Mary Kathleen Hawkins
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Certified teacher with over 15 years of experience in the schools including time as a dedicated reading tutor, with experience in purchasing and cataloging leveled Elementary reading materials . Enthusiastic French Teacher, and determined ELD Teacher. I am a creative and flexible team player focused on adapting curriculum and methods to student and teacher needs. Passionate about reading, love of literature, school community, and helping students reach proficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French and ELD Teacher
Granite School District-Kennedy Junior High School
West Valley City, UT
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Created and implemented lesson plans for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in Introduction to French, French 1, French 2, ELD 1 and ELD2
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the individual needs of English Language Learners
- Worked closely with school administration, the school's Spanish Teachers, and other French Teachers via the district PLC to develop curriculum that meets state standards for French and ELD instruction
- Supervised the administration of WIDA testing for over 500 students
French Teacher
Carden Memorial School
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Directed and taught the French Program and developed curriculum for the entire school (grades K-8)
- Fostered interest and excitement in French for students in the lower grades through song, gamification, and interactive story time.
- Furthered understanding of French for middle grade students by utilizing comprehensible input and engaging class lessons
- Helped Junior High students develop French proficiency through speaking, listening and writing, with a primary focus on communication
- Organized annual field trip for Junior High students to compete at the BYU Language Fair where the students won 2nd place 3 years in a row
- Created and ran a school-wide French Fair in which older students create booths for younger students to spend 'Euros' and practice speaking French in an immersion environment
- Developed lesson plans and activities that focused on French grammar, pronunciation, and culture.
French Teacher
Jordan School District-Joel P. Jensen Middle Schoo
West Jordan , UT
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Created and delivered engaging instruction for students in French 1, and French 2
- Developed lesson plans and activities that focused on French grammar, pronunciation, and culture.
- Assigned homework and evaluated student progress through quizzes and tests.
Volunteer "I Can Read Director"
Jordan School District, Midvalley Elementary
Midvale, UT
08.1997 - 05.2000
- Initiated the "I Can Read" volunteer program for at-risk students not qualifying for resource instruction
- Certified to recruit, train, and schedule other volunteers for "I Can Read"
- Helped purchase, catalogue and organize a large library of leveled books
- Regularly tutored students in their reading to reach grade proficiency including helping 1 student raise his reading level from .5 to 2.5 in 1 school year
- Volunteered 300-500 hours at the school dedicated to the "I Can Read" program
- Supervised approximately 4000 hours of work from other volunteers at the school
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - French
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.1987
Certification
- Secondary Education License (6-12) Level 2; Utah State Office of Education; Certified in English, English as a Second Language, and French; License number 28143
- Praxis II - PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching): Passed with score of 185
Awards
ETS Recognition of Excellence for outstanding performance on the Praxis II, Top 15% (January 2011)
Personal Information
Nickname: Kathy Hawkins
Maiden Name: Tyler
Timeline
French and ELD Teacher
Granite School District-Kennedy Junior High School
08.2019 - 06.2023
French Teacher
Carden Memorial School
08.2012 - 06.2019
French Teacher
Jordan School District-Joel P. Jensen Middle Schoo
08.2008 - 06.2011
Volunteer "I Can Read Director"
Jordan School District, Midvalley Elementary
08.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - French
Brigham Young University
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