Skilled educator versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at the elementary level for students from over 18 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Learner Teacher
Mehlville School District, Trautwein Elementary
Saint Louis, MO
08.2016 - 06.2021
Served on the Building Leadership and School Community team
Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
Participated annually in the Co-Teaching Cohort through the RPDC bringing along a new teacher each year
Served on the Crisis Team as well as being CPI trained
Collaborated daily with 15 teachers and staff on best practices for working with EL students as well as communicating with families
Worked with English language learners in grades K-5 from 18 different countries in small groups to develop fluency
Built and strengthened positive relationships with parents by providing native language support through the use of interpreters
Differentiated instruction according to student English proficiency level
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mehlville School District, Forder Elementary
Saint Louis, MO
08.2010 - 05.2016
Served on committees related to student achievement and community involvement
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
01.2017
Master of Science - Secondary Education- TESOL Grades K-12
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Psychology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
01.2009
Skills
Curriculum Development
Creative Learning Strategies
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Grades K-12
National Education Association member
Online teaching experience using Zoom and Google Meet
Assessed students English proficiency annually using WIDA ACCESS
IEP comprehension
Individual and group instruction
Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
Timeline
English Language Learner Teacher
Mehlville School District, Trautwein Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2021
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mehlville School District, Forder Elementary
08.2010 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Southwest Baptist University
Master of Science - Secondary Education- TESOL Grades K-12
University of Missouri - St Louis
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Psychology
Missouri State University
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