Elizabeth Caris
Royse City,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, energetic educator with 19 years of middle school experience. Offers leadership and the commitment to shaping lifelong, critical thinkers. Utilizes extensive content knowledge, as well as expertise in curriculum and assessment development to implement rigorous, differentiated, and data-driven instruction that promotes the academic success of all students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Specialist
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2023 - Current
- Provide specialized instruction for dyslexic students using MTA curriculum
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure students receive accommodations according to 504 or IEP guidelines
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies
- Regularly attend ARD and 504 meetings.
- Evaluated students'' progress using formal assessments and informal observations, adjusting instructional approaches accordingly.
- Trained and supervised other teachers and classroom assistants in addressing needs of students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Provided ongoing consultation to general education teachers regarding classroom accommodations and modifications for students with dyslexia.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
8th Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Taught four sections of 8th grade Reading and Language Arts using Amplify
- Prepared students to take the newly designed Reading STAAR test.
Campus ESL Specialist
Bobby Summers Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked closely with campus administrators and teachers to provide a quality instructional program for ELL students
- Served as chairperson for the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee
- Ensure that all LPAC duties and responsibilities are met under Chapter 89
- Ensure the accuracy, maintenance, and completion of student LPAC records
- Use data to identify ELL students’ areas of need for targeted intervention (Tier 1-2)
- Monitor, evaluate and document outcomes of targeted interventions (Tier 1-2)
- Assist and support the Campus Testing Coordinator with the coordination of state assessments related to ELL students (TELPAS, STAAR).
7th grade Honors Reading & Writing Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented ELAR lessons for 3 sections of honors 7th grade
- Checked for understanding daily by using multiple response strategies and other formative assessments
- Promoted student accountability and confidence by establishing goal-setting practices
- Cultivated a positive and orderly learning environment by establishing routines and managing classroom behavior consistently, effectively, and fairly
- Prepared 100% of students to successfully meet standards on both the reading and writing STAAR tests for 3 consecutive years
- Organized and chaperoned student field trip to The Alamo in San Antonio.
6th grade Reading Teacher
Lyles Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Instructed six sections of 6th grade Reading
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement differentiated lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of the district curriculum program.
6th, 7th, 8th grade ESL/ELAR Teacher/ LPAC Chairperson/Girls’ Basketball Coach
Ann Richards Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Classroom Teacher: Served as an ESL teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Newcomers
- Provided focused, targeted, and systematic second language acquisition instruction
- Implemented research-based ESL instructional strategies and differentiated-learning aligned with grade level TEKS and ELPS
- Mentored first year ESL teacher
- Coached 8th grade girls’ basketball team.
- LPAC Chairperson: Administered the Woodcock Munoz Language Survey to assess potential ELL students
- Determined language proficiency levels and program placement for identified ELLs
- Maintained required LPAC documentation for over 500 students
- Exited/Reclassified ELLs and monitored academic progress of recently exited ELLs
- Trained staff in TELPAS procedures and how to rate all domains of TELPAS
- Planned and conducted meetings with the LPAC committee once every six weeks
- Assisted testing coordinator to ensure that all ELLs received appropriate accommodations during state and local assessments.
Curriculum and Assessment Development Team Member & Summer School Teacher
Test & Curriculum Development/Multi-Language Enrichment Program
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Created district assessments (ACPs) aligned with grade-level ELAR TEKS for ELLs
- Developed district curriculum planning guides for Newcomers and intermediate ELLs
- Created district assessments for the SIFE refugee program at Tasby Middle School
- Facilitated three years of summer school enrichment sessions (T-CALL) for ELLs.
6th, 7th, 8th grade ESL Teacher
Harold W. Lang Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Taught all content areas to Newcomers in a self-contained classroom
- Taught one section of ELAR to 7th and 8th grade intermediate ELL students
- Assisted with all LPAC duties, responsibilities, and decisions
- Administered WMLS testing to all new and potential ELL students on campus
- Coordinated and monitored TELPAS procedures campus wide
- Rated and verified TELPAS writing samples for ELL students
- Input TELPAS data in Texas Assessment Management System
- Assisted testing coordinator to ensure campus compliance
- Served as a mentor for Texas A&M Commerce student teacher (2010).
7th Grade Texas History teacher/7th Grade girls’ basketball & track coach
Cain Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Taught five sections of 7th grade Texas History
- Coached 7th grade girls’ basketball and track.
5th Grade ELAR teacher
The Classical Center at Vial Elementary
11.2005 - 08.2006
- Served as student teacher for 5th grade Social Studies (September -November)
- Developed and implemented language arts lessons for five classes of 5th grade ELAR
- Coordinated school wide spelling bee and participated in district event
- Coached UIL Letter Writing team.
Education
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2004
Teacher Development Program -
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2004
Skills
- Google certified
- Experienced in test development and curriculum writing
- Trained and experienced in teaching MTA dyslexia curriculum program
- Knowledgeable in and experience using Amplify, Progress Learning, Amplio, Skyward, etc
Certification
- Generalist, 4-8, Texas
- Social Studies, 4-8, Texas
- ESL Generalist, 4-8, Texas
- ESL Supplemental, 4-8, Texas
References Available
True
Timeline
Dyslexia Specialist
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2023 - Current
8th Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2021 - 06.2023
Campus ESL Specialist
Bobby Summers Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
7th grade Honors Reading & Writing Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2015 - 06.2020
6th grade Reading Teacher
Lyles Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2015
6th, 7th, 8th grade ESL/ELAR Teacher/ LPAC Chairperson/Girls’ Basketball Coach
Ann Richards Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Curriculum and Assessment Development Team Member & Summer School Teacher
Test & Curriculum Development/Multi-Language Enrichment Program
06.2009 - 08.2013
6th, 7th, 8th grade ESL Teacher
Harold W. Lang Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2012
7th Grade Texas History teacher/7th Grade girls’ basketball & track coach
Cain Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2007
5th Grade ELAR teacher
The Classical Center at Vial Elementary
11.2005 - 08.2006
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
University of Texas At Dallas
Teacher Development Program -
The University of Texas At Dallas
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