Debra Lee
Elk Grove ,CA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate teacher who connects daily to motivate students of all levels, abilities, backgrounds, strengths, and challenges. Expert in differentiating standards based lessons using a variety of strategies within and between courses from English Language newcomers to literacy students to general education to honors. Focuses on collaborating with other teachers and staff members across curricular areas to promote student success and engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
- Led grade level team to collaborate and plan engaging standards based lessons to increase student comprehension and participation.
- Utilized a multitude of learning strategies within the English Language Learner classroom while supporting teachers across curricular areas to ensure a score of blue on California's Accountability System in the 2023-24 year along with the reclassification of 14 students.
- Selected to represent Kerr on the ELD Steering Committee. Worked with a cohort of ELD teachers, coordinators, and program specialists to establish benchmarks and recommendations to ensure success for EL students throughout the district (2015-2018, 2021-present).
- Selected as English Department Chairperson. Worked with other content area teachers and administration while supporting new teachers. Led and ran department meetings and determined departmental needs. (January 2024-present).
Social Science Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2001 - 05.2011
- Developed high interest and rigorous lessons that included multiple modalities of learning while assisting students in developing their own reading skills and comprehension.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create common assessments, both formative and summative.
- Instructed students in a year long project to produce History Day Projects where several students competed in both school-wide and district-wide competitions.
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to create a safe learning community.
Core English/Social Science Teacher
Union City Unified School District
08.1996 - 06.2001
- Integrated English with social studies by designing cross curricular lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Encouraged students to research, investigate, question, and analyze during direct instruction and cooperative learning activities.
- Worked with other teachers throughout the district to read, assess, and adopt historical novels that would be appropriate for the core curriculum.
High School Social Science Teacher
San Juan Unified School District
06.1996 - 08.1996
- Motivated students who had previously failed World History and were required to retake the class during summer school.
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, United States06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.1995
Skills
- Connecting with students and parents
- Collaborating, instructing, and leading staff
- Developing and implementing curriculum
- Motivating and differentiating for all students
Additional Information
- ELA Department Chairperson (Jan 2024-present)
- 7th grade ELA team leader (2019-present)
- EL team leader and trainer of teachers (2015-present)
- Received LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Certification (2020-2022)
- ELD Steering Committee (2015-2018, 2021-present)
- CELDT and ELPAC administrator (2007-present)
- Silver K speeches (2001-present)
- Kerr Closet (2022-present)
- Culture Club (2019-present)
- Extended day tutoring (2004-7, 2022-3)
- Vertical articulation lead (2018)
- EL Coordinator (2004-5)
Timeline
English Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
Social Science Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2001 - 05.2011
Core English/Social Science Teacher
Union City Unified School District
08.1996 - 06.2001
High School Social Science Teacher
San Juan Unified School District
06.1996 - 08.1996
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
Sacramento State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California - Davis
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