ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 11, 2025 - The English Language Instructor possesses extensive teaching experience in adult education, including ESL, GED, and college-level reading and writing, with expertise in both online and in-person modalities utilizing advanced LMS systems. This position requires proficiency in classroom technology, curriculum development, and standardized test preparation such as SAT, ACT, and AP, alongside certifications in English, ESL/TESOL, and bilingual education. Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering learning for students from diverse backgrounds are complemented by a high standard of professionalism and ethics.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout English Language Instructor Resume
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- ESL Instruction
- TESOL Certification
- Classroom Technology
- Standardized Test Preparation
- LMS Proficiency
- Grammar and Syntax Expertise
- Language Assessment
- Multilingual Proficiency
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Patience
- Creativity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Empathy


Summary of English Language Instructor Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in English Language and Literature with 5 years of Experience
- English Trainers with certification in Spoken English Training.
- Teach Advanced English skills including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Experience composing lesson plans to successfully incorporate the full duration of each lesson, depending on the content.
- The ability to execute lessons efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content.
- The ability to engage students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere.
- Must be able to teach/train students of all categories even, students with no base in English, and manage students of all levels of the English language equally.
- Experience teaching students to analyze and question media reports, advertisements, and news reports.
- Should be able to provide Accent and Phonetic training.
- Should have the ability in Online Teaching and experience in the same.
- Knowledge of using Electronic devices and knowledge of handling
- Experience working with Whatsapp, Zoom, and Clubhouse.
- Self-motivated, dedicated, passionate, responsible, result oriented
2. BA in Applied Linguistics with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of the process of second language acquisition
- Prior experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in an adult setting
- Excellent communication, both oral and written, skills
- Must have expert efficiency in Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in an adult setting or at a community college or four-year institution.
- Online teaching work experience.
- Hold a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
- Ability to motivate students to achieve goals
- Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students
- Ability to teach effectively, achieve results, and inspire students to learn
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
3. BA in Foreign Language Education with 4 years of Experience
- Teaching experience in adult education (ABE, GED, ESL) and/or developmental college reading, and/or writing.
- Proficient in online and in-person teaching modalities and LMS systems.
- Teacher Certification, certificates, endorsements, and related experience
- Experience and/or expertise in instructional/classroom technology.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, required teaching of weekday evening classes, and possible weekend classes.
- Elementary, Middle School, and/or High School Teacher Certification in English or Foreign Language and/or ESL/TESOL/Bilingual education endorsement.
- Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to establish rapport with students, parents, instructors, and co-workers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong work ethic and high ethical standards
- Experience in teaching SAT/ACT/AP