Rebecca Lorang

2734 Garfield Ave S, Apt. 4, Minneapolis, MN 55408 loran028@umn.edu (507) 649-1501

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, College of Education and Human Development
Initial Licensure/Master of Education Candidate, Second Language Education ESL

Minneapolis, MN
In Progress as of June 2015

Beloit College
Beloit, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology, GPA 3.4 Deans List Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010
May 2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Whittier International Elementary School
March 2015-June 2015
rd
Teacher Observer: Kindergarten and 3 grade
Minneapolis, MN
Observed and participated in large and small group literacy activities
Assisted the 3rd grade ELL teacher with pull-out reading groups, ensuring student comprehension of new
vocabulary
Encouraged young learners to implement phonetic knowledge in their spelling skills
First Linguistic Company
August 2012-August 2013
English Teacher
Krasnodar, Russia
Instructed individuals and small groups of children, teenagers, and adults with varying levels of English using the
communicative approach (creating an interactive, dynamic classroom with no direct translation)
Built rapport with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds
Ensured that students were continuously progressing in their knowledge and appreciation of the English language
Language Link Central School
August 2011-June 2012
English Teacher
Moscow, Russia
Engaged students of varying ages and abilities in the English language through humor and activities designed for
maximum interaction in large and small groups
Created a trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students strengths, weaknesses and personal learning styles
Developed curriculum that was appropriate to students learning abilities and reflected their needs and interests
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Blah Blah Club
October 2012- May 2013
English Teacher/Group Leader
Krasnodar, Russia
Organized and led weekly English-language events for groups of students with advanced levels of English
Created role-play situations to help develop fluency and on-the-spot thinking
Prepared students planning to travel abroad by emphasizing real world language
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sondance Studios
January 2014- Present
Dance Teacher, Choreographer
Spring Lake Park, MN
Instruct weekly dance classes for children ages 8-18 in various styles (tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop)
Discuss injury prevention and how to safely develop skills outside of class
Build student skills and fine tune techniques using a monthly dance curriculum that is tailored to each level and
style
Present dance materials to children in a welcoming environment that stresses positivity and supportive
interactions
CERTIFICATIONS
TEFL Certificate with Distinction
August 2011
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Moscow, Russia