Kaitlin Thomas
Houston,TX
Summary
English educator and Grade Level Chair at Yellowstone College Prep, delivering AP Literature and Pre-AP English II courses. Secured 98% STAAR passage rate; adept in curriculum development, data-informed teaching strategies, and enhancing student achievement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Literature & Pre-AP English II Teacher, Grade Level Chair
Yellowstone College Prep
Houston, TX
07.2025 - Current
- - Lead instruction in AP Literature and Pre-AP English II, delivering rigorous, culturally responsive lessons aligned to TEKS and AP standards.
- - Serve as 11th Grade Level Chair, coordinating instructional priorities, data tracking systems, and student interventions across core content areas.
- - Facilitate collaboration among teachers, ensuring consistency in academic expectations and student support.
- - Design and implement engaging curriculum that fosters critical reading, analytical writing, and college readiness.
English Language Arts Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Achieved a 98% STAAR passage rate in 7th and 8th grade ELA.
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction to middle school students.
- Use MAP and STAAR data to design responsive lessons and reteach plans.
- Recognized for contributing to campus-wide academic gains in reading.
Intervention Teacher
Catapult Learning
Houston, TX
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Led targeted small-group interventions in reading and math.
- Created individualized plans using diagnostic assessment data.
- Collaborated with teachers and school teams to support student progress.
- Observed consistent gains among Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
Learning Coach
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided daily in-class academic support across all content areas.
- Supported small-group instruction, reinforcing lesson objectives.
- Collected and reported academic data for student progress monitoring.
- Built strong rapport with students to boost engagement and confidence.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
01.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
Awards & Achievements
- 98% STAAR ELA Passage Rate – 7th & 8th Grade
- Contributed to campus MAP recognition for ELA growth
- Exceeded district benchmarks in reading and writing
- Consistently improved student performance across assessment windows
Timeline
AP Literature & Pre-AP English II Teacher, Grade Level Chair
Yellowstone College Prep
07.2025 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Houston ISD
07.2024 - Current
Intervention Teacher
Catapult Learning
03.2024 - 07.2024
Learning Coach
Houston ISD
08.2023 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - Education, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix