Grace Kelly-Pousson

grace1@sandiego.edu
13177 Morning Glory Drive Lakeside, California 92040 (619) 390-9678

OBJECTIVE
Pursuing a position as an instructor of ESOL English to Speakers of Other Languages in the areas
of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and integrated skills from beginning to advanced levels
of proficiency.

CERTIFICATION
TESOL Certificate:
University of San Diego, May, 2013
Master Teacher Permit:
California State Credential, Child Development
First Aid/CPR/Adult/Pediatric
Valid through February, 2015

EDUCATION
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Masters of Education, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Literacy, & Culture
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Graduation Date: August , 2014

Instructional Assistant, Basic Skills Department, SD Miramar College, San Diego, California,
January, 2013 -- Present
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Chapman University, Irvi ne, Cal i f orni a
Bachelor of Science degree, Early Childhood Education
Concentration: Second Language Acquisition, Diversity and Culture
Graduation date: May, 2011

Designee, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 4.0/4.0
Recipient, Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Education Member, Delta Phi Upsilon International Honor Society in Ear l y Chi l dhood
Education

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Grossmont College, El Caj on, Cal i f orni a
Associate of Science degree, Child Development
Concentration: Special Needs, Literacy
Graduati on date: May, 2006
Designee, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.8/4.0
Education Member, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Teaching Skills: ESOL
Designed English lesson plans for whole group instruction
Over 540 hours of classroom observations, practicum, and student teaching
Implemented interactive activities to further student engagement
Tutored individuals in ESOL Lab
Created several grammar and English pronunciation workshops for students enrolled in Basic
Skills
Conducted Action Research project to promote student comprehension and computer skills

Communication Skills:
Presented excellent interpersonal skills working with effectively with students and families
Wrote academic plans to accommodate student learning objectives
Implemented lessons geared toward differentiated instruction

Professional Recognition:
Awarded the University of San Diegos Employee Recognition Award, 2011
USD Women of Impact Award Nominee, 2013
Co-presenter at California Association for the Education of Young Children Conference (CAEYC),
San Diego, California, March, 2012
Lead presenter at CAEYC conference: Literacy Partners- Working Together with Families to
Promote Emerging Literacy Pasadena, California, April, 2014

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Early Childhood Educator, Manchester Child Development Center University of San Diego, San
Diego, California 92110, March 2007 Present
Early Childhood Educator, Lakeside Presbyterian Childrens Center, Lakeside, California 92040
September 1999- March 2007
Parent Participation Publicity Liaison, Grossmont Adult Education, El Cajon, California 92020
September 2000 May 2005
Bi-lingual Instructional Aide, Logan Elementary School, San Diego Unified School District, San Diego,
California 92105, September 1976 - May 1977
REFERENCES
J acquie Kennedy, Director: Manchester Family Child Development Center, University of San Diego, San
Diego, California kennedyj@sandiego.edu 619) 260-4620

Dr. Sarina Molina, Assi st ant Professor: Department of Learning and Teaching, University of San
Diego, San Diego, California sarina@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4685

Stefanie J ohnson: Faculty- Engl i sh to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: San
Diego Miramar College, San Diego, California sjohnson@sdccd.edu (619) 388-7535

Laurie Mikolaycik: Adjunct Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Pt. Loma Nazarene University,
San Diego, California teacherlaurie @ Hotmail.com (619) 562-2416