Traci England
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Accomplished ESL and English Teacher with a proven track record at Granite School District, enhancing student literacy and reading comprehension through innovative curriculum development and personalized learning plans. Excelled in fostering cultural awareness and utilizing peer-assisted learning, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance. Skilled in needs assessment and progress evaluations, adept at creating inclusive learning environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English, ESL, Reading Teacher, HS Gr 9, 10, 12
Granite School District, Cyprus HS
08.2016 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
English, ESL Teacher, Junior HS, Gr 7, 8, 9
Granite School District, Brockbank JHS
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
General Ed, ESL Teacher, Elementary, Gr 1, 2, 3, 5
Granite School District, Pioneer Elementary
10.1998 - 08.2006
- Earned Elementary and Secondary ESL endorsement from University of Utah.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
English Teacher, Secondary, Grade 7
Murray School District, Riverview JHS
12.1996 - 10.1998
- Was an intern, teaching while completing licensure requirements.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Teaching And Elementary
Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT05-1997
Endorsements: ESL, Secondary Literacy Specialist - Endorsements: ESL, Secondary Literacy Specialist
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT04-2024
Endorsement: Secondary Reading Specialist - Endorsement: Secondary Reading Specialist
Utah Valley University
Provo, UT04-2024
No Degree - English
Weber State University
Ogden, UTSkills
- Vocabulary expansion
- Student supervision
- Literacy strategies
- Student remediation
- Academic instruction
- Needs assessment
- Reading instruction
- Progress evaluations
- Reading program development
- Student progress reporting
- Reading comprehension
Certification
- Endorsement: Secondary Literacy Specialist
- Endorsement: ESL
Timeline
English, ESL, Reading Teacher, HS Gr 9, 10, 12
Granite School District, Cyprus HS
08.2016 - Current
English, ESL Teacher, Junior HS, Gr 7, 8, 9
Granite School District, Brockbank JHS
08.2006 - 08.2016
General Ed, ESL Teacher, Elementary, Gr 1, 2, 3, 5
Granite School District, Pioneer Elementary
10.1998 - 08.2006
English Teacher, Secondary, Grade 7
Murray School District, Riverview JHS
12.1996 - 10.1998
- Endorsement: Secondary Literacy Specialist
- Endorsement: ESL
Bachelor of Arts - English Teaching And Elementary
Westminster University
Endorsements: ESL, Secondary Literacy Specialist - Endorsements: ESL, Secondary Literacy Specialist
University of Utah
Endorsement: Secondary Reading Specialist - Endorsement: Secondary Reading Specialist
Utah Valley University
No Degree - English
Weber State University
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