DIEDREL LASTER
Uijeongbu, South Korea | 010-2503-3998 | diedrel.anita@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
ESL Instructor with 6+ years teaching children from diverse cultural backgrounds in Korea and the U.S. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction for elementary and middle school learners.
CORE COMPETENCIES
ESL Instruction & Curriculum Development • Classroom Management • IEP Development
Academic Assessment • Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusive Education • Technology Integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten & Elementary ESL Teacher | BNK/YBM ECC — Uijeongbu, South Korea | Sep 2025 – Present
Kindergarten ESL Teacher | Little Leaders Institute — Daegu, South Korea | Apr 2025 – Sep 2025
Family Teacher | Mooseheart International — Mooseheart, IL | Aug 2015 – Apr 2025
• Provided individualized care and academic support for 10+ youth (ages 12–18), fostering emotional and behavioral development.
• Implemented positive behavior management strategies and maintained detailed student progress records.
Special Education Teaching Assistant | Indian Prairie School District — Aurora, IL | Oct 2021 – Dec 2022
• Designed individualized lesson plans for students with special needs; utilized multimedia tools to enhance engagement.
• Monitored student progress through regular assessments and data collection in collaboration with lead teachers.
ESL Teacher | Daegok Middle / Kyung Eun Middle / Woolsung Middle — South Korea | Sep 2008 – Mar 2009
• Delivered ESL lessons emphasizing critical thinking and language proficiency to large student groups.
ESL Teacher | SLP Yeonsu Gu — South Korea | Mar 2005 – Jun 2006
• Developed tailored curriculum; conducted monthly evaluations and adjusted lessons to support individual growth.
Additional Experience: Substitute Teacher (Kelly Services, 2010–2012) • ESL Teacher (21st Century & Board of Education, 2009–2010) • Customer Service Associate (Lowe’s, 2011–2015)
EDUCATION
M.MA in Creative Writing, Cum Laude — Full Sail University (Oct 2020)
B.A. in English — Mississippi University for Women (May 1999)
TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Office & Google Suite • Smartboards & LMS • Zoom / Google Meet • CPR & First Aid Certified
