Itasha Douglas
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Committed educator with background in Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, Spanish and English as a Second Language instruction. Possess strong skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and culturally responsive teaching techniques. Known for creating inclusive learning environments that foster student confidence and independence. Have made impactful contributions to program improvements through collaborative curriculum design and assessment strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Coatesville Area School District
Coatesville, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that accommodated specific level of learners while offering support to make certain each student was able to grasp materials.
- Participated in teacher training workshops to stay current on best practices in ESL education.
- Utilized various teaching methodologies to deliver engaging, interactive learning experiences.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Employed multimedia tools and resources to enhance language teaching for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners.
ESL Teacher
Rainbow Elementary/Reeceville Elem
Coatesville, PA
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that accommodated specific level of learners while offering support to make certain each student was able to grasp materials.
- Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for ESL programs.
- Employed multimedia tools and resources to enhance language teaching for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners.
Online Adjunct Faculty / Educational Consultant (Part Time)
American Public University System
Virginia
08.2007 - Current
- Developed online Spanish, Education, and History courses.
- Facilitated online courses covering subjects such as Spanish, Education and History.
- Managed group discussions on a daily basis.
- Maintained detailed records for student assessments.
- Evaluated students' performance via writing, discussions, and exams.
Adjunct Spanish Instructor (Part-Time)
Montgomery County Community College
Pottstown, PA
09.2006 - Current
- Used technology tools such as audio and video recordings for pronunciation practice and online quizzes for assessment purposes.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Designed and implemented engaging Spanish curriculum for students of varying proficiency levels.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback.
Interim Assistant Principal
Coatesville Area School District
Coatesville, PA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
Spanish and Social Studies Teacher
PA Leadership Cyber Charter School
West Chester, PA
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Facilitated classroom debates and discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement with current events and historical perspectives.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual needs of learners in the classroom.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and academic progress.
- Designed and implemented strategies for differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
Adjunct History Professor (Part-Time)
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Facilitated learning and discussions in Level 100 Western Civilization class.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as role-playing exercises, simulations to engage learners.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on ancient history, postwar civilizations and history of third-world countries.
- Established learning objectives to satisfy state and federal educational standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2006
Master of Arts - History
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2001
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-1998
Skills
- Instructional plan implementation
- Academic assessment methods
- Academic record keeping
- Testing and grading
- Creative learning strategies
- First aid and CPR certified
- Language proficiency
- Curriculum development
- Expertise in Spanish
- Certified Spanish teacher for K-12
Certification
- PA Teacher Certification in Spanish K-12
- Pa Teacher Certification in Social Studies 7-12
- Pa Teacher Certification in ESL K-12
- PA Administrator License K-12
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Coatesville Area School District
08.2020 - Current
ESL Teacher
Rainbow Elementary/Reeceville Elem
08.2016 - 08.2020
Interim Assistant Principal
Coatesville Area School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Spanish and Social Studies Teacher
PA Leadership Cyber Charter School
05.2012 - 05.2015
Online Adjunct Faculty / Educational Consultant (Part Time)
American Public University System
08.2007 - Current
Adjunct Spanish Instructor (Part-Time)
Montgomery County Community College
09.2006 - Current
Adjunct History Professor (Part-Time)
Montgomery County Community College
09.2001 - 05.2002
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Master of Arts - History
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
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