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Holly Dilatush

...also known as Smiling7, previously taught on/from EnglishCafe
Female, 56 Years| Charlottesville - 22902, United States

Member since: Jan 16, 2008

Last active on: Feb 01, 2012 at 09:28 PM (EST)

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About Holly Dilatush

Adult ELL (English Language Learner) instructor/facilitator/consultant, also known as Smilin7 (Skype) and Smiling7 (EnglishCafe)

12+ years experience teaching adult ELL, member of, presenter at, attendee of professional conferences [TESOL, VAACE, VAILL, others]

TESOL certificate: Principles and Practices of Online Learning

Master's: Adult Education and Training

Undergraduate work: double major English Literature and Education

More details available, please ask!

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 - Present

longstanding member; have served as conference volunteer (evaluation survey, decoration, technology committees); presenter

International Rescue Committee
IRC, Virginia, United States
Mar 2001 - Present

Volunteer tutor of English for refugees

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
TESOL, Virginia, United States
Jan 2002 - Present

Member 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 2009

Leader 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 - Present

member in good standing; committee member (conference planning, decor, evaluation surveys, technology, more)

NIFL (National Institute For Literacy)
Virginia, United States
Jan 2001 - Present

active 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 - Present

active participant and contributor

TESOL
Virginia, United States
Jan 2002 - Present

member 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.

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Member Recommendations: 2
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