Krista Safrit
McDonough,Georgia
Summary
With a proven track record at Newton County Schools, I excelled in enhancing ESOL student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and technology integration. My expertise in literacy instruction and educator training, coupled with a commitment to cultural inclusivity, significantly improved learning outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Newton County Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Created ESOL professional development for educators of Newton County Schools
- Created Common Formative Assessments for the ESOL students of Newton County Schools
- Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
- Presented ESOL Professional Development of effective ESOL instructional strategies to educators to ensure their success in instructing ESOL students.
- Supported the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.
- Disaggregated and utilized data from Lexia Core 5 and Lexia English to enhance instruction of ESOL students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples in lesson plans.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and used data-driven instruction for continuous improvement of learning outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and collaborative initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement.
- Boosted student engagement with diverse teaching methods, including differentiation, hands-on activities, and technology integration.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, tailoring instruction to accommodate varying language levels and learning styles.
- Enhanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences focused on best practices in English language teaching methodologies.
ESOL Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities and literacy.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Enhanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences focused on best practices in English language teaching methodologies.
- Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
Education
M. Ed. - Early Childhood Education With ESOL Endorsement
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Vocabulary building
- Adaptive learning
- Parent communication
- Literacy instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Fluency development
- Student motivation
- Interactive learning
- Educator training and support
- Creating professional development
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Newton County Schools
08.2015 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2015
M. Ed. - Early Childhood Education With ESOL Endorsement
University of Georgia
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