Patricia A Giorgi
El Paso,USA
Summary
Passionate educator with extensive background across various subjects including reading, language arts, ad social studies. Skilled in creating engaging and personalized learning experiences to meet individual student needs. Demonstrated ability to improve academic performance through innovative teaching strategies and positive reinforcement. Enhanced student confidence and fostered love for learning in previous roles.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Radford School
El Paso, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Learning Resource Teacher, January 2019 - May 2019
- Learning Resource Teacher and 4th grade Reading teacher (small group), 2019-2020.
- Teacher/Librarian Information literacy classes - all grades (K-12)
- Promote reading through sharing new literature, book talks, and connecting literature to curriculum.
- Curriculum support - instruction and resources
- Research classes (databases through EPPL TexShare)
- Dual Credit Facilitator, 2020-2024
- Coordinated and presented PLCs with an Instructional Coach.
- Managed the implementation of Istation (Spring 2022)
- Iowa Test of Basic Skills Testing Coordinator, 2022-present
- Delivered comprehensive instruction in English Language Arts and Reading at the sixth-grade level.
- Instructional Coach, August 2024-present.
Teacher/Head Librarian
Socorro ISD
El Paso, TX
08.1991 - 06.2017
- SSG. Manuel Puentes Middle School (6-8) - Teacher/Librarian, Read 180 program instructor, Campus UIL Coordinator, UIL Coach
- Montwood Middle School (6-8) - Teacher/Librarian, Read 180 program instructor, Campus UIL Coordinator, UIL Coach, Yearbook Editor, Campus Teacher of the Year 2013.
- Ernesto Serna School (PK-8 Dual Language School) - Teacher/Librarian, Campus UIL Coordinator, After-school book club.
- Sanchez Middle School - Teacher/Librarian, Campus UIL Coordinator, UIL Coach
- H.D. Hilley Elementary School - Teacher/Librarian, Bluebonnet Reading List Selection Committee.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Editor
Silver, Burdett and Ginn Publishers
Morristown, NJ
01.1983 - 01.1990
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Assisted in creating comprehensive style guides for publication teams.
- Created detailed reports on all projects completed.
- Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
- Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
- Ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
Education
MLS Master of Library Science -
University of North Texas
01.2011
MED - Educational Administration
University of Texas El Paso
01.2001
BA - Education/Spanish
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA01.1980
Skills
- Instructional planning skills
- Assessment Techniques
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Student Engagement
- Great active listening skills
- Credentialed through EPCC to teach the dual credit course, Education Framework, EDUC 1300
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Instructional technology
- Teaching strategies
- Excellent communication abilities
- Lesson Planning
- Learning techniques
- Maintain records
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification- English Language Arts and Reading, grades 4-8
- Learning Resources Endorsement
- Secondary Spanish
- Wilson Reading System (helping students diagnosed with dyslexia) (2021)
- Texas Reading Academy (2022-2023)
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Radford School
01.2018 - Current
Teacher/Head Librarian
Socorro ISD
08.1991 - 06.2017
Editor
Silver, Burdett and Ginn Publishers
01.1983 - 01.1990
- Texas Teacher Certification- English Language Arts and Reading, grades 4-8
- Learning Resources Endorsement
- Secondary Spanish
- Wilson Reading System (helping students diagnosed with dyslexia) (2021)
- Texas Reading Academy (2022-2023)
MLS Master of Library Science -
University of North Texas
MED - Educational Administration
University of Texas El Paso
BA - Education/Spanish
Emmanuel College
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