Deborah Krawl
Cedar Park
Summary
Innovative educator specializing in ESL instruction and curriculum design. Engages stakeholders and fosters collaboration to enhance student outcomes. Implements differentiated lesson plans that address diverse learning needs while supporting professional development and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Leander ISD
Leander
08.2007 - Current
- Developed engaging ESL curriculum to enhance language acquisition for diverse student backgrounds.
- Implemented interactive learning strategies to foster critical thinking and collaboration in 3rd grade students.
- Designed and executed lesson plans that promoted foundational literacy skills and a love for learning in kindergarten and 1st grade students.
Pre-K Teacher
Good Shepherd School
Austin
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
Teacher Certification - Austin, TX
LeTourneau University
Austin, TX01.2006
BA - Music Therapy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.1985
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- ESL instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional technology
- Data Analysis
- Professional development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative communication
- Creative problem solver
Certification
- Standard Texas Educator Certificate; EC - 6
- ESL Supplemental Certificate
Professional Development and Training
- Cooperative Learning Structures (Kagan)
- 2026 ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) for Texas (Seidlitz)
- Meeting the Challenges of Long Term ELLs (English Language Learners) (Seidlitz)
- Portraits of Collaboration (Seidlitz)
- Seven Steps to a Language Rich, Interactive Classroom (Seidlitz). Presented this information to elementary school staff.
- Small Moves, Big Gains (Seidlitz)
- Pathways to Greatness for ELL Newcomers: A Comprehensive Guide for Schools and Teachers (Seidlitz)
- Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in Classrooms (Region 13 Education Service Center). Presented this information to elementary school staff.
- Professional Learning Communities (Solution Tree)
Timeline
Teacher
Leander ISD
08.2007 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Good Shepherd School
08.2000 - 06.2007
Teacher Certification - Austin, TX
LeTourneau University
BA - Music Therapy
Colorado State University