ELAR Teacher, Lead Teacher
Pine Tree ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to students, utilizing curriculum designated
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures
- Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students
- Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / TEKS; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other record keeping activities as necessary
- Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas
- Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
- Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
- Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices
- Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
