Deborah Gest
17668 Dogwood Drive, Conroe,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Cypress Fairbanks ISD, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Excels in creating a consistent classroom environment. Demonstrates exceptional collaborative teamwork and communication skills, significantly enhancing learning outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.1995 - 01.2021
- Taught in self-contained GT and general ed classrooms
- Flexibly changed content instruction to ELAR, Math or Science as needed from year to year
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Science Instructional Specialist
- Coached, mentored and evaluated new/new to campus teachers
- Taught ESL and SEI (Structured English Emersion) students
- Implemented Scholastic's Read 180 reading intervention program
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Galena Park ISD
08.1992 - 05.1995
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
New Caney ISD
08.1991 - 08.1992
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Edna Independent School District
08.1989 - 10.1990
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX05-1989
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Special needs support
- Student engagement
- Multimedia instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Earned SHABE "Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year" for Francone Elementary in 2006.
- Earned Francone Elementary campus "Spotlight Teacher of the Year" for Cypress Fairbanks ISD in 2007.
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.1995 - 01.2021
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Galena Park ISD
08.1992 - 05.1995
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
New Caney ISD
08.1991 - 08.1992
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Edna Independent School District
08.1989 - 10.1990
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Houston-Victoria
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