Keri Bryant
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Compassionate, warm, enthusiastic teacher in search of a school to call home. Comes with a vast spectrum of subjects and ages taught, experience with English Language Learners and a passion for inclusive, diverse schools.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL and Reading Interventionist, "One Year Only"
Granite School District
10.2022 - Current
- Provided small group instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings and in a sheltered classroom.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- Taught lessons accommodating wide range of English, math and/or reading proficiency.
- Adjusted scripted Phonemic Awareness/reading skill building lessons according to student language test to 200
- Planned for and administered high stakes language exam to hundreds of students.
- Established relationships with ELL families, including home visits, cultural activities, and connection to local resources.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies for new group or individual changes.
3rd Grade Teacher
American Preparatory Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Stayed abreast of requirements in Utah education by finishing the first half of the extensive LETRS Reading course and training.
- Implemented the school's rigorous, classical curriculum and assessed student learning progress with routine tests and standardized exams.
- Taught up to 81 students (1st to 3rd grade) daily in "small" groups of lower level Spelling, Reading and Math.
- Used extensive scaffolding to adjust for diverse levels of language learners, Covid learning loss and cultural backgrounds
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Utah International Charter School
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Created and maintained continuity in classroom management initiatives in both face to face and remote learning .
- Diversified classroom instruction to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles specific to English Language Learners.
- Established relationships and provided individual intervention and support for grades 6-12, especially those with limited English.
Pre-school Lead Teacher
Toddler Time Preschool
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed a creative, engaging 4's classroom environment.
- Documented progress according to state objectives.
- Taught French language, cooking, and culture.
- Created 3 months of daily lessons on Zoom during remote learning.
French Middle School Teacher
Rodger Ludlowe Middle Of Fairfield Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Implemented evidence-based language instruction: 90 % target language.
- Communicated Connecticut State World Language objectives for all lessons and units to students and parents.
- Taught instructional units according to state language goals, based on ACTFL standards.
- Led productive, weekly Mindfulness Meditation.
- Created pen-pal and VR program for students to connect to kids in Belgium and Mali.
French Long-term substitute
Hastings-on-Hudson School District
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Scaffolded language instruction for differing learning modalities.
- Collaborated with other foreign language teachers, creating engaging but rigorous French units for elementary, middle and high school students.
Education
Master of Science - English Language Learning, PreK-12
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
B.S - Elementary Education With French Teaching Minor
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.1996
Skills
- Group and individual rigor and instruction
- French mid-advanced fluency
- Spanish beginning conversational proficiency
- Anti-racism and Classroom Mindfulness training
- Adult ESL classroom volunteer
Certification
- LETRS Certified
- Utah Elementary, French and ESL Endorsed and certified.
- Connecticut Elementary and French Endorsed and certified.
Languages
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
ESL and Reading Interventionist, "One Year Only"
Granite School District
10.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
American Preparatory Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Utah International Charter School
10.2020 - 05.2021
Pre-school Lead Teacher
Toddler Time Preschool
10.2019 - 06.2020
French Middle School Teacher
Rodger Ludlowe Middle Of Fairfield Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
French Long-term substitute
Hastings-on-Hudson School District
09.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Science - English Language Learning, PreK-12
Western Governors University
B.S - Elementary Education With French Teaching Minor
Brigham Young University
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