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Otilia Biro

Summary

ESL English teacher with enthusiasm for hands-on learning methodologies, and conversation centered learning. Well-traveled and fluent in English and Hungarian. ASU TESOL trained.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Self-employed
03.2016 - Current
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.

Customer Service Agent

Transcosmos Information Systems
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions, and maintain high-quality service.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.

Educational Organizer

University Of Public Service
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Used excellent communication skills to delegate tasks and achieve successful event outcomes.
  • Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.

Administrator, Event Organizer

Geological Society Of Hungary
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
  • Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.

IT Help Desk Agent

Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt.
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
  • Responded promptly to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.

Teaching Assistant

Queens Park Community School
London, United Kingdom
08.2007 - 09.2010

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Science Department Teaching Assistant

Worked in creating material for special educational needs, behavior management, and substitute teaching.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Birkbeck University of London- Transferred
London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Data Analytics

University of North Texas
Texas, USA
12.2023

No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language TESOL

Arizona State University
Arizona, United States Of America
2018

No Degree - Extra Mural Certificate in Foundation Year Study For Life Sciences And Subjects Allied To Medicine

University of London Birkbeck College
London, United Kingdom
09.2006 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Performance Monitoring
  • Materials Selection
  • Customized Instruction
  • Student Evaluation

Certification

  • Certified DTP, Német-Magyar Képző Központ Egyesület, National Qualifications Register National Qualifications Register Issued May 2012 Issued May 2012 Credential ID 5221301
  • DCSF Secondary Teaching Assistant Induction Course, Brent Council, Issued Nov 2008
  • Certified Certified Interior Decorator (CID), Junior Art Center - 2003-2005, National Qualifications Register National Qualifications Register, Credential ID 52789902

Languages

Hungarian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Customer Service Agent

Transcosmos Information Systems
11.2021 - 02.2022

Educational Organizer

University Of Public Service
03.2018 - 06.2018

Administrator, Event Organizer

Geological Society Of Hungary
03.2017 - 02.2018

IT Help Desk Agent

Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt.
11.2016 - 01.2017

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Self-employed
03.2016 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Queens Park Community School
08.2007 - 09.2010

No Degree - Extra Mural Certificate in Foundation Year Study For Life Sciences And Subjects Allied To Medicine

University of London Birkbeck College
09.2006 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Birkbeck University of London- Transferred

Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Data Analytics

University of North Texas

No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language TESOL

Arizona State University
Otilia Biro