Pamela Smith
Barnesville,GA
Summary
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experienced in teaching ESL at elementary, middle, and high school grade levels for students from over 10 different cultural backgrounds. Fostered positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Seasoned Language Arts teacher at the Middle School level. Incorporated in-depth grammar instruction, reading, writing, listening, and speaking along with student-centered projects that reflected what was learned in class.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Lamar County School District
07.2017 - 06.2023
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to K-12 to improve students' speaking, writing, reading, and listening abilities.
- Administered the yearly ACCESS test to document English proficiency progress.
- Responsible for all records K-12 regarding ESOL.
- Monitored students that exited the program keeping in touch with their teachers.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Lamar County School District
07.2010 - 06.2017
- Acquired gifted endorsement and taught a segment of gifted students.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills
- Led teaching in a collaborative setting.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Middle School English Teacher
Henry County School District
07.2003 - 06.2010
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Adhered to GSE standards when planning course lessons.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Middle School English Teacher
Clayton County School District
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Highly qualified in reading. Taught on a two person team that served students-at-risk. The Read 180 program targeted low to non-readers in the sixth grade.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide help with comprehension.
- Improved student literacy levels by implementing targeted reading intervention strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Middle Grades
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education Middle School
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05.2002
Associate of Arts - Education
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2000
Skills
- Academic Support for ESOL population
- Language Immersion
- Extensive English grammar knowledge
- ESL teaching methods
- Curriculum Development
- Expertise in Language Arts
- Certified Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, ESOL teacher for Middle Grades 4-8, ESOL Grades K-12
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Lamar County School District
07.2017 - 06.2023
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Lamar County School District
07.2010 - 06.2017
Middle School English Teacher
Henry County School District
07.2003 - 06.2010
Middle School English Teacher
Clayton County School District
07.2001 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Education Middle Grades
Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Middle School
Clayton State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Gordon State College
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