MEGAN CHAKKO

meganchakko@gmail.com |780.243.3799 | www.meganchakko.w

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OBJECTIVE
To effectively teach English to adult speakers of other
languages utilizing methods and tasks that allow students to
develop proficient language skills that are aligned with their
needs.

EDUCATION
Aug 2014Dec 2015

Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,

Aug 2008May2012

Bachelors in English Literature

Jan 2011April 2011

Semester at Sea, Study Abroad

Columbia University, Teachers College

University of Miami

EXPERIENCE
May-Sept
2015

Instructor, Columbia Universitys Community Language

Program
Developed and executed lesson plans for three hour long sessions
of English language learning classes for adult learners at both the
lower advanced and high advanced levels.
Designed and administered tests and exams that properly
evaluated students learning.
Utilized IBM SPSS to analyze statistical data from administered
tests.
Created a curriculum for students to follow throughout the
semester that both addressed the benchmarks of the program
and the needs of the students.
Developed and administered a Needs Analysis to effectively
access the needs and learning goals of students.
Established a book club program in which students selected a
book that became a theme through the semester.

July 2013May 2014

Project Coordinator, City Year Miami

Coordinated and planned service events for up to 1000 volunteers
which transformed schools and community spaces.
Maintained relationships with key sponsors and champions.

Aug 2012May 2013

English Language Learning Interventionist, City Year

Miami
Prepared lesson plans for daily interventions in Learning English
as a Second Language (ESOL) high school classes.
Executed lesson plans in a small group structure and supported
the learning of at-risk students.
Developed and established Pen Pal Program for students to
practice writing in English with students in Georgia, USA.

SKILLS
Designing and executing curricula and lesson plans in
English, Reading and English Literature.
Knowledge in IBM SPSS
Trained interventionist and tutor in Reading and English.

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