Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Timeline
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Marina Godess

Eastlakes,Australia

Summary

Resourceful English as Second Language Teacher with Postgraduate Adult Education degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results.

Over 20 years of experience in ESOL/EFL teaching and coordination including designing, delivering and assessing a range of TESOL programs within competency/skill-based framework, such as AMEP (CSWE. ,Pre- to IV), Skillmax, Vocational English (EFW 1-3), Literacy/ Numeracy (CLN 1-2& LLNP), TAFE Preparation Module, EFS/EAP, IELTS & TOEFL preparation, E-learning/Distance Learning/TAFE Digital .

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

AMEP/ESOL Teacher/Assessor

TAFE NSW
01.2017 - Current
  • Efficiently conducted initial, formative and summative analysis of students’ language needs through surveys/regular assessments and produced comprehensive reports
  • Successfully designed and delivered lessons in accordance with CSWE Framework mapped to ACSF outcomes to a variety of cohorts, including PreCSWE,CSWE1,2,3 (face-to-face and online)
  • Regularly organised excursions and joint AMEP events to facilitate students’ settlement in Australia and enhance cross-cultural communication
  • Willingly presented at Professional Development sessions to share good teaching practices with colleagues
  • Attended regular meetings, PD sessions face-to-face and online to enhance technology skills
  • Successfully supervised TESOL practicum students and produced reports
  • Achievements: Successfully passed audits on Initial & progressive assessments
  • Awarded Statement of Appreciation in recognition of dedication to teaching and commitment to excellent customer service by CPALES in 2019 & 2021.

ESOL Teacher

Navitas English
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Achievements: Successfully performed higher duties as Teaching & Learning Team Leader ( Acting)
  • Organised Hobby Fair for lower level classes which enabled some interaction & enhanced students’ confidence in using basic spoken English skills.

ESL Teacher

NSW AMES
01.1995 - 01.2011
  • Trainer, Labour Market Program - EFW & CLN 1-3
  • Trainer, SKILLMAX PROGRAM, NSW AMES
  • Teacher CSWE ( CSWE , Pre- & I-III)
  • Teacher With Additional Responsibilities (TAR)-Saturday Program
  • E-learning / Computer Room Teacher
  • Achievements: Acted in higher Position as Teaching Centre Coordinator
  • Organised annual Harmony Days in conjunction with Sydney City Council and Saturday end-of- year events
  • Performed Teacher with Additional Responsibilities duties on Saturday Program for 10 years.

Interpreter/Translator

Department of Social Security
01.1992 - 01.1995

EFL Teacher, Interpreter/Translator

Latvia
01.1983 - 01.1992

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Education ( TESOL ) -

University of Technology
Sydney, NSW
07.1996

Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature -

Latvia State University
Riga, Latvia
05.1983

TAELLN411 Upgrade (TAELLN411) -

Oztech Trade Training College
01.2014

TAE Certificate IV Upgrade (TAE40110) -

MRWED College
01.2011

TAA Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) -

CITY EAST Community College, Bondi
01.2008

Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training -

NSW AMES, Surry Hills
01.2000

Skills

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Creativity, particularly when it comes to contribution to the bank of resources
  • Outstanding people skills, empathy and cross-cultural awareness
  • Enthusiasm and ability to motivate students and support team members
  • Constant awareness of new teaching techniques/resources and ability to adapt them to students’ needs
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Suite, Adobe Express Excel & PowerPoint Internet Search Engines, ESL/EFL Websites, MS publisher (regular newsletter production) & more
  • Language skills: Russian (native speaker), Latvian (intermediate) and Spanish (post-beginner)

References

  • Qing Cui, Head Teacher, TAFE NSW, Randwick Campus,Ph 7920 6414/M 0450552818,Qing.Cui8@tafensw.edu.au
  • Alison Bernasconi, Head Teacher, TAFE NSW, St.George Campus, (02) 0414788986, Alison.bernasconi@tafensw.edu.au

Hobbies and Interests

  • Psychology
  • Cultures & languages
  • Photography
  • Dancing

Training

 In-house Training and Short Courses

  • 2024 Adobe Express
  • 2023 LWA EAL Webinars
  • 2022 IELTS Teacher Training Workshop
  • 2021, IELTS Teacher Training Workshop
  • 2020, The 2020 Quizlet Unconference for Teachers
  • 2020, Assessor Training in the Remote AMEP IA
  • 2020, Teaching With Technology TAFE NSW Online
  • 2019-2020, Development VET Currency and Competency
  • 2019, Digital Course Training, including WordPress by CCE Sydney University
  • 2018-2019, Progressive Assessments and Initial Assessments Training
  • 2017, ACSF Training by LWA
  • 2017, Canvas Training by Navitas
  • 2016, ISLPR Assessment Training
  • 2011, Introduction to Facilitative Leadership, Unfolding Futures
  • 2011, Cross-cultural Intelligence, City of Sydney Council
  • 2008-2011, Updated CSWE Moderation Session (yearly)
  • 2006-2007, LLNP Moderation/Assessment Moderation and Validation
  • 2005, Refugees Staff Development Training
  • 2002-2004, E-learning Training



Timeline

AMEP/ESOL Teacher/Assessor

TAFE NSW
01.2017 - Current

ESOL Teacher

Navitas English
01.2011 - 01.2017

ESL Teacher

NSW AMES
01.1995 - 01.2011

Interpreter/Translator

Department of Social Security
01.1992 - 01.1995

EFL Teacher, Interpreter/Translator

Latvia
01.1983 - 01.1992

Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Education ( TESOL ) -

University of Technology

Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature -

Latvia State University

TAELLN411 Upgrade (TAELLN411) -

Oztech Trade Training College

TAE Certificate IV Upgrade (TAE40110) -

MRWED College

TAA Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) -

CITY EAST Community College, Bondi

Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training -

NSW AMES, Surry Hills

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