Teaching Preferences
Online Teaching
One-on-One at $20-30 per hour
Group Teaching at $10-20 per hour
In Person Teaching
One-on-One at $20-30 per hour
Group Teaching at $10-20 per hour
Offers free trial classes
Teaches following Subjects/Exams
ESOL adults only American English (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Pronunciation, current events, specific interest topics/purposes, conversational English, intercultural communication, writing, reading comprehension, presentation practice/pointers, more!
ALL (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Pronunciation American English
all (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Pronunciation, business English, conversational English, USA culture, current events, specific interests/purposes, workplace skills, writing, reading comprehension, more!
Teaching Experience
ESOL Instructor
ABA Virtual Learning Center, United States
Aug 2007 - Present
things ESOL
Member TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Instructor/Facilitator: http://www.ABAvirtual-learningcenter.org
Storyteller: http://www.tales-around-the-world.blogspot.com
Blogger: http://blogblossoms.edublogs.org
Twitter ID: hollydilatush
Professional Experience
Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education
VAACE, Virginia, United States
Sep 2000 - Presentlongstanding member; have served as conference volunteer (evaluation survey, decoration, technology committees); presenter
International Rescue Committee
IRC, Virginia, United States
Mar 2001 - PresentVolunteer tutor of English for refugees
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
TESOL, Virginia, United States
Jan 2002 - PresentMember in good standing; presenter (three conventions, three different states/locations): presentations = Using Volunteers, ESOL Online Learning Pilot Program, Dialogue Cafe, CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning); volunteer co-coordinator of Poetry and Storytelling Corner events
University of Virginia affiliated
Lorna Sundberg International Center, Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Jan 2009Leader weekly English Conversation Group; facilitator twice-monthly Movie Nights (viewing and discussion)
Education
Masters in Adult Education and Training
University of Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jun 2007 - Present
Thesis topic: Improving English Proficiency through Drama: Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution through Drama
Visiting Professor
Catholic University of Korea, Korea - South
Aug 2004 - Jul 2005
Visiting Professor at The Catholic University of Korea, Songsim Campus: developed and implemented new course for older learners, served as advisor to drama group, judged speech contest, worked with local Social Services Department (volunteer)
Education
State University of New York at Oswego, New York, United States
Jun 1995 - Dec 1998
awarded several scholarships, Leadership Award, Creative Writing Award, Chancellors Award for Excellence, more
Professional Exams & Certifications
Principles and Practices of Online Teaching
Virginia, United States
Year Of Passing:
2007
Associations & Membership
VAACE
Virginia, United States
Sep 2000 - Presentmember in good standing; committee member (conference planning, decor, evaluation surveys, technology, more)
NIFL (National Institute For Literacy)
Virginia, United States
Jan 2001 - Presentactive participant and frequent contributor to various listserv discussion lists:
Adult English language learners, Adult professional development, Diversity and literacy, Health literacy, Special topics
LearningWithComputers
Virginia, United States
Jan 2008 - Presentactive participant and contributor
TESOL
Virginia, United States
Jan 2002 - Presentmember in good standing; presenter
Publications and Research
Portfolio
Holly Dilatush
an expanding online portfolio of original and co-authored works completed during my master's program with the University of Phoenix Online.