Kathleen Sokel

• Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and language proficiency levels.
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum enhancements that promote language acquisition.
• Cultivated strong partnerships with Hispanic households, acting as a primary point of contact for school-to-home correspondence and resources coordination.
• Administered language proficiency tests and awarded exiting students.

Deliver core content (Math and Science) exclusively in Spanish, using immersion strategies like Total Physical Response (TPR), visuals, and scaffolding.

Design and implement daily lesson plans that meet state and district standards while ensuring the are standard and linguistically accessible for second-language learners.

Worked closely with a partner "English-side" teacher to ensure curriculum continuity and to monitor the academic progress of shared students.

Conducted informal and informal assessments in Spanish to track both academic mastery and language acquisition.