Emily Ravey Chow
Austin
Summary
Aspiring middle school Social Studies educator with an M.A. in TESOL and TESOL certification, currently pursuing Grades 4–8 Social Studies certification through iTeach. Experienced in supporting diverse learners in developing critical thinking, literacy, and content-area knowledge through engaging, student-centered instruction. Committed to fostering historical inquiry, civic understanding, and academic success while creating an inclusive classroom where all students can thrive.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant for ESL
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
- Supported multilingual learners in mastering academic language and content across core subjects, including U.S. History and World Cultures.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement targeted interventions that enhanced student engagement and academic progress.
- Assisted students in analyzing historical texts and primary sources while building academic vocabulary and literacy skills.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Leander Independent School District
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered instruction and maintained productive learning environments, fostering student engagement across K-12 classrooms.
- Adapted quickly to diverse grade levels and subjects, enhancing classroom management and supporting seamless school operations.
Web Content Editor
Study.com
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw 100+ contractors (writers, editors, CS agents) to ensure quality content delivery.
- Established and refined editorial guidelines to enhance content consistency and quality.
- Designed and implemented a streamlined contractor onboarding process to facilitate quicker integration.
Web Content Editor
Booking.com
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Edited and optimized content to enhance customer engagement across global markets.
- Collaborated with international teams on conversion-focused projects that increased user engagement in high-volume publishing environment.
Web Content Editor
QuinStreet.com
07.2006 - 01.2009
- Coordinated with onsite teams and remote editors to enhance design and functionality of online education sites.
Developmental English Adjunct Instructor
Truckee Meadows Community College
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Developed and delivered curriculum-aligned lesson plans, assessed student progress, and provided tailored support to enhance academic writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
- Developed course materials for diverse student populations in community college settings.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
Education
Alternative Certification Program - Grades 4-8 Social Studies
ITeach
06-2026
B.A. - English, Preparation for Teaching
San Jose State University
M.A. - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Notre Dame de Namur University
TESOL Certification -
University of Santa Cruz - Silicon Valley Extension
Skills
- ESL/ELL Support
- Classroom Instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Social Studies Education
- Academic writing
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Educational Assistant for ESL
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Leander Independent School District
04.2023 - 05.2025
Web Content Editor
Study.com
10.2014 - 12.2016
Web Content Editor
Booking.com
11.2012 - 09.2014
Web Content Editor
QuinStreet.com
07.2006 - 01.2009
Developmental English Adjunct Instructor
Truckee Meadows Community College
06.2005 - 06.2008
Alternative Certification Program - Grades 4-8 Social Studies
ITeach
B.A. - English, Preparation for Teaching
San Jose State University
M.A. - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Notre Dame de Namur University
TESOL Certification -
University of Santa Cruz - Silicon Valley Extension