HARRY TRANTHAM
Rancho Mirage,CA
Summary
Twenty-plus years experience in public, charter, and private schools with diverse populations. Dedicated educator and administrator with in-depth background in English instruction. Successful at helping students build critical skills and improve academic performance by creating safe spaces which foster community. Looking to obtain an a teaching position in either a public or independent school.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts /English Language Devlopment
Coachella Valley High School
08.2023 - Current
- Promote differentiated literacy through self-selected novels and literature circles in both 9th grade English and 9th - 12th grade English Language Development.
- Enhance student writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted writing exercises.
- Collaborate with teachers and students in the Special Education division to promote interdepartmental projects and community building opportunities.
English as a New Language Teacher
Idyllwild Arts Academy
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Taught US History and World Cultures curriculum to English Language Learners (ELL's).
- Directed an intensive ELL summer school program through art and theater.
- Served as judicial chair for the school's code of ethics and norms committee.
- Instructed students both in-person and online.
English as a New Language Teacher
Christ Church Episcopal School
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Developed materials to supplement the core curriculum of ELL's in mainstream classrooms.
- Designed exams to test proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Mastery Charter School
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Crafted daily and weekly lessons based on mastery objectives.
- Documented and supported students of all ages with learning challenges.
IT Business Analyst
Ecolab, Inc
08.2007 - 02.2010
- Improved IT business direction by prioritizing customer and business needs.
- Led cross-functional divisions to analyze enterprise-wide operational impacts.
Founding Faculty / English as a New Language Chair
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Created an English language learning environment for new arrivals.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, in accordance to students' interests and backgrounds.
Director of Operations
Smart + Strong, Inc
09.2001 - 05.2006
- Monitored 5 million annual budget and operational resources.
- Managed printing, inventory, and warehouse operations for in-house publications.
MS English Teacher
Intermediate School 143
08.1995 - 06.2001
- Prepared and implemented lessons for 200 students daily.
- Collaborated with New York City organizations including the Metropolitan Museum of Art to bring art history and theater into the classroom.
Austrian Fulbright Teaching Assistant
Linz
09.1994 - 06.1995
- Taught German and English language skills to Bosnian refugees.
- Assisted in mainstreaming displaced families.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Students of Other Languages
City College
New York, NY12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - German Literature; International Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR12.1993
Skills
- Student-led discussions, engagement, debate
- Cutting-edge curricula development
- Foreign language instruction
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Wholistic methodology
- Collaborative decision making
Accomplishments
1994 Fulbright / Phi Beta Kappa / Twin Cities Big Brother of the Year / Co-Founder of the Washington Heights Higher Education Project / 1995 Teach for America
Certification
CA State Certification in ELA and ELD 6 -12 / New York State Certification in ESL for K-12 / American Board Certification for Elementary Education
Timeline
English Language Arts /English Language Devlopment
Coachella Valley High School
08.2023 - Current
English as a New Language Teacher
Idyllwild Arts Academy
08.2016 - 07.2023
English as a New Language Teacher
Christ Church Episcopal School
08.2013 - 05.2016
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Mastery Charter School
08.2010 - 01.2013
IT Business Analyst
Ecolab, Inc
08.2007 - 02.2010
Founding Faculty / English as a New Language Chair
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
07.2006 - 06.2007
Director of Operations
Smart + Strong, Inc
09.2001 - 05.2006
MS English Teacher
Intermediate School 143
08.1995 - 06.2001
Austrian Fulbright Teaching Assistant
Linz
09.1994 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - Teaching English to Students of Other Languages
City College
Bachelor of Arts - German Literature; International Studies
University of Oregon
CA State Certification in ELA and ELD 6 -12 / New York State Certification in ESL for K-12 / American Board Certification for Elementary Education
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