Katie Brown
El Paso
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and growth oriented English teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature and minors in Creative Writing and Secondary Education. I am passionate about literature from Shakespeare to Native American texts and committed to helping students develop strong writing, critical thinking, and creative expression. I am experienced in differentiating instruction, scaffolding lessons, and fostering student engagement while building meaningful rapport. I am dedicated to inspiring a love of learning in diverse classrooms and translating my own passion for reading and writing into student success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Bowie High School
El Paso, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented scaffolded English 2 lessons tailored to diverse learning levels, including emergent bilingual students, to support comprehension and engagement.
- Taught and reinforced test-taking strategies such as process of elimination, summarization, and effective dictionary use, improving students’ assessment skills.
- Customized instructional strategies for emergent bilingual and struggling students to foster language development and comprehension.
- Developed classroom activities that encouraged critical thinking, reading comprehension, and analytical writing in alignment with curriculum standards.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, providing timely feedback and interventions to support achievement and language development.
Student Teacher
Jefferson High School
El Paso, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided one-on-one and small-group tutoring for students at varying proficiency levels, including emergent bilingual learners, to reinforce comprehension and skill development.
- Supported classroom management by enforcing expectations while maintaining academic rigor and a positive learning environment.
- Created lessons and instructional materials aligned with the university prep program to enhance student engagement and accessibility.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to implement instructional strategies and monitor student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English And American Literature
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX06-2024
Skills
- Differentiated instruction and scaffolding to support diverse learners, including emergent bilingual students
- Lesson planning and classroom management while maintaining academic rigor
- Teaching reading comprehension, test-taking strategies, and writing fundamentals
- One-on-one and small-group tutoring to reinforce skill development
- Building strong student rapport while promoting a growth-oriented, student-centered classroom
- Strong literary knowledge across Shakespeare, Chaucer, Romanticism, Native American Literature, Children’s Literature, and Screenwriting
- Fostering student creativity, critical thinking, and analytical writing
Certification
- English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 7-12): Valid through 06/30/2029
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 7-12): Valid through 06/30/2029
Timeline
Teacher
Bowie High School
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Jefferson High School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - English And American Literature
The University of Texas At El Paso