Sara Ridley
Teacher
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated English Language Teacher with 21 years of experience preparing English classroom and coursework materials and assignments. Flexible to the ever-changing technology requirements of the current classroom. Dedicated to meeting the needs of an academically and culturally diverse population of students. Known for instilling love of language, books and reading in students and encouraging improved learning across the curriculum. Successful in maintaining professional and productive relationships with students. Comfortable managing classrooms of 25- 30 students as well as working in small groups and 1:1.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher/ Inclusion
Belton Independent School District - SBMS
Belton , TX
08.2014 - Current
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
Secondary English Teacher
Belton Independent School District - SBMS
Belton, TX
08.2011 - 05.2014
Secondary English Teacher
Belton Independent School District - LBMS
Belton, TX
08.2004 - 05.2011
Secondary English Teacher
Belton Independent School District - BJHS
Belton, Texas
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Met and exceeded class-wide achievement and proficiency standards as established by state testing departments.
- Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX 08.1997 - 12.2000
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Proofreading and editing
Organizational ability
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
ELA and ESL Curriculum design
Administering STAAR and TELPAS tests
Group and individual instruction
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teacher/ Inclusion
Belton Independent School District - SBMS
08.2014 - Current
Secondary English Teacher
Belton Independent School District - SBMS
08.2011 - 05.2014
Secondary English Teacher
Belton Independent School District - LBMS
08.2004 - 05.2011
Secondary English Teacher
Belton Independent School District - BJHS
08.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
08.1997 - 12.2000