Todd Bechtold

Experience ESOL/ESL/ELA MYP Teacher

Education / Training

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

About Todd Bechtold:

As an English Language teacher for the past 16 years in Singapore and Malaysia, I have gained a strong understanding of both the academic aspects of guiding students when acquiring and learning English, as well as, the cultural and community connections that are tied to education in Southeast Asia. I believe I would be a valuable asset with my understanding of day-to-day English language learning planning, my ability to build rapport and boost the confidence of the students I work with, and my extensive work as an invigilator and evaluator using the WIDA Modal English Assessment. Along with my direct experience in the classroom, I have built a solid academic foundation through my journey of gaining my advanced diploma in TESOL (in Singapore), followed by my recent completion of my Master’s in Education focusing on Teaching English Learners, and most recently my IB MYP Language Acquisition Certificate.

Experience

Raffles American School (Malaysia) (6 years to Present) as an English Language Teacher
- Teaching EIP (English Immersion Program) and ELL (English Language Learning) ages 10-18
- WIDA Invigilator and Evaluator
- American Curriculum
Independent Private Conversational English Teacher (2 years)
Brighton Education (Malaysia) (3 years) as an English Language Professional
- Mentor/Coach for English teachers in SK and SKJC schools in Malaysia
- Professional Development planning and conducting for preschool through elementary school teachers
Dimensions International College (Singapore) (3 years) as a Language Lecturer (ESL/EAL) ages 6-adult
- Development of curriculum and lesson plans (Foundational English learning, TOEFL, Business English, Tourism English)
I MAX Education (Singapore) as an English Teacher and Head of IT
- Foundational English for all pre-tertiary levels
- TOEFL and SAT preparation studies