James Parducci
ESL Instructor
Summary
TEFL-certified educator from USA, skilled in enhancing student engagement and confidence through tailored instruction. Adept in verbal communication and group leadership, I foster a supportive learning environment while implementing differentiated strategies to meet diverse needs, celebrating each student's achievements along the way.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Driver
Catholic Charities
2024 - 2025
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Drove clients to and from Mt. Carmel Guild run by Catholic Charities for their daily program. Arranged route schedules and monitored safety of truck operation.
Cafeteria/Recreational Aide
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
2023 - 2024
- Monitored children in grades from K-4 during lunch and maintained a disciplined environment for all students.
- Watched for issues regarding safety and encouraged positive interaction between all grades on the playing field.
Morning/After Care Counselor
The Y Gateway
2022 - 2023
- Worked with children, watching them for safety and guiding them to achieve positive recreation and constructive lessons.
- Also was a summer camp counselor encouraging constructive play and daily learning for children ages 5-13.
Travel
2020 - 2021
- Took time to travel and explore different cultures and languages.
- Improved Spanish skills through immersion in Latin America. While not fluent, I have a better grasp of the language.
Noon-Duty Supervisor
Garfield Elementary School
2014 - 2020
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a commitment to their well-being in all interactions.
- Monitored safety of children during recreation. Improved attitudes in children at play with positive coaching.
Chess Teacher
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
2013 - 2014
- Provided constructive feedback and celebrated achievements.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
1:1 English Tutor
Freelance
2013 - 2013
- Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roselle Catholic High School
Roselle, New Jersey, USASkills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Natural leadership in any environment
Fostering of student growth
Disciplined classroom management
Certification
120-Hour TEFL Certification (Premier TEFL)
Timeline
Certificate of Achievement: Mindfulness & Yoga for Early Childhood Educators (Premier TEFL)
02-2026
120-Hour TEFL Certification (Premier TEFL)
01-2026
Driver
Catholic Charities
2024 - 2025
Cafeteria/Recreational Aide
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
2023 - 2024
Morning/After Care Counselor
The Y Gateway
2022 - 2023
Travel
2020 - 2021
Noon-Duty Supervisor
Garfield Elementary School
2014 - 2020
Chess Teacher
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
2013 - 2014
1:1 English Tutor
Freelance
2013 - 2013
High School Diploma -
Roselle Catholic High School