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Summary
Compassionate English teacher who presents course materials in a clear, interesting and innovative way. Worked as both a highly effective teacher as well as a literacy coach and trainer to improve teacher effectiveness and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
AP English Teacher
Basis.Ed
Austin, TX
07.2009 - Current
- Mentored teachers through the BTSA program.
- Developed scaffolding and support strategies for ELLs and RSP students.
- Developed AP curriculum and writing curriculum to prepare students for college level reading and writing and to pass the AP exam.
- Planned and researched lessons for Common Core and presented teacher training for common core and effective inquiry based instruction
Literacy Coach
Sheldon Independent School District
Houston, TX
09.2005 - 07.2008
- Coordinated professional development and English department meetings Observed teachers and helped them grow through a structured reflection process called Cognitive Coaching
- Coordinated student testing for district benchmark assessments
- Taught demo lessons for teachers and supported teachers in implementing research based and student centered strategies
- Supported teachers of struggling readers and writers through READ 180 and the LANGUAGE! Programs.
RIAP (Reading Institute for Academic Preparation) Instructor part-time
Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport, CT
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Helped design curriculum for the summer RIAP program.
- Taught teachers effective use of ERWC (Expository Readers and Writers Curriculum)
- Conducted research into California student preparedness for college level reading and writing and pass rates for EAP/EPT
- Demonstrated the Socratic Seminar method of instruction.
English Language Arts Teacher
U.S. Grant High School
City, STATE
08.1997 - 09.2005
- From 1999-2003 designed and implemented the Peer Mediation program and class that was recognized by the county and District for its role in reducing conflict at Grant High School
- Developed curriculum and taught in both the AVID program and the Humanitas program
- Consistently presented strategies and best practices to faculty as a teacher leader
- Designed and taught a Hip-Hop as Literature course that served as a senior English elective as well as designing a multimedia speech class that implemented PowerPoint as a presentation aid.
LAUSD Intern Program Instructor
Los Angeles Unified School District
City, STATE
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Assisted in developing curriculum and taught class on equity and access that served to enhance teacher reflection on how class, race, gender and other isms inform and affect student learning.
- Taught and developed materials for the course on classroom management and English methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California at Los Angeles
1997
Associate Degree -
Pierce College
1994
Skills
- Valid and current teaching credential in California with a CLAD
- 15 years of teaching experience in 9-12 ELA instruction of all skill levels and backgrounds
- Designed peer mediation for credit that reduced conflict and racial tension at school
- Several years of experience as literacy coach as well as teacher education, leadership, and training
- Highly skilled in Socratic method of teaching
- Experience in small learning communities such as AVID and Humanitas
Accomplishments
Was filmed as a model teacher for the BTSA program as a second year teacher
Was recognized in the media for the peace making efforts of my peer mediation program
Designed a summer bridge program to reduce racial conflict and provide a transition between junior high and high school
Had highest AP Literature scores for the Alliance Charter School System for the 2011-2012 school year
Timeline
AP English Teacher
Basis.Ed
07.2009 - Current
Literacy Coach
Sheldon Independent School District
09.2005 - 07.2008
RIAP (Reading Institute for Academic Preparation) Instructor part-time
Bridgeport Public Schools
01.2004 - 08.2006
LAUSD Intern Program Instructor
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.1999 - 01.2005
English Language Arts Teacher
U.S. Grant High School
08.1997 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California at Los Angeles
Associate Degree -
Pierce College
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