagreements
● Fostered a positive learning environment by giving encouragement and support to students
● Developed great rapport with students, other teachers, administrators, as well as parents
● Always planned ahead and stayed organized

Private Tutor - 1st-4th Grade Bellevue, WA, 2010 –2014
● Tutored 1st-4th Grade Elementary Students in phonics, reading and writing; math and science
● Administered written quizzes and verbal ‘Q & A’ (informal), followed-up with appropriate feedback from the lesson
● Taught from lesson/s provided, as well as created my own lessons to support individual needs of students
● Each day, reviewed previous lesson, and at the end, gave homework specific to their area to improve in
● Was positive and encouraging towards students

E.S.L./E.L.L. Teacher: 1st-4th Gr. (and some higher grade levels) Taoyan, Taiwan, 2007-2010
● Took the opportunity to move overseas and teach English to elementary students in Taiwan (also did some teachings for higher grade levels)
● Wrote and implemented English lessons for phonics (all levels), reading and writing; math and science; also carried out school’s lesson plans
● Used formal and informal assessments to evaluate students English abilities/levels; this included having students write essays and take tests.
● Used American and British Textbooks and a variety of media technology to present lessons
● Communicated with parents about students progress
Please Note: While back home for summer break in Seattle, also taught English to the Hyundai Auto Executives at the University of Washington.

4th Grade Student Teacher, Renton School District Renton, WA, (Sept.) 2003 – (Dec.) 2003
● Used district’s textbooks, media technology, as well as wrote own thematic lessons, to carry out lessons related to reading and writing; math; science; and social studies
● Utilized formal and informal assessment through tests and writing, as well as asked questions relating to the lesson/s
● Implemented district’s EALR’S and Benchmarks
● Upheld classroom management in all aspects, leading to lessons being accomplished on time and students being focused

Education Credentials:

● Washington State Teacher Certified/Licensed in Elementary Education (Not expired)

Central Washington University (2003) – Ellensburg, WA
● B.A. - Elementary Education

Washington State University – Pullman, WA
● B.A. – Communications