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Dawoud Rivas

Katy,TX

Summary

Energetic English Literature Teacher known for delivering effective lectures in classroom. Polished professional with expertise in curriculum development and student activity advisement. I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

AP Literature and Composition Teacher

Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Created and facilitated engaging activities to help students understand the material being taught.
  • Assigned readings, wrote essays, gave tests, and evaluated student progress.
  • Explored themes found in literature with students using critical thinking skills.
  • Encouraged student participation in class discussions about literature topics.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum standards.

9th Grade English Teacher

Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Utilized various assessment tools such as rubrics, surveys, and portfolios for assessing student learning outcomes.
  • Established relationships with parents and guardians to provide regular updates on academic performance.
  • Initiated innovative approaches for improving the quality of instruction delivered in 9th grade English classes.
  • Encouraged students to express themselves through creative writing exercises and projects.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment

Unites States Navy
USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76, FPO AP 96616
09.2009 - 09.2013
  • Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times while operating aircrafts.
  • Troubleshooted malfunctions of aircraft systems during flight operations.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo onto planes.
  • Conducted daily pre-flight inspections of aircraft and related equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • Multimedia Integration
  • Literary Analysis
  • Academic Writing
  • Student Engagement

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • I started the first ever Katy ISD Chess Tournament in the school district.

Timeline

AP Literature and Composition Teacher

Katy Independent School District
08.2023 - Current

9th Grade English Teacher

Katy Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2023

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment

Unites States Navy
09.2009 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Houston
Dawoud Rivas