Anna Gray
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with 9 years of experience in classroom instruction and ESOL teaching, specializing in transforming complex information into accessible learning experiences. Proven track record at the intersection of language, technology, and data, utilizing innovative digital tools to enhance English language acquisition for diverse learners. Seeking to leverage expertise in curriculum implementation, educational technology, and data-driven instruction to drive user adoption and foster learner success within forward-thinking organizations. Passionate about creating impactful educational solutions that empower individuals and promote lifelong learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated immersive language practice through interactive activities and group discussions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design lessons and activities that promote language acquisition.
- Led professional development workshops focused on best practices in ESL instruction.
- Coordinated special events celebrating linguistic diversity within the school community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
Primary Classroom Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Planned and delivered engaging instruction to virtual and hybrid students via live and recorded lessons during a global pandemic
- Taught and built relationships with a variety of diverse learners in grades 1st-4th ranging from class sizes of 21-27 students per year
- Differentiated instruction for students with IEPs, 504s, and varying ELL levels through whole and small group instruction and activities
- Consistently communicated with families through various methods regarding student learning progress and classroom engagement
- Collaborated closely in professional learning communities with other classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators to improve student learning
- Actively pursued professional development opportunities ranging from academic instruction, social emotional learning, artificial intelligence, and classroom management
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools 2018-2019
- Fairfax County Public Schools 2017-2018
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Mary Washington
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Mary Washington
05.2016
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Differentiation
- Communication
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Kind and compassionate
- Vocabulary enrichment
- Student engagement
Certification
- ESOL Endorsed
- LETRS Trained
- Post Graduate Professional License
- Google Level 1 Certified
- Modern Classroom Project
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Primary Classroom Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
University of Mary Washington
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Mary Washington