Stephanie Debono
Saratoga Springs
Summary
Versatile secondary educator with experience teaching across English Language Arts, humanities, communication, and applied electives. Proven leader in curriculum design, online instruction, and competitive academic programs, including Speech & Debate and Mock Trial. Skilled in building engaging, standards-aligned instruction for both in-person and virtual learning environments, with a strong focus on clarity, student engagement, and instructional coherence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher & Curriculum Lead
ThrivePoint High School
01.2025 - Current
- Teach English, Food & Nutrition, Speech Communications, American Sign Language, and Literary Genres in a virtual high-school setting.
- Lead ELA curriculum design for the teaching team, developing daily Google Meet lesson structures, instructional pacing, and shared resources.
- Design and implement standards-aligned lessons optimized for synchronous online instruction.
- Support instructional consistency and quality across multiple instructors through collaborative planning and curriculum alignment.
- Facilitate engaging virtual classrooms that balance academic rigor with accessibility and student connection.
Teacher & Coach
Summit Academy High School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Taught English and Speech & Debate, emphasizing critical thinking, textual analysis, and persuasive communication.
- Coached Mock Trial, guiding students through case analysis, witness preparation, and courtroom procedure.
- Designed project-based learning experiences that integrated writing, speaking, and performance skills.
- Fostered a classroom culture centered on clarity, accountability, and academic confidence.
Teacher & Coach
Paradigm High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Taught English, History, and Speech & Debate across multiple grade levels.
- Coached Mock Trial, supporting student growth in legal reasoning, collaboration, and public speaking.
- Developed interdisciplinary lessons connecting literature, historical context, and civic engagement.
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse student needs while maintaining high expectations and clear learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - English Teaching
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Utah
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Scope-and-Sequence Planning
- Online & Hybrid Instruction (Google Meet, Google Classroom)
- English Language Arts Instruction (Reading, Writing, Analysis)
- Speech, Debate & Performance-Based Assessment
- Mock Trial Coaching & Case Preparation
- Project-Based & Experiential Learning
- Instructional Alignment & Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement & Classroom Culture Building
Timeline
Teacher & Curriculum Lead
ThrivePoint High School
01.2025 - Current
Teacher & Coach
Summit Academy High School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Teacher & Coach
Paradigm High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Utah
Master of Arts - English Teaching
Western Governors University