Edward Joseph McDonnell III completed a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course from October 23rd to November 17th, 2017 at Teaching House in Washington, DC. He received a provisional pass grade. The end of course report evaluated his abilities in areas like lesson planning, awareness of teaching and learning principles, language skills and systems, classroom teaching skills, and professionalism. Shannon Felt, the local center manager, congratulated Ned on completing the course and notified him that his final grade would be determined by Cambridge English Language Assessment in about two months.

1. Teaching House Head Office, 1 South Market Street, Suite 4136, Boston, MA 02109
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University of Cambridge English Language Assessment
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
End of Course Report
Course Dates: October 23rd - November 17th, 2017
Name: Edward Joseph McDonnell III
Course Grade: Pass
Ability to plan for different teaching contexts by: w s e
identifying appropriate learning aims and outcomes
selecting and/or designing materials, activities and resources appropriate for the lesson
presenting materials for classroom use with a professional appearance
designing and writing clear, detailed lesson plans with a logical order of activities
allocating appropriate timing for different stages of the lesson
ensuring balance, variety and a communicative focus in lessons
analyzing language with attention to meaning, form and phonology
anticipating potential difficulties with language and tasks and suggesting solutions
using terminology relating to language systems and skills correctly
Ability to demonstrate awareness of teaching and learning by:
teaching the class with an awareness of the needs, interests, learning style and cultural
background of the students
developing a good teacher presence and manner, including voice and delivery
establishing rapport and ensuring all students are involved
Ability to demonstrate awareness of language skills and systems by:
adjusting and grading their own language to meet the level and needs of the learners
identifying errors and correcting oral and written language appropriately
providing clear contexts and a communicative focus for language
providing accurate and appropriate models of the language
clarifying relevant aspects of meaning, form and phonology to an appropriate depth
showing awareness of differences in formality
providing practice of language items
helping learners understand reading and listening texts
helping develop oral fluency and writing skills
Ability to demonstrate classroom teaching skills by:
arranging and varying the classroom layout appropriately
setting up whole class and group activities appropriate to the lesson type
selecting appropriate teaching techniques in relation to the content of the lesson
managing the learning process effectively so that lesson aims are achieved
making use of materials, resources and technical aids so that they enhance learning
giving clear directions to tasks and activities
using questions effectively both to elicit and to check understanding
providing learners with appropriate feedback on tasks and activities
maintaining an appropriate pace in relation to materials, activities and tasks
monitoring learners appropriately
Ability to demonstrate professionalism by:
maintaining up-to-date, orderly records and completing plans and assignments on time
noting their own strengths and weaknesses in different teaching situations
participating in and responding to feedback
working constructively with colleagues in the planning of teaching practice sessions
working independently and taking responsibility where appropriate
Shannon Felt, Local Center Manager, Teaching House Washington, DC
*key: w = will require further attention, s = at standard, e = excellent

2. Teaching House Head Office, 1 South Market Street, Suite 4136, Boston, MA 02109
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Edward Joseph McDonnell III
November 17th, 2017
Dear Ned,
I am pleased to inform you that you have been awarded a provisional
Pass grade on the Cambridge CELTA course taken at the
Washington, DC branch of this center from October 23 – November 17,
2017.
Final grades will be determined by Cambridge English Language
Assessment, based on our recommendation and the assessor’s report.
You will receive the official certificate from Cambridge English Language
Assessment in approximately two months’ time.
Congratulations on completing the course, and good luck with your
future teaching career.
Yours sincerely,
Shannon Felt
Local Center Manager