Kathryn La Gesse
Renton,WA
Summary
Seasoned English Instructor with a proven track record from Coastal Bend College, adept in Curriculum Development and fostering student engagement. Elevated reading comprehension and academic writing through innovative strategies, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes. Excels in Learning Style Assessment and individualized instruction, enhancing academic growth and inclusivity. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Instructor
Coastal Bend College
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
High School English Instructor
San Diego Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned, prepared and implemented dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts for multiple classes
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Middle School English Teacher
Alice Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and engage in reflective writing exercises.
High School English Teacher
Premont Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education, English 8th-12th Grades
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2008
Skills
- Learning Style Assessment
- Student Advising
- Curriculum Development
- Progress assessments
- Individual Instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- Academic Writing Instruction
Certification
- Washing State Education Certificate, OSPI - 03/01/2024, English Language Arts, English Language Learner
- Texas Teacher Certificate, TEA, 10/01/2019-09/30/2025, English Language Arts and Reading (8-12), English as a Second Language Supplemental (8-12)
Timeline
English Instructor
Coastal Bend College
08.2021 - 05.2024
High School English Instructor
San Diego Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2024
Middle School English Teacher
Alice Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2015
High School English Teacher
Premont Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - English
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education, English 8th-12th Grades
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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