Patrick Temperilli
Galveston,TX
Summary
Lifelong learner who loves to share their passion for education, reading, and writing with students. Has five years working in public school classrooms preparing students for state exams and a more successful future.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Teacher
Galveston Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- I was asked to take over the reading classes at Ball High School, where I have been creating engaging lessons to grow the reading, writing, and speaking abilities of ESL students.
- I am part of an ESL team which collaborates closely to get the best out of students and hold them accountable.
- I have several groups of students that continue to come to me for tutoring on state exams.
State Testing Tutor & English Teacher
Galveston Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2023
- I worked with immigrant students, primarily from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, who have recently arrived in Galveston.
- For some, I prepared lessons and projects to help build confidence, capabilities, and fundamentals with the English language.
- For others, I worked with ESL students at the high school, conducting intense tutoring sessions in order to prepare them for their state exams.
Communications Coordinator
Texas A&M University at Galveston
09.2017 - 06.2019
- I was responsible for writing articles, website content, and social media posts for the university, as well as marketing material for departments and degree programs
- I was also a member of the crisis management team responsible for external and internal communications with students and staff in the event of a catastrophe such as a hurricane
- I regularly interviewed scholars and students to generate stories, as well as update website pages with new information
- I was occasionally tasked with taking pictures to supplement my writing, as well as coordinating with the IT department regarding webpage updates.
English Teacher
Hitchcock High School
06.2016 - 08.2017
- I was the sole English teacher for ninth grade at the high school, responsible for generating original, engaging, and effective lesson plans that were tailored to achieve the objectives set down by the state of Texas.
- I was responsible for over 100 students every day and maintained up-to-date and clear records of my contacts with parents, as well as any paperwork or documentation that the state required.
- I was also the primary facilitator and organizer of the Hitchcock High School Chess Club.
- Hitchcock was too small for a soccer team, but I regularly organized small-sided games with enthusiastic students after school.
English Teacher
Sharpstown High School
06.2015 - 08.2016
- I instructed my students with thoughtful and objective-oriented lessons that kept in step with those given by the state of Texas.
- I met every day with my fellow ninth grade English team to conduct lesson planning and ensure data was updated and hitting standards.
- I was also responsible for running state testing tutorials, helping many students pass.
Education
MLitt - Viking Studies
University of Highlands & Islands
Orkney, Scotland08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2013
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Student Assessment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Reading Comprehension
- Standardized Testing
- Lesson Planning
- Writing and Reading
- Asking Good Questions
- Critical Thinking
- Making Connections
Certification
TEA Teaching Certificate (Texas), English, History, Social Studies, 2016
Interests & Hobbies
- Avid reader, especially of history
- Team sports
- Soccer
- Chess
- Camping and hiking
- Passionate about the outdoors
- Exercise
- Surfing
- Leatherwork
- Traditional archery
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Galveston Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
State Testing Tutor & English Teacher
Galveston Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2023
Communications Coordinator
Texas A&M University at Galveston
09.2017 - 06.2019
English Teacher
Hitchcock High School
06.2016 - 08.2017
English Teacher
Sharpstown High School
06.2015 - 08.2016
MLitt - Viking Studies
University of Highlands & Islands
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Houston
TEA Teaching Certificate (Texas), English, History, Social Studies, 2016
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