PAULETTE SATO
San Jose,USA
Summary
Collaborative educator with strong ability to engage students and foster supportive learning environment. Demonstrates patience, empathy, and effective communication skills crucial for an English Teacher and therapist.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Cupertino Union School District
Cupertino, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Create a positive classroom environment that encourages students to take risks and explore their own ideas
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates those objectives to students.
- Develop and implemented creative, engaging lesson plans to foster student learning in English language arts
- Evaluate student progress through assessments such as quizzes and essays
- Employ effective classroom management methods to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Encourage critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during class
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other relevant information for reporting purposes
- Confer with parents or guardians and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic challenges
- Attend staff and department meetings as required
Instructional Coach
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Mentored and assessed 12 student teachers in teaching English and Physical Education
- Crafted coaching notes indicating strengths as well as areas of improvement for 12 emerging teachers
- Taught seminars to help students learn effective teaching techniques and strategies
- Attended supervisory and teacher education meetings
Expository Writing 101 Teacher
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
06.2014 - Current
- Facilitated expository essay writing, close reading, and annotation skills for Rutgers students and incoming freshmen
- Assisted students in development of writing skills during office hours
- Collaborated with the Associate Director to review student writing portfolios
Yoga Teacher
Presentation High School
San Jose, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Led three yoga classes for 50+ high school students, promoting mindfulness and physical fitness
- Adapted classes to different levels of skill from beginner to advanced practitioners
- Facilitated yoga and wellness workshop for 25 participants, fostering mindfulness and self-care techniques
- Discussed daily self-care routines i.e. sleep hygiene, physical, and mental health, as well as diet
English Teacher
Mountain View High School
Mountain View, California
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Created and evaluated engaging materials for over 120 students in three 9th-grade and one senior English class
- Collaborated weekly with course-alike teams to encourage alignment in grading and to develop engaging course materials
- Consistently updated and improved courses weekly, with the intention to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement
- Collaborated with support staff, counselors, and parents to improve student support strategies
- Attended department and staff meetings monthly
English Teacher (Long-Term Sub Position)
Cupertino High School
Cupertino, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Crafted and assessed course materials focused on enhancing engagement and comprehension for four American Literature eleventh grade classes
- Facilitated in-depth discussions on themes and character development in classic literature such as A Raisin in the Sun, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and The Great Gatsby, fostering critical thinking skills and literary appreciation
- Conducted weekly tutorials for students in need of supplemental support
- Updated online coursework and grades weekly
- Collaborated with support staff, counselors, and parents
- Attended department and staff meetings
- Participated in weekly meetings with my course alike team to encourage alignment and student engagement
English Teacher
Palo Alto School District
Palo Alto, CA
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Created engaging English curriculum for grades 7-12, through innovative materials on classics like 1984 and Pride and Prejudice
- Provided supplemental help during Office Hours
- Updated online coursework and grades weekly
- Facilitated regular communication among support staff, counselors, and parents
- Collaborated in course-alike meetings to align grading and planning
- Attended department/staff meetings and staff development throughout the year
English Teacher
JP Stevens High School
Edison, NJ
09.2001 - 06.2015
- Revamped Senior curriculum by integrating 80% more non-fiction texts to align with college writing expectations and to enhance students' writing skills
- Developed lessons on college and career planning and writing skills
- Engaged with parents and counselors weekly, enhancing student support and collaboration.
- Designed Senior mid-term and final exams for the entire Senior class
- Developed and received approval for a college-accredited AP course syllabus
- Delivered targeted lessons in non-fiction essays i.e close reading, analysis, and vocabulary in lieu of the AP Exam
- Enhanced students' diction, syntax, and rhetorical skills for AP Exam
- Designed the British Literature course chronologically from Medieval to Modern Day.
- Fostered analytical skills and creativity through extensive reading of poetry and novels.
- Created dynamic vocabulary lessons through an understanding of classical roots
- Created timed-writing exercises and engaging expository writing lessons
- Developed and implemented a thematic Freshmen English curriculum
Education
Masters of Arts - Counseling Psychology Candidate
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
01.2027
Masters of Arts - English Education
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
NJ01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English and Art
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
NY01.1997
Master of Science - Literature and Art
OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Oxford, England, UK01.1996
Skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
English Single-Subject Teaching Credential-exp. 2028-05-01
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulettesato/
- Https://www.satoyoga.com/
Timeline
English Teacher
Cupertino Union School District
08.2025 - Current
Instructional Coach
San Jose State University
09.2024 - Current
Yoga Teacher
Presentation High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
English Teacher
Mountain View High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
English Teacher (Long-Term Sub Position)
Cupertino High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
English Teacher
Palo Alto School District
08.2017 - 06.2021
Expository Writing 101 Teacher
Rutgers University
06.2014 - Current
English Teacher
JP Stevens High School
09.2001 - 06.2015
Masters of Arts - English Education
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - English and Art
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Masters of Arts - Counseling Psychology Candidate
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Literature and Art
OXFORD UNIVERSITY