JAMES CHAPO

To advance equitable access to high-quality English Language Development (ELD) instruction for multilingual learners in high-need urban school districts across the United States, with a focus on improving literacy outcomes, academic achievement, and long-term workforce integration.

ELD/ESOL educator with 14+ years of international and U.S.-based teaching experience, specializing in supporting multilingual learners in underserved and high-need communities. Currently an ESOL teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools and a volunteer English instructor in Washington, D.C., while pursuing a Master of Arts in TESOL at University of Maryland Baltimore County. Demonstrated ability to improve student literacy, implement data-driven instruction, and adapt teaching for diverse populations, including students with special needs. Proven commitment to addressing educational inequities, aligning with U.S. national priorities in education, workforce development, and immigrant integration.

• TESOL Certification
• TEFL Certification
• ELT Certification (Oxford University)
• Professional Teaching License – Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
• Science of Reading Certification – State University of New York
• First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross