JESSEVEL MONTES
English Language Teacher
Pigcawayan, Philippines,NCO
Summary
Years of Teaching Experience: 17
To obtain an English teaching position at the Elementary, Middle School, or High School level.
Hardworking and passionate in assigned work.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
English Language Teacher
Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay
Bukidnon, Philippines
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Successfully improve English-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Created language arts lesson plans for diverse students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Taught 3 lessons per week to over 45 students throughout 2 grade levels
- Created language arts lesson plans for 45 students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Energized for Excellence Academy, Inc
Houston, USA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) & Social Studies
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
English Language Teacher, Research Coordinator
Pigcawayan National High School
Pigcawayan, Cotabato, Philippines
05.2013 - 08.2021
- (Research, Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Basic Communication, The Teaching of Speaking, Reading & Writing Skills, English for Academic and Professional Purposes & Literature courses)
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Chairperson•Debate Society Adviser, •Student Council Adviser
Southern Christian College, College Department / Graduate School
Cotabato, Philippines
06.2009 - 03.2013
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
- Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
- Collaborated with tutoring, enrollment, testing and advising services to support students.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Stella Maris College
Oroquieta City, Philippines
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
English Language Teacher
St. Michael’s High School
Tangub City, Philippines
08.2005 - 03.2007
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Linguistics
University of Mindanao
Davao City, Philippines 11.2015 - 03.2019
Master of Arts in Education - English
La Salle University
Ozamis City, Philippines 04.2013 - 05.2014
Master in Education - English
La Salle University
Ozamis City, Philippines 06.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English
Stella Maris College
Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines 06.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Teaching
Student advisory
Assessing students
Student mentoring
Supervising students
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Certification
Licensed Professional Teacher
Additional Information
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Course Completer, Researcher, Basic Education Research Fund Research Qualifier, Research Questionnaire Validator, Research Panelist, Resource Person for Various Trainings, Workshops & Symposia, Official Trainer for Orations, Impromptu Speaking & Declamations, English Manuscript Editor, Debate Coach & Adjudicator, Author of Resource Learning Materials in the Senior High School, Department of Education-Cotabato Division Module Writer for The Teaching of Reading & Writing & Technical Working Group for Research (member) Initiator, Innovator, Event Host
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay
09.2022 - Current
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Energized for Excellence Academy, Inc
10.2021 - 12.2021
Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Linguistics
University of Mindanao
11.2015 - 03.2019
English Language Teacher, Research Coordinator
Pigcawayan National High School
05.2013 - 08.2021
Master of Arts in Education - English
La Salle University
04.2013 - 05.2014
Chairperson•Debate Society Adviser, •Student Council Adviser
Southern Christian College, College Department / Graduate School
06.2009 - 03.2013
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Stella Maris College
06.2007 - 03.2009
English Language Teacher
St. Michael’s High School
08.2005 - 03.2007
Master in Education - English
La Salle University
06.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English
Stella Maris College
06.2001 - 05.2005