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Lisa Rivera

@lisarivera

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I create interactive online ESL lessons that build young learners’ confidence and vocabulary.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue creating engaging ESL, literacy, and language-learning experiences for young learners, using interactive teaching methods, individualized feedback, and technology-enhanced lesson planning.

Since 2023, I’ve delivered live online ESL lessons for children ages 6–12, building speaking confidence, pronunciation, and core vocabulary through songs, stories, role-play, realia, and movement.

I create structured, engaging materials with MagicSchool AI, ChatGPT for Teaching, Google Classroom, and Zoom, while using formative and summative assessments to give individualized feedback to students and parents. I also introduce American culture and everyday communication norms to support real-world language use.

My volunteer work with the California Education Institute and California Science Center strengthened my approach to literacy tutoring, hands-on learning, storytelling, and creating encouraging environments where young people can grow.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance ESL Instructor

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Independent

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Delivered structured, live online ESL lessons to young learners (ages 6–12), focusing on speaking confidence, pronunciation, and core vocabulary acquisition. Used singing, pronunciation drilling, realia, role-play, and movement (TPR) to reinforce vocabulary and keep instruction engaging.

ESL Instruction Young Learners Lesson Planning Google Classroom Zoom ChatGpt Summative Assessment

Discovery Room Volunteer

California Science Center

Collaborated with staff to design hands-on activities for children ages 5–12, involving parents and teachers, and led guided tours from exhibit galleries back to the craft room. Led craft sessions, storytelling, and imaginative play to foster creativity and expression.

Activity Design Storytelling Craft Sessions Science education

Reading & Writing Tutor Volunteer

California Education Institute

Provided personalized reading and writing instruction to inner-city, high-school-age students, addressing individual academic challenges through one-on-one and group tutoring. Enhanced literacy skills and supported language development by offering clear strategies and customized learning approaches.

Reading Instruction Writing Instruction Tutoring personalized instruction Group Tutoring