Bianca Patlan
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Motivated educator with experience in delivering engaging lessons to students and helping attain strong understanding of English language. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans, assessing student progress and engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Design and deliver engaging English I and English II lessons aligned with Texas TEKS and STAAR standards to promote critical thinking, reading comprehension, and writing proficiency.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and learning needs of students through targeted interventions, small-group instruction, and individualized support.
- Analyze student performance data to inform instruction, monitor growth, and implement strategies that improve academic achievement.
- Foster a positive, structured classroom environment that emphasizes student engagement, accountability, and a growth mindset.
- Develop assessments, instructional materials, and standards-aligned resources to support mastery of reading, writing, grammar, and literary analysis.
- Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and campus leadership to strengthen curriculum implementation and improve student outcomes.
- Integrate educational technology and digital learning platforms to enhance instruction, provide formative feedback, and encourage student independence.
- Build meaningful relationships with students and families through consistent communication, mentorship, and academic support.
- Facilitate intervention periods and enrichment opportunities to provide targeted skill development and college-readiness support.
Book Editor Consultant
06.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with authors and sustain the ability to work well with others
- Proofread for grammar and spelling, and have the knowledge of word processing.
English Teacher
Edgewood ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Modify, differentiate, and scaffold lessons for students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and ethnicities
- Implementing creative and stimulus-based lessons through collaboration with English teachers on campus and throughout the Edgewood school district
- Implement stimulating technology program, Microsoft and Microsoft Teams, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Slides, Schoology, and Swivl technologies that allowed students to work online while at home during Covid-19
- Created animated lesson videos to enhance student learning
- (Can provide video lessons upon request)
- With 11 years of musical experience, I volunteered with the Memorial High School music program and assisted in instrumental sectionals, and marching technique fundamentals.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula
Student Teacher
Douglas MacArthur High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Collaborate with the English teachers of all grade levels; preparing effective lessons and activities, including modifications for remote learning
- Implement a stimulating technology program, Google Classroom, that allowed students to work online while at home during the Covid-19.
Alkek Library Lab Assistant
Texas State University Alkek Library
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted students and faculty, in resolving printing issues
- Responsible for computers and other office equipment
- Maintained the lab clean for future use.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Volunteer Writing Tutor Consultant
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Helped students create writing goals
- Evaluated and educated students on the writing process
- Helped educate students to identify grammatical errors and to develop their writing skills in all forms, such as essay writing, email/letters, and resumes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - English, Secondary Education
Texas State University
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Reading Coursework
- Hands-On Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Group Leadership
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Family Involvement
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
English Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
English Teacher
Edgewood ISD
08.2020 - 07.2025
Student Teacher
Douglas MacArthur High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Book Editor Consultant
06.2019 - Current
Alkek Library Lab Assistant
Texas State University Alkek Library
12.2018 - 12.2019
Volunteer Writing Tutor Consultant
08.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - English, Secondary Education
Texas State University