Natalie Lester
About Me
Introduction:
I am recently certified as a TEFL Teacher, and looking for ways to combine work with travel, experiencing different cultures, and contributing something to the world of studying and learning. I have experience working with a variety of students, including foreign university students and children with special needs. I am a native of the U.S, and have lived in CA, WA, and MT. I love being in and exploring the natural world.
Education
Uni Prep Institute
TEFL Certification
July 2019
SVYASA (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University)
Yoga Teacher
October 2013
Dr. John Hays
Independent study in Sanskrit language
July 2019
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute
Summer program in Japanese language and culture
July 2010
Spokane Falls Community College
Associate of Arts
August 2011
Experiences
Para Professional
Libby Elementary School
August 2018 to June 2019
Being a Para Professional involves assisting teachers in the classroom and helping students with academic and behavioral issues. This included working one on one with special needs students, who were unable to follow along with the class alone.
Resident Assistant
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute
August 2009 to June 2011
Being a Resident Assistant involved living with the Japanese students on campus, and supporting them in everyday life in the U.S. This included conducting ESL tutorials, helping with homework, organizing outings, and supporting the students when there were interpersonal conflicts in the group, cultural confusions, or homesickness.