Spencer Bridgman
Omaha, NE 402-720-1410
spencerdbridgman@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/spencer-bridgman-8b009a1b4
Objective: As a job candidate, I offer a graduate certificate in TESOL with hands-on ESL teaching and tutoring experience, specializing in beginner language development, lesson planning, and culturally responsive instruction.
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Graduated: May 2026
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Concentrations in Europe and Russia
Minors in Russian and Geography
Graduated: December 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
ILUNO Intern ILUNO-University of Nebraska at Omaha August-December 2025
● Shadowed ILUNO ESL classes to observe supervisor’s teaching techniques, content, and activities.
●Collaborated with students one-on-one to build basic language skills inside and outside of class.
●Led classes using lessons prepared by supervisors to gain professional teaching experience.
●Assisted students with overcoming problems and developing resolutions during class activities.
ESL Volunteer Tutor Learning For ALL September 2021-January 2024
● Provided English as a Second Language tutoring to students assigned by the non-profit director.
●Taught language lessons via the online curriculum known as BurlingtonEnglish.
●Planned lessons that focused on grammar, vocabulary, and situational learning.
●Designed homework assignments based on online curriculum as well as personal lesson plans.
●Wrote practice tests to prepare students for official language exams and job interviews.
●Incorporated activities outside of tutoring sessions such as music and authentic conversations to build comprehension and communication skills.
Hy-Vee June 2014-Present
● Provided customer service by attending to clients’ orders and questions concerning products and sales.
●Learned demands of various departments over the past 11 years to ensure their highest capacity.
●Communicated effectively with customers, coworkers, and managers to meet needs and expectations.
●Assisted in locating products throughout store to help satisfy customer needs.
