Marta Monka
@martamonka
Senior ESL/ELL teacher who builds confident learners through tailored instruction.
What I'm looking for
I’m an ESL/ELL educator with 15 years of experience teaching adults, teenagers, and kids. I’m organized, committed, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and a true focus on active listening.
At Patagonia Public Schools, I created ESL curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and High School and wrote lesson plans and tests tailored to individual students. I implemented various teaching methods, used retention strategies, and coached students to build self-confidence and self-awareness, supporting real progress (including 35% of students passing the Azella 2026 test).
Beyond classroom teaching, I’ve provided individualized support as a Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional and helped students through behavioral intervention. Earlier roles also strengthened my ability to manage documentation and teach in real-world settings, while my background includes an M.A. in English Philology and exchange study at Stockholm University.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ELL Teacher
Patagonia Public Schools
Aug 2023 - May 2026 (2 years 9 months)
Created ESL curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students and wrote lesson plans and assessments tailored to individual needs. Implemented teaching methods, supported student progress, and provided behavioral intervention and coaching.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Patagonia Public Schools
Jan 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Provided individualized support and guidance to struggling students and educated/coached them to improve performance. Collaborated with teachers and staff and supported behavioral intervention activities.
Medical Assistant
Sunshine Community Health Center
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year)
Prepared patients for appointments, checked vital signs, administered vaccinations, drew blood, and ran tests. Coordinated with medical providers and maintained patient documentation and wellness education materials.
Office Manager
Sundog Kennel and Talkeetna Fishing Guides
May 2019 - Sep 2019 (4 months)
Managed business correspondence, reservations, schedules, and payments. Handled employee paperwork and employee payment documentation.
Teacher Assistant
Willow Elementary School
Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)
Collaborated with teachers, prepared teaching materials, and supported students with individualized guidance. Assisted in the classroom and helped support learning activities.
Self-employed ESL Teacher
Self Employed
Oct 2011 - Sep 2017 (5 years 11 months)
Educated adults, teenagers, and children and developed ESL curriculum for professionals. Prepared students for major ESL exams and coached learners through content focused on building self-confidence and self-awareness.
ESL Teacher
Stanislaw Konarski’s Charter School
Sep 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Facilitated and monitored ESL progress for middle and high school students and prepared senior students for A-level exams. Wrote tests and additional teaching materials and provided counseling, behavioral intervention, and retention support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Silesia in Katowice
Master of Arts in English Philology, English Philology (British and American Culture and Literature)
Completed an M.A. in English Philology focused on British and American culture and literature at the University of Silesia in Katowice.
Stockholm University
Exchange Student Program, Philology and Cultural Studies
2008 - 2008
Activities and societies: Exchange period: February to July 2008.
Completed an exchange as a visiting student in the Department of Philology and Cultural Studies at Stockholm University.
University of Silesia in Katowice
Bachelor of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Earned a B.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language at the University of Silesia in Katowice.
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