Addie Porter
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated, caring teacher with 17+ years of experience in secondary education. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Taylor High School, Katy ISD
08.2013 - Current
- Currently English I KAP/GT Team Leader/Former English II KAP Team Leader
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that thematically connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher
Seven Lakes High School, Katy ISD
08.2007 - 05.2013
- English I Team Leader
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Langham Creek High School - Cy-Fair ISD
08.1996 - 06.1997
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments, fostering understanding and empathy among all students.
- Assisted in developing behavior management strategies, reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support systems for each student''s unique needs.
Special Education Instructional Aide
L.V. Berkner High School - Richardson ISD
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments, fostering understanding and empathy among all students.
- Assisted in developing behavior management strategies, reducing disruptive behaviors and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support systems for each student''s unique needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2007
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Literacy Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Interpersonal skills/Student Rapport
Certification
Texas Teaching Credentials:
- 8th - 12th English Language Arts & Reading Certification - 2006
- Family and Consumer Sciences Composite Certification - 2019
- Received Katy ISD Virtual School On-line Instructor Certification - 2023
- GT Certified/attended Rice University's Advanced Placement training - 2008
- ESL Certified - 2019
Accomplishments
Taylor HS Teacher of the Year Nominee - 2018 & 2019
2018-2019 Best Buddies, Texas Rookie Advisor of the Year
Timeline
Teacher
Taylor High School, Katy ISD
08.2013 - Current
Teacher
Seven Lakes High School, Katy ISD
08.2007 - 05.2013
Special Education Instructional Aide
Langham Creek High School - Cy-Fair ISD
08.1996 - 06.1997
Special Education Instructional Aide
L.V. Berkner High School - Richardson ISD
08.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Dallas
Texas Teaching Credentials:
- 8th - 12th English Language Arts & Reading Certification - 2006
- Family and Consumer Sciences Composite Certification - 2019
- Received Katy ISD Virtual School On-line Instructor Certification - 2023
- GT Certified/attended Rice University's Advanced Placement training - 2008
- ESL Certified - 2019
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