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Skylar Orozco

Lafayette,Louisiana

Summary

English Language Arts educator with an academic background in linguistics and literature, committed to inspiring a deep appreciation for language and promoting literacy in students. Utilizes innovative instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning experiences. Focused on creating a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters student growth and academic success. Continuously updating skills to apply the latest best practices in teaching language arts. Reliable in adapting effective classroom management and instructional skills for a diverse classroom.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test) tutor

Judice Middle School
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide personalized instruction to ESL students preparing for the ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test), including assessing their language skills, identifying areas for improvement, and developing tailored study plans
  • Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as test-specific strategies and techniques
  • Utilize a variety of teaching resources and materials to engage students and enhance their learning experience, including textbooks, practice tests, online resources, and multimedia tools
  • Enhanced students' English language skills by developing comprehensive lesson plans focused on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

English Language Arts teacher

Judice Middle School
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught three classes of Gen. Ed. seventh grade English Language Arts
  • Develop and implement comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum aligned with state standards, fostering literacy skills, analytical thinking, and creative expression
  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and resources to engage students and promote academic growth
  • Maintain open communication with students, parents, and administrators to address concerns, celebrate achievements, and ensure a positive and supportive learning environment
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest best practices in language arts education

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Instructor of ACSK 120 Topics in Academic Skills – First Year Writing to undergraduate English students

Writing Center Tutor

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Tutored students of various years, subjects, and sociolinguistic backgrounds in brainstorming, drafting, and reviewing essays

ESL Teaching Practicum

University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Edgar Martin Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Completed six credit hours of ESL teaching practicum at Edgar Martin Middle School ten hours each week in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade classes
  • Led lessons under the supervision of the primary ESL ELA and math teachers
  • Time spent in math class: 10.5 hours each week
  • Time spent in ELA class: 10.5 hours each week

Language Lab Tutor

University of Louisiana at Monroe
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Reviewed beginner, intermediate, and advanced Spanish grammatical concepts with students of various levels
  • Helped students practice Spanish oral and listening skills through fifteen-minute situational interviews of varying difficulty
  • Proctored Spanish oral exams
  • Graded Spanish homework and extra credit assignments
  • Filed students’ work and logged their class records
  • Recorded and assessed intermediate students’ Spanish language proficiency
  • Performed other duties as needed in the lab

Education

MA - English with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2023

BA - Modern Languages with a Spanish concentration

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2021

Skills

  • Licensed English/Language Arts teacher grades 4-8 through alternative teacher education program (iTeach) in Louisiana
  • Background in linguistics, literature, pedagogy, tutoring, and writing
  • Proficient in technology such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Google Slides
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Grammar expertise
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Differentiated instruction

Accomplishments

    United Way of Acadiana's Teacher Award 2024 nominee in Lafayette Parish

Certification

  • Teaching Certificate, Louisiana State Department of Education
  • Teaching English as a Second Language Graduate Certificate, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Timeline

ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test) tutor

Judice Middle School
01.2024 - Current

English Language Arts teacher

Judice Middle School
08.2023 - Current

ESL Teaching Practicum

University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Edgar Martin Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2022 - 05.2023

Writing Center Tutor

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
08.2021 - 05.2023

Language Lab Tutor

University of Louisiana at Monroe
08.2018 - 05.2021

BA - Modern Languages with a Spanish concentration

University of Louisiana at Monroe

MA - English with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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