Sarah Wilson
Georgetown Independent School District
Manor,TX
4
Languages
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dedicated ESL Educator with extensive experience in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles. Enhanced language acquisition through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that motivates students to understand English language and American culture.
Work History
ESL Teacher/ LPAC Co-Organizer and Member
3 Months- Delivered ESL instruction aligned with TEKS, adapting lessons for multilingual learner proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate sheltered instruction strategies into core subjects, improving accessibility for multilingual learners.
- Assessed language progress and organized TELPAS data to refine interventions and instructional grouping for enhanced student outcomes.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans that targeted listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, fostering comprehensive language development.
- Assisted with LPAC Meeting, committee, and all necessary legal paperwork
ESL Teacher Grades K-6
1 Year 9 Months- English Teacher for grades K-6
- Developed English curriculum and inclusion resources to support homeroom teachers in diverse classrooms
- Administered WIDA assessments to evaluate students' English proficiency
- Collaborated with subject teachers to integrate language development into classroom content instruction.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
UNIS Hanoi
1 Year 11 Months- Worked as an ESL Teacher and Testing Coordinator for Grade 5
- Volunteered in Syrian Refugee Camp Support 2020 alongside in UN Contract in refugee camps in Greece
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
English Language Head of Department
5 Years 11 Months- English Department Lead of English Language Support Department for MYP/DP, enhancing curriculum delivery and student engagement.
- DP English B Teacher
- MYP ELA Teacher
- English Exam and Placement for Admissions (WIDA
- Directed department operations to support academic schedules, staffing, and daily workflow.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between faculty, administration, and support teams.
Social Studies Instructional Coach
2 Months- Instructional Coach for Social Studies Grades 6-8
- Developed social studies curriculum and project-based learning (PBL) initiatives to enhance student engagement and critical thinking
- Demonstrated instructional skills to new teachers during training sessions., communication methods, and collaboration oriented and student-centered learning models to new teachers
- Coached teachers on instructional strategies, classroom management, and lesson refinement.
- Modeled effective lessons to support curriculum implementation and student engagement.
ESL Teacher/AVID Coordinator
6 Years 11 Months- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program Coordinator and Teacher 2010-2014
- Organized the AVID Program at Manor Middle School
- Coordinated AVID program at Manor Middle School, fostering student engagement and college readiness
- Taught college and study skills to middle school students, enhancing their academic preparedness
- Language Arts Teacher for grades 6th-8th 2008-2010
- Supported language arts curriculum
- Assisted in developing and implementing the language arts curriculum at the school
- Designed sheltered English lessons aligned with TEKS, ELPS, and student language proficiency levels.
- Assessed reading, writing, listening, and speaking growth using formative and summative measures.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
- Focus on ESL Education and Core Classroom English Instruction
- Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
- Member of Golden Key and Kappa Delta Pi
- GPA: 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of the Arts - Psychology with a focus in Education
- Performed Research in Developmental Psychology
- Graduated 2005 with Honors
Skills
Child-focused educator
Classroom management
Humanitarian efforts
Kind and compassionate
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Assessment strategies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Swahili
Limited Working
Korean
Limited Working
Certification
- IB Training:
- - MYP English Language Acquisition Category 2 (November 2017)
- - DP English B Category 2 (September 2018)
- - Inclusion Category 3 (November 2018)
- - Extended Essay Category 3 (September 2019)
- Texas Teaching Fellowship: Completed the Texas Teaching Fellows program as an ESL Generalist 4-8 Educator.
- Licensed Teacher in ESL Generalist (passed all core subject tests) 4-8 in the state of Texas
- ITC TEFL Course Prague, Czech Republic Graduated: TEFL Certification June 2006
Personal Information
Title: English Language Support Department Head
SOCIAL
- Instagram: Polyphonic_Marvel
- Twitter/X: mwalimuSW
Workshops Given:
- Concordian International School
- - 2019: Inclusion and English Language Learners: IB Policies and Immersive Classroom Settings for Academic Language
- -2018: Introduction to English Language Support and a Guide to the ELS Handbook (New Teachers)
- -2016: Color Coded Marking: A Whole School Approach to Editing and Writing (assistant)
- Manor ISD
- -2014: The Art of Teaching: Breakthrough Instructional Coach Program
- -2014: Texas Writing Project Workshop: Writing strategies for ESL
- -2014: Co-Pilot Models of Socratic Seminars: AVID Strategies
- -2013: AVID for English Language Learners: College readiness for everyone
- -2012: Introduction to the ESL AVID Program for Manor ISD
Timeline
ESL Teacher/ LPAC Co-Organizer and Member
Georgetown Independent School District
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
ESL Teacher Grades K-6
Hsinchu International School
01.2023 - 10.2024Read More
UNIS Hanoi
United Nations
08.2020 - 07.2022Read More
English Language Head of Department
Concordian International School
08.2014 - 07.2020Read More
Social Studies Instructional Coach
Manor ISD and Breakthrough/
06.2014 - 08.2014Read More
ESL Teacher/AVID Coordinator
Manor ISD
08.2007 - 07.2014Read More
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of the Arts from Psychology with a focus in Education
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Texas State University
Master of Education from Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
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