Accomplished English and Language Development Instructor. Familiar with using best practices in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and delivering highly effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating a positive culture of diverse learners.
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KARRIE WILHITE
Reno,United States
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Coral Academy Of Science RenoReno, NV
ELA Teacher
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Teach English Language Arts for Academic Purposes to 4th-grade students with a high rate of English Language Learners.
- Work in a team environment with other teachers and the campus leadership team to prepare appropriate teaching and learning materials.
- Develop relevant and appropriate lesson plans with clear objectives that align with specified student learning outcomes
- Utilize effective teaching strategies that meet the individual needs of students
- Assess students and provide both formative and summative evaluations that measure student performance in attaining specified student learning outcomes
- Provide oral and written feedback to students in a timely manner
- Adhere to school policies regarding academic integrity and related university academic policies
- Provide out-of-class academic support for students
- Carry out teaching-related administrative tasks, such as monitoring attendance and preparing students’ academic progress reports, weekly grades, and records of work
- Participate in student events as appropriate, as an integral part of the teaching/learning program
- Participate in staff development and professional training
Great Basin Outdoor SchoolReno, NV
Director- Day Camps Department
11.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Led staff training for environmental educators to develop strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills with students/campers.
- Trained staff in how to deliver lessons using communicative-based instruction.
- Assisted in the creation of policies/procedures relating to facility usage.
- Handled conflict resolution among staff members or guests when necessary.
Washoe County School District, Greenbrae ElementaryReno, NV
English and Language Development Teacher
08.2016 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Cultivated deeper understanding of themes in students and helped each read works to find meanings and explore concepts.
- Guided students in research methods and critical thinking skills.
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating gentle discipline and classroom discussions.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Tutored students requiring extra assistance to help improve grades and better understand class material.
- Collaborated with colleagues in curriculum development initiatives.
- Maintained and updated pedagogy notebooks and manuals.
- Assessed student essays and provided constructive feedback.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Managed course materials, including textbooks and online resources.
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern.
Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV
Adjunct ESL Instructor
02.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Participated in department meetings and professional development workshops.
- Evaluated student performance through exams, presentations, or projects.
- Assessed student essays and provided constructive feedback.
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating gentle discipline and classroom discussions.
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.
- Created exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in the classroom.
Koc SchoolIstanbul, Turkey
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
08.2009 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Attended professional development workshops to improve skills.
- Organized school-wide events such as book fairs and fundraisers.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies for diverse learners.
Education
Aston UniversityBirmingham, UK
Master of Science from Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University Overview
- Young English Learners in Turkey- Action Research in Turkey Thesis
University of California At DavisDavis
Bachelor of Science from Design
University Overview
Bridge LinguatecDenver, Colorado
Certificate in TEFL from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
University Overview
Harvard Business School Online
Graduate Certificate from Leading School Strategy and Innovation
University Overview
Skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of applied linguistics, second language acquisition, language-teaching methodologies, assessment, and curriculum/lesson planning; TEFL certifications (CELTA, DELTA, Bridge, or Oxford)
- Overseas experience and experience teaching in multicultural/multilingual classrooms (Turkey)
- Competence in a foreign language (Turkish)
- Excellent written and oral English ability
- Facility with class management tools and forms of media to support interactive and student-centered classroom instruction
- Ability to work in a diverse environment and exhibit cross-cultural competence and understanding
- Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and reliability
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven ability to clearly deliver lessons using communicative-based instruction
- Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the United States without sponsorship
Certification
Current Valid Nevada Educator's License: Endorsements in English and Language Development and Art
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Coral Academy Of Science Reno
08.2023 - Current
Director- Day Camps Department
Great Basin Outdoor School
11.2022 - 08.2023
English and Language Development Teacher
Washoe County School District, Greenbrae Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2021
Adjunct ESL Instructor
Truckee Meadows Community College
02.2016 - 07.2017
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Koc School
08.2009 - 08.2015
Aston University
Master of Science from Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of California At Davis
Bachelor of Science from Design
Bridge Linguatec
Certificate in TEFL from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Harvard Business School
Graduate Certificate from Leading School Strategy and Innovation
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