PATRICIA GUNTER
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced English seeking a position as an ESL or English teacher with secondary institution who can benefit from a SIOP model-trained teacher who differentiates instruction and uses technology in the classroom.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training & Optimization Specialist
Goodwill San Antonio
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw cashier and production training of all new hires in the San Antonio and surrounding areas
- Performed retail store audits to reinforce training
- Wrote and developed material for classroom and on the job training
English/ ESL Teacher
Somerset High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance English language skills for diverse student populations.
- Used assessment tools to evaluate student progress and tailor instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum that meets state standards and fosters language acquisition.
ESL Teacher/ English 3 Teacher
Harlan High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught and prepared lessons for ESOL I, II, English III, Reading SOL, Practical Writing, and Newcomer ESL classes.
- Participated in professional learning communities (PLC's).
- Prepared and led LPAC meetings, differentiated instruction, and implemented technology into lesson plans.
- LPAC Coordinator
- Implementation of the ELPS
- Use of SIOP model
ESL Teacher
Johnson High School
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Taught and prepared lesson plans for ESOL I, II, and Academic Literacy classes.
- Participated in professional learning communities (PLC's).
- Prepared and led LPAC meetings, served as a TELPAS administrator, and began an annual ESL cultural event for ESL students to build pride and community.
- Annual ESL Cultural Event
- New student placement testing
- TELPAS Administrator
- LPAC Coordinator
ESL / English 2 Teacher
Wagner High School
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Taught and developed student-centered lesson plans for English II sheltered classes with successful 96% passing TAKS rate.
- Also taught ESOL I and II classes, with focus on differentiating instruction specific to special populations.
- 2010 - 2011 New Teacher of the Year Nominee
- LPAC Coordinator
- TELPAS Administrator
ESL / English I and II Teacher
San Antonio Can High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Taught and prepared lesson plans for English I and II sheltered classes.
- Participated in professional learning communities (PLC's) with English Department.
- Prepared and led LPAC meetings, served as a TELPAS administrator, collector, and verifier.
- Prepared weekly lesson plans
- LPAC Coordinator
- TELPAS Administrator
Education
B.A. - English
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX01.2005
Skills
- Advocating for students
- Community building
- Differentiating instruction
- Parent communication
- Professional Learning Communities
- Technology
- Student-centered lesson planning and activities
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Google Classroom
- Webquests
- Chromebooks
- Kahoot
- Nearpod
Certification
- Certified English /ESL Teacher
- ELAR 4-8
- ELAR 8-12
- EC-6
- ESL Supplement
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Training & Optimization Specialist
Goodwill San Antonio
07.2022 - Current
English/ ESL Teacher
Somerset High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
ESL Teacher/ English 3 Teacher
Harlan High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
ESL Teacher
Johnson High School
01.2014 - 01.2017
ESL / English 2 Teacher
Wagner High School
01.2010 - 01.2014
ESL / English I and II Teacher
San Antonio Can High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
B.A. - English
Our Lady of the Lake University