Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Teacher

ESTHER KESSLER

Riehen

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
Tucson
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.

Teaching Assistant

Highline School District
Seattle
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Teacher

Willcox Unified School District
Willcox
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.

Fraud Specialist

CITI Bank
Tucson
06.2004 - 12.2010
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
  • Contacted customers directly to notify of fraudulent activity and minimize impacts.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Arizona
Tucson, USA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics / Literature

University of East London
London, UK
08.1997

Skills

  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • SMART Board Aptitude
  • Technological Instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021

Teaching Assistant

Highline School District
08.2018 - 08.2020

Teacher

Willcox Unified School District
07.2013 - 07.2017

Fraud Specialist

CITI Bank
06.2004 - 12.2010

Master of Arts - Education

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics / Literature

University of East London
ESTHER KESSLER