Nancy Hufft
Belle Chasse,Louisiana
Summary
Dynamic, experienced ELL Coordinator skilled in program coordination, data analysis, and instructional support. Expertise in implementing tailored strategies to enhance English Learner achievement and foster collaboration among educators.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
ELL Coordinator / Teacher
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Gretna, LA
ELL Coordinator / Teacher
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy
Algiers, LA
ELL Lead Teacher
Leo Kerner Elementary
Lafitte, LA
ELL Lead Teacher
Fisher High School
Lafitte, LA
ELL Teacher
Woodmere Elementary School
Harvey, LA
Curriculum Coordinator
George Cox Elementary
Gretna, LA
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Kate Middleton Kindergarten Center
Terrytown, LA
Education
Master's Degree Plus 30 Graduate Hours - Education / Leadership
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LABachelor of Science - Education
University of Lafayette Louisiana
Lafayette, LAMaster of Science - Education / Leadership
University of Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LASkills
- - Coordinate and supervise the EL Program
- -Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research based principles of effective instruction of English Learners
- -Provide a Home Language Survey for all new incoming students to determine which students are eligible to be screened for ELL
- -If a language other than English is listed on the HLS, conduct a family interview
- -Administer the ELPS (screener) within 30 days of enrollment to eligible students
- -Supervise, observe, and evaluate EL instructional personnel utilizing the approved teacher evaluation plan
- -Participate in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending qualified instructional personnel
- -Coordinate and supervise the administration of all state tests including, but not limited to, the ELPS and ELPT
- - Work with school teams to analyze and present EL student growth and achievement data (PLCs)
- -Maintain an inventory of materials and equipment specific to ELL
- -Serve as a resource on the ELPS and ELPT standards and best practices in EL instruction
- -Input student data into TIDE data base
- - Administer the ELPT in the spring
- -Review prior ELPT sores of students already placed
- -Using results of the ELPS/ELPT, place students in the ELL program (according to proficiency levels)
- -Conference with parents who refuse placement
- -Determine which accommodations are needed and provide teachers with a copy of the accommodation form
- -Collaborate with teachers to explain accommodations and support classroom progress
- -Provide teachers with a copy of the ELPT scores and the English Learner Instructional Support Plan to track student progress
- -Use both "push-in" and "pul-out" approach to work with students in small groups
- -Provide a Schedule for all EL Teacher and Paraprofessionals
- -Use the 10 ELL Connectors provided by the state to highlight a strategic set of language functions and forms (vocabulary, grammar, oral language)
- -Create weekly lesson plans within the curriculum to service EL students
- -Acquire best practices through professional development by using research and attending LaTesol (Louisiana Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages) conference yearly
- -Review report cards every quarter to track progress of EL students
Certification
-Principal
_Supervisor of Student Teaching
-Parish or City School Supervisor
_English as a Second Language 1-12
-Elementary Grades 1-8
-Kindergarten
-Learning Disabled
-Socially Maladjusted and Emotionally DIsturbed
-Teacher Evaluator
-PIP
Timeline
ELL Coordinator / Teacher
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
ELL Coordinator / Teacher
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy
ELL Lead Teacher
Leo Kerner Elementary
ELL Lead Teacher
Fisher High School
ELL Teacher
Woodmere Elementary School
Curriculum Coordinator
George Cox Elementary
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Kate Middleton Kindergarten Center
Master's Degree Plus 30 Graduate Hours - Education / Leadership
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Lafayette Louisiana
Master of Science - Education / Leadership
University of Lafayette, LA