Paula Splawn
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Experienced educator with 12 years of experience in the classroom. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eighth Grade ESL Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- 8th Grade LPAC Coordinator/Representative for the campus.
- Schedule LPAC meetings concerning Emergent Bilinguals
- Lead LPAC meetings on the campus
- Maintain LPAC records for Emergent Bilinguals
ESL Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Educated students on the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles
- LPAC Coordinator/Representative for Austin and Travis Elementary
- Schedule LPAC meetings concerning Emergent Bilinguals
- Lead LPAC meetings on the campus
- Maintain LPAC records for Emergent Bilinguals
Third Grade Math and Science Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in learning styles Used technology to strengthen the learning process
- Team lead
- Lead planning meetings with the third-grade math team
- Sat on school committees to improve the campus culture
- Planned and supervised assignments of teacher aide(s) in my classroom
Third Grade Teacher
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Develop and implement lessons that prepared students for standardized assessments
- Created a safe classroom environment conducive to learning and the emotional development of the student
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly Establish open communication with students, parents, principals, and teachers
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Sixth Grade ELAR & Social Studies
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Planned engaging lessons that followed the district curriculum
- Conducted progress monitoring assessments to drive instruction
- Present a positive role model for students that supports the vision of the district Managed student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline that followed board policy
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2012
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Teaching English
- Classroom Management
- Intercultural competence
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Recordkeeping expertise
- Student Records Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Generalist (EC-6)- September 2018
- English as a Second Language Supplemental- September 2018
- Principal as Instructional Leader (268)- in progress
Timeline
Eighth Grade ESL Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Third Grade Math and Science Teacher
Ennis Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2014 - 06.2016
Sixth Grade ELAR & Social Studies
Life School Cedar Hill
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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