Adam Bates
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Venture Academy, excelling in language assessment and differentiated instruction. Proven track record in fostering student motivation and parent engagement, while effectively utilizing technology to enhance learning. Adept at curriculum organization, creating inclusive environments that support English Language learners' academic and social growth. Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
EL Teacher and Coordinator
Venture Academy
Stockton Springs, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized techniques such as visual aids, role playing, and cooperative learning to engage students in learning activities.
- Attended IEP meetings as needed in order to ensure that the educational goals of each student were being met.
- Supported parents by providing information about available programs and services designed specifically for English Language learners.
- Conducted formal and informal assessments to identify each student's level of language proficiency.
- Incorporated culturally relevant materials into lesson plans whenever possible.
- Coordinated ELPAC testing to best utilize available space and meet student needs.
- Monitored EL and RFEP progress according to student grades.
- Facilitated reclassification of all RFEP students
Track Coach
Bear Creek High School
Stockton, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised up to 100 athletes, and 8 coaches
- Fundraised in order to purchase equipment and pay for meet fees.
- Planned team-building events and built the team calendar.
Cross Country Coach
Bear Creek High School
Stockton, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised up to 100 athletes
- Fundraised in order to purchase equipment and pay for meet fees
- Planned team-building events and built the team calendar.
- Coordinated stat-keeping for the league, communicated with other coaches, and managed league finals meet as the SJAA lead cross country coach.
ELD Instructor
Bear Creek High School
Stockton, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Algined content, both vertically and horizontally, for ELD classes with the department.
- Implemented diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student success.
- Created engaging lesson plans to deliver content in meaningful ways.
- Assisted facilitating ELAC meetings on campus
- Member of the digital bathroom pass implementation committee.
- Member of the safety committee.
- Every 15 Minutes coordinator (2024)
Esports Coach
Bear Creek High School
Stockton, CA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Motivated athletes through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Developed team strategies to improve performance in competitions.
- Organized and supervised practice sessions, drills, and scrimmages.
- Managed team rosters, equipment inventories, and budgeting responsibilities.
- Facilitated team-building activities designed to boost morale.
English Instructor (0.5 FTE)
Argonaut High School
Jackson, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Algined content, both vertically and horizontally, for English 10 CP classes with the department.
- Implemented diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student success.
- Created engaging lesson plans to deliver content in meaningful ways.
- Assisted coaching for the boys' varsity basketball team.
Electronics Technician (Nuclear)
United States Navy
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Qualified as Reactor Technician, Reactor Operator, Control Point (reactor access)
- Responsible for safe reactor operations while at sea on the USS San Francisco.
- Executed maintenance in accordance with maintenance procedures
- Supervised reactor plant operations and maintenance as the Shutdown Reactor Operator when shutdown in port.
- Responded to emergency situations and drills by taking appropriate actions.
- Honorably discharged in 2011.
- Various locations: Great Lakes, IL; Goose Creek, SC; Ballston Spa, NY; Bremerton, WA; San Diego, CA
Education
Administrative Credential - Master's in Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2025
Single Subject Teaching Credential -
Teacher's College San Joaquin
Stockton, CA01.2018
Bachelor's - English
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA01.2014
NA -
Navy Nuclear Prototype School
Ballston Spa, NY01.2008
NA -
Navy Nuclear Power School
Goose Creek, SC01.2007
NA -
Navy Nuclear A School
Goose Creek, SC01.2006
Skills
- Team-player
- classroom management
- language assessment
- team building
- student motivation
- differentiated instruction
- parent engagement
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Language proficiency
- Flexible
- Independent and self-sufficient
- Curriculum organization and implementation for EL Support
- Timely and relevant feedback
- Familiar with technology relevant to the classroom
- Mostly fluent in Spanish
Extracurricular Activities
08/18, Present, Track Coach, Bear Creek High School, Supervised up to 100 athletes, and 8 coaches., Fundraised in order to purchase equipment and pay for meet fees., Planned team-building events and built the team calendar. 08/18, Present, Cross Country Coach, Bear Creek High School, Supervised up to 100 athletes., Fundraised in order to purchase equipment and pay for meet fees., Planned team-building events and built the team calendar., Coordinated stat-keeping for the league, communicated with other coaches, and managed league finals meet as the SJAA lead cross country coach. 08/20, 05/23, Esports Coach, Bear Creek High School
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
EL Teacher and Coordinator
Venture Academy
08.2024 - Current
Esports Coach
Bear Creek High School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Track Coach
Bear Creek High School
01.2018 - Current
Cross Country Coach
Bear Creek High School
01.2018 - Current
ELD Instructor
Bear Creek High School
01.2017 - Current
English Instructor (0.5 FTE)
Argonaut High School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Electronics Technician (Nuclear)
United States Navy
01.2005 - 01.2011
Administrative Credential - Master's in Education
National University
Single Subject Teaching Credential -
Teacher's College San Joaquin
Bachelor's - English
University of The Pacific
NA -
Navy Nuclear Prototype School
NA -
Navy Nuclear Power School
NA -
Navy Nuclear A School
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