Ebone Zamarron
Austin
Summary
Dynamic High School General Education English Teacher at AISD, adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative multimedia strategies. Skilled in cultural sensitivity and classroom management, I effectively mentored diverse learners, tailored lesson plans, and documented progress to ensure academic success. Passionate about fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures individual talents and promotes achievement.
I have worked with underperforming to high performing students in various English classes taught in the last 16 1/2 years. I have been able to adapt my talents to the needs of my students throughout the years. I have been recognized as a 2021-2022 TEA Academic Distinction in ELA teacher.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School General Education Teacher
AISD
08.2008 - Current
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
- Updated documentation for school and individual records.
- Taught on level, inclusion, pre AP, and UT Onramps classes in English.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2008
Skills
- Class schedule management; use of timer to keep students progressing through work and kept a stacked agenda
- Cultural sensitivity; use of texts that reflects the various cultures in the room
- Classroom management; communicate clearly expectations to both parents and students as well as consequence
- Documentation; send emails with progress reports in both English and Spanish to parents and document in eCST grades, parent communication, and progress of students
- Instructional practices; constantly reflecting on practices of how to implement content to the changing needs to students and implementing practices be it new or adapted to help struggling students
- Lesson planning; plans with PLC and attends all meetings
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Teacher of Promise" in 2008-2009.
- Awarded "Village Keeper" in 2023-2024
- Awarded "Teacher of the Month" in 2023
- Established the UT Onramps course in 2017
- Recognized as a TEA ELA Teacher of Academic Distinction 2021-2022
- STAAR 2023 63% student growth
- STAAR 2022 67% student growth
Certification
Certification in English grades 8-12
Timeline
High School General Education Teacher
AISD
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas State University
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