Jessica Crawford

E-Mail: jessicabcrawford@gmail.com

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Objective
To obtain a teaching position in the field of English as a Second Language

Education
M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language
The Pennsylvania State University

August 2015
GPA: 3.97

Relevant coursework: Language Assessment; Theories of Second Language

Acquisition; Discourse Analysis; Power, Politics, and Language Ideology;
Writing Tutoring Internship
B.A. in Elementary and Kindergarten Education (K-6)
Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Pennsylvania State University
Student Teaching:
K-6 Placement at Franklin Regional, Fifth Grade
Murrysville, Pennsylvania
ESL Program Specialist Certification (K-12)
The Pennsylvania State University
Student Teaching:
TESL Placement, Ages 9-13
Otavalo, Ecuador

December 2011
GPA: 3.94
August - December 2011

December 2011
July 2011

Experience
Instructor in Academic Writing for ESL Students
Pennsylvania State University w State College, PA

August 2014 - June 2015

Taught an interactive first-year writing course for international students through a graduate assistantship

Developed a syllabus, planned and delivered engaging lessons, incorporated technology in instruction,
and met one-on-one with students outside of class

Guided students to complete academic writing assignments culminating with an academic research
paper

English Language Teacher

Multikid Educational Center w Dushanbe, Tajikistan

July 2013 - July 2014

Taught English to children and adults at various levels and helped them improve in all areas of language

Developed and taught courses in English with a focus on business English and academic writing

Instructed a diverse group of students including the local staff of the US Embassy in Tajikistan and the
staff of Delegation of the European Union in Tajikistan

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Jessica Crawford
E-Mail: jessicabcrawford@gmail.com

Fifth Grade Teacher LTS

Franklin Regional School District w Murrysville, PA

August 2012 - June 2013

Taught students with diverse needs, utilizing data to flexibly group students by ability

Differentiated instruction in the subjects of reading, English, math, and social studies

Adapted curriculum materials to implement effective instruction, assessment, and classroom procedures
to maximize student learning

ESL Instructor
ARIN IU 28 Children in Schools Program w Indiana, PA

January - June 2012

Traveled to various school districts to work with English language learners

Focused on helping students communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic
success

Supported students language development in the domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing

International Counselor
ShiLin YMCA w Taipei, Taiwan

June - August 2010

Led activities at an English language and sports camp for Taiwanese children

Collaborated with local educators to teach English through literature, science, and sports

Developed cross-cultural communication skills

Summer Camp Unit Leader

Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania w Camp Conshatawba

Planned and led three to five day camps each week

Supervised unit counselors and created their schedules and breaks

Oversaw a group of girl scouts for their entire stay at camp

June - August 2008

June - August 2009

Skills and Honors

Proficient with educational technology, including turnitin.com, Prezi, Weebly, SmartBoard, ANGEL course
management, and Microsoft Office

Low-Intermediate proficiency in Tajik (Persian) language

Deans List for eight semesters at PSU and graduated with High Distinction

Vice President of Essence of Joy Choir at PSU

Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient

References
1. Deryn Verity, Director of ESL programs, Senior Lecturer of Applied Linguistics, Penn State University
Phone: (814) 865-6227

Email: dpv3@psu.edu

2. Sharon Childs, Chair of MA TESL program, Lecturer of Applied Linguistics, Penn State University
Phone: (814) 865-6228

Email: ssc5@psu.edu

3. Rob Buffone, Principal Heritage Elementary, Franklin Regional School District

Phone: 724-327-5456 ext. 7002

Email: RBuffone@franklinregional.k12.pa.us