JASMIN IRIS CASTILLO CULAR
ENGLISH TEACHER
Summary
Knowledgeable English teacher with ample years of experience in teaching students language and literature, and in preparing / training professionals for IELTS and OET tests. Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral. Proficient in developing comprehensive grammar, writing and reading assignments for grade school, high school and adult students. Motivated to help students develop a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
Also an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a good number of years of experience in various fields, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the education industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
ENGLISH TEACHER
AMERICAN GULF BILINGUAL SCHOOL
JAHRA
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
SPOKEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
NORTHSTAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
SALMIYA
07.2022 - Current
- PREPARES LESSONS AND WORKSHEETS FOR STUDENTS USING PRACTICAL DAILY SITUATIONS FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
- USES DYNAMIC IN-CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE INTERACTION AND PARTICIPATION AND FOR ASSESSMENT
- OBSERVES AND ADOPTS NEW TECHNIQUES FROM SKILLED INSTRUCTORS AND LECTURERS THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO THE COURSE SYLLABUS.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with any challenges a student is facind and identifying root causes of problems.
IELTS TRAINING MENTOR / INSTRUCTOR
INFINITY INSTITUTE
SALMIYA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducts in-class tutorial sessions and training for IELTS and OET
- Creates modules for the four areas of testing (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with the students if there are any difficulties in comprehension on each topic and identifying root causes of problems.
- Conducts practice tests an d mock examinations for a simulated test day experience.
- Motivates students to maximize learning and performance.
OPERATIONS HEAD / ENGLISH TUTOR / IELTS MENTOR
WORLDWIDE CONNECTIONS KUWAIT
10.2020 - Current
- Establish contact with agency partners outside Kuwait
- Coordinate operations between branches regarding work permit / visa processing
- Interview aspiring applicants willing to work with partner agencies outside Kuwait
- Conduct orientations and informative seminars to those interested to apply for a job with partner agencies outside Kuwait, as well as facilitate interview coaching with applicants prior to agency interview
- Conducts in-class and online tutorial sessions and training for IELTS and Basic / Advanced English for adults
- Creates lesson plans applicable to students’ level or range of English
- Facilitates free sessions for students interested to enroll in the course.
MARKETING / OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER
NBAR SALON
SALMIYA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervised salon operations including sales, inventory, staffing, and staff training
- Planned and implemented marketing strategies and promotions to boost sales through client retention and acquiring new clients
- In-charge of customer service and complaints
IMMIGRATION ADVISER / IELTS TRAINER
LGTC IMMIGRATION CONSULTANCY AND IELTS REVIEW CENTER
SALMIYA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted group seminars and one-on-one orientation for clients interested to apply to different immigration program
- Facilitated correct assessment for clients willing to apply to determine what program suits them best based on their qualifications
- Created a short but detailed presentation easily understandable to client inquiries which relatively increased number of signups
- Improved an existing tutorial system for IELTS
- Conducted IELTS training sessions (full and target module) that helped them achieve their target scores.
AREA MANAGER
PINOYCARE VISA CENTER
CEBU
10.2016 - 07.2018
- UAE, BAHRAIN, QATAR, OMAN), Oversee area operations by monitoring sales, marketing and staffing
- Monthly travels to Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman to conduct group seminars and one-on-one orientation for clients interested to apply for Canada and New Zealand through different immigration programs and perform correct assessment for clients willing to apply to determine what program suits them best based on their qualifications
- Coordinate closely with head office regarding updates, staff trainings, staff assignment, marketing budget, flight schedules and visa needs
- Increased area revenue to 100% comparatively to the previous management events planner / HOST iris castillo weddings and events
EVENTS PLANNER / HOST
IRIS CASTILLO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
CEBU CITY
03.1999 - 12.2016
- Conceptualize, plan and organize an event based on client requirements
- Present a budget based on agreed concepts
- Discuss wedding logistics, negotiate vendor contracts, liaising with suppliers and clients, book vendors and service providers
- Implement the agreed plan and concept, provide detailed planning timeline including payment schedules and on-the-day timeline to ensure everything is accomplished accordingly
- Oversee on the day that the event runs smoothly and accordingly
- Troubleshoot event challenges, PROPRETOR, UNITED AC CONTRACTING COMPANY +965 55193989 2
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2011
ASSOCIATE SCIENCE - NURSING
PHILIPPINE PARAMEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Cebu, Philippines 01.2007 - 01.2009
Skills
IELTS Band Score 8
undefinedTimeline
ENGLISH TEACHER
AMERICAN GULF BILINGUAL SCHOOL
09.2022 - Current
SPOKEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
NORTHSTAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
07.2022 - Current
IELTS TRAINING MENTOR / INSTRUCTOR
INFINITY INSTITUTE
06.2022 - Current
OPERATIONS HEAD / ENGLISH TUTOR / IELTS MENTOR
WORLDWIDE CONNECTIONS KUWAIT
10.2020 - Current
MARKETING / OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER
NBAR SALON
11.2019 - 03.2020
IMMIGRATION ADVISER / IELTS TRAINER
LGTC IMMIGRATION CONSULTANCY AND IELTS REVIEW CENTER
10.2018 - 10.2019
AREA MANAGER
PINOYCARE VISA CENTER
10.2016 - 07.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2011
ASSOCIATE SCIENCE - NURSING
PHILIPPINE PARAMEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2009
EVENTS PLANNER / HOST
IRIS CASTILLO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
03.1999 - 12.2016
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