Judit Sarkozi
Oakland,California
Summary
English educator and multilingual specialist with over 20 years of experience teaching composition, literature, and academic literacy to linguistically diverse learners across secondary, adult, international, and U.S. public school contexts. Currently serving as ELD Teacher and Coordinator in San Francisco, with extensive experience supporting students who require enhanced academic language development, reading intervention, and scaffolded writing instruction. Specializes in transfer-aligned composition pedagogy, equity-centered instructional design, and collaborative curriculum development. Recognized for improving student access, persistence, and academic confidence through strength-based, data-informed teaching practices.
Skilled education professional with substantial experience in teaching English Language Development. Adept at designing and implementing effective curriculum tailored to diverse student needs, fostering language acquisition and academic growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable, with proven ability to engage and motivate students, manage classrooms effectively, and integrate technology into lessons.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELD Teacher and Coordinator
James Denman Middle School (SFUSD)
San Francisco, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver academic English instruction focused on reading comprehension, writing development, and disciplinary literacy for multilingual learners.
- Coordinate ELD programming aligned with district frameworks and college-readiness outcomes.
- Support students transitioning toward grade-level and advanced coursework through scaffolded language instruction and targeted academic interventions.
- Collaborate with content-area teachers to embed language objectives, sentence-level instruction, and writing supports across disciplines.
Lead Teacher of EAL
The Westgate School
Slough, UK
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led EAL provision for 600+ multilingual learners across 56+ languages.
- Designed literacy-focused interventions improving reading comprehension and written accuracy.
- Trained 50+ staff through CPD on inclusive pedagogy and academic language development.
English Language & Literature Teacher (Long-Term Supply)
Various UK Schools
UK
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught English Language and Literature across KS3–KS5 (Grades 6–12 equivalent).
- Delivered targeted reading and writing interventions for multilingual and at-risk learners.
IELTS / Academic ESL Instructor
Studio Cambridge
Cambridge, UK
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught academic writing, critical reading, and speaking to adolescent and adult learners (CEFR A2–C1).
- Designed curriculum aligned with post-secondary expectations, exam rubrics, and academic discourse conventions.
- Supported rapid gains in academic confidence and written accuracy during intensive programmes.
Head of English / EAL
Integration XXI Century International School (IB)
Moscow, Russia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led English and EAL departments delivering IB and IGCSE programmes.
- Oversaw curriculum alignment, assessment moderation, and instructional coaching.
English Language & Literature Teacher
Primakov Gymnasium
Moscow, Russia
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Taught English Language and Literature to mixed-ability and multilingual cohorts.
- Supervised IB Extended Essays and supported analytical writing development.
English Teacher (Induction Year)
Samuel Ward Academy
UK
01.2018 - 01.2019
Trainee Teacher of English
The Deepings School
UK
01.2017 - 01.2018
ESL / Academic English Instructor
EF International Language Schools
Cambridge, UK
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Delivered EAL instruction to secondary and adult learners preparing for IELTS, Cambridge exams, and academic study.
- Emphasised paragraph development, argument structure, textual analysis, and academic register.
Education
California Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
State of CaliforniaMA English (Distinction) - undefined
University of Pannonia
Hungary01-2025
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - undefined
University of Hull
UK01-2018
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -
The Deepings SCITT
UK01-2018
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - undefined
01-2017
BA (Hons) - English and Psychology in Society
University of East Anglia
UK01-2013
Skills
- Composition & Academic Writing Pedagogy
- Reading Intervention & Literacy Development
- Curriculum Design & Assessment
- Equity-Centred Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration & CPD Delivery
- Learning Technologies (Google Classroom, Nearpod, Canvas-compatible tools)
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Vocabulary building
Accomplishments
- MA Dissertation Awarded Full Distinction (20/20) — recognised for originality and critical depth.
- Invited Speaker, International Conference on Comparative Literature and Culture (San Francisco, 2025).
- Appointed Lead Teacher of Literacy and EAL within two years of qualification.
- Multilingual educator leading large-scale language provision as a non-native English speaker.
Certification
Avid Excel
LANGUAGES
English — native-level proficiency
Hungarian — native
Timeline
ELD Teacher and Coordinator
James Denman Middle School (SFUSD)
09.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher of EAL
The Westgate School
01.2024 - 01.2025
IELTS / Academic ESL Instructor
Studio Cambridge
06.2023 - 08.2023
English Language & Literature Teacher (Long-Term Supply)
Various UK Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head of English / EAL
Integration XXI Century International School (IB)
01.2021 - 01.2022
English Language & Literature Teacher
Primakov Gymnasium
01.2019 - 01.2021
English Teacher (Induction Year)
Samuel Ward Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Trainee Teacher of English
The Deepings School
01.2017 - 01.2018
ESL / Academic English Instructor
EF International Language Schools
01.2009 - 01.2017
MA English (Distinction) - undefined
University of Pannonia
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - undefined
University of Hull
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - undefined
BA (Hons) - English and Psychology in Society
University of East Anglia
California Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -
The Deepings SCITT
LEADERSHIP, CURRICULUM & EQUITY INITIATIVES
- Designed and implemented Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for multilingual learners in collaboration with SEN and safeguarding teams.
- Led whole-school literacy initiatives integrating grammar, vocabulary, and writing frameworks across subjects.
- Coordinated EAL assessment systems and data-informed intervention planning.
- Developed and launched a student-led EAL Ambassador Programme supporting peer mentoring and inclusion.
- Prepared school for Bell Foundation EAL Accreditation, overseeing policy development and staff readiness.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Bell Foundation EAL Framework Implementation (Ongoing)
- Inclusive Practice & SEN/EHCP Support
- Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Adaptive Teaching and Behaviour for Learning