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Kathalyn Brazie

Fayetteville

Summary

Dynamic ENL Teacher at Jamesville Dewitt Central Schools, adept at fostering student engagement and promoting cross-cultural communication. Developed innovative curricula that enhanced literacy and vocabulary skills, while advocating for English language learners. Utilized personalized instruction and collaborative learning strategies to significantly boost student performance and confidence in conversational English.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

ENL Teacher

Jamesville Dewitt Central Schools
08.2002 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across multiple subject areas.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication with students and parents.
  • Served as an advocate for ENL students within the school community, ensuring their unique needs were addressed in both academic planning and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using it to inform ongoing instructional decisions and track progress towards learning goals over time.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
  • Boosted student engagement through the implementation of innovative teaching strategies and collaborative projects.
  • Supported English language learners'' acquisition of grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills through tailored instruction and real-world practice opportunities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.

Education

Master of Arts - TESOL

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
01-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
05-1995

Jamesville Dewitt High School
Fayetteville, NY
06-1991

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Literacy development
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Vocabulary enrichment
  • Curriculum development
  • Personalized instruction
  • Small group instruction

Timeline

ENL Teacher

Jamesville Dewitt Central Schools
08.2002 - Current

Master of Arts - TESOL

Le Moyne College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Le Moyne College

Jamesville Dewitt High School