THI HUONG TRAN
Ho Chi Minh City
Summary
Highly capable professional English teacher with a focus on student learning and engagement. Experienced teacher with 8 years of service in the secondary and high school academic setting, dedicated to creating enjoyable, and dynamic learning atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Vinschool Education System
08.2021 - Current
- Develop a scope and sequence of learning activities using lesson objectives, curriculum standards and student learning goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities like language clubs or field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Taught IELTS classes for students K12 with the band target 6.5-7.5
English Teacher
The Asian International School
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted lessons each day for second and high school-level classes on a variety of topics related to English Writing, English Grammar, English Reading and English Listening.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Elementary English Teacher
WASHINGTON ENGLISH CENTER
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Created course materials, assessments, projects and a syllabus for each course in English studies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Academic Coordinator
ETC GROUP
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked with curriculum developers to create effective
curriculums for English partnership programs at
public schools. - Supported the academic manager to train expat
teachers through regular observation at public
schools. - Helped expat teachers build strong instructional skills and educational tools/technologies.
- Made a weekly class schedule for expat teachers and
follow them strictly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Banking Academy of Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam07.2015
Skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Interactive Teaching
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Personalized Instruction
- Providing Feedback
Languages
English
Full Professional
awards and achievements
- As a representative of the ESL team at Vinschool Central Park, I had the privilege of being a guest speaker at a workshop for English teachers at Le Quy Don Secondary and High School in Phan Thiet province. My sharing focused on the theme of "Making Grammar Sparkle." _ 6th January 2024
- One of the three featured speakers at the Gia Lam district-wide professional workshop held at Vinschool Ocean Park, Hanoi was focused on the theme of "Effective Questioning Techniques in Teaching." 30 March 2023
- As a representative of the ESL team at Vinschool Ocean Park, participating in the system-wide excellent teacher competition to celebrate Teacher's Day. _17 November 2022
- As the sole representative of the ESL team, I was choosen to deliver an "Experiential Lesson" during the Enrollment Day of Vinschool Ocean Park. _April 2022
- As the mentor of a group of mentee teachers in the ESL team at Vinschool Ocean Park and the teaching assistants in the ESL team at Vinschool Central Park.
- As the representative of the ESL team at Nguyen Van Huong campus (the Asian International School), I was honored to receive the third prize in the system-wide competition for sharing the topic "Active Learning in Teaching ESL" at the Teaching Beyond the Limits seminar held at Saigon International University. _11 July 2020
relevant skills
- Excellent ability to facilitate and teach difficult concepts to students, including breaking down topics, scaffolding, re-teaching and checking for understanding.
- Ability to foster beneficial and supportive relationships with students and other faculty members.
- Motivated to work independently, achieve my personal best, and be a contributing member of the school community.
- Strength to persist despite obstacles, such as lack of resources, a limited amount of class time and other challenges in the classroom.
certifications and licenses
- Teacher certification- ( 2021)
- TESOL certification - (2019)
- IELTS CERTIFICATE 7.0 - (2018)
hobbies and interests
After my teaching day has ended, I spend much of my free time
- dedicating to continuous professional development, regularly reading educational blogs on ESL teaching methodologies and incorporating innovative teaching techniques into my lessons.
- volunteering as an English tutor for churches, providing language support for underprovileged children.
- participating in language exchange programs to deepen my understanding of different cultures and improve cross-cultural communication skills.
References
Contact 1: Đỗ Thị Duy Hiền (Mrs.)
Head of ESL Department
Vinschool Central Park Secondary and High School
Vinschool Education System
[M]: (84) 961461707
[E]: v.hiendtd2@vinschool.edu.vn
Contact 2: Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung (Mrs.)
International Program Manager Asian International School HCMC
[M]: : 033571510
[E]: thuydung.010791@gmail.com
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Vinschool Education System
08.2021 - Current
English Teacher
The Asian International School
07.2019 - 06.2021
Elementary English Teacher
WASHINGTON ENGLISH CENTER
09.2017 - 06.2019
Academic Coordinator
ETC GROUP
08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Banking Academy of Vietnam
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