Hi, I’m
Victory Pope
CLOVIS,CA
Summary
I teach with my heart, but I have the content knowledge to back it up. I am often given the students that most others have given up on, and it is my joy to see the light come back on in each one's eyes, as they begin to remember their own worth and potential. I believe this position would give me the opportunity to engage more fully with each student, giving each student a better chance at success.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Clovis Unified School District, Buchanan HighCLOVIS, CA
English Teacher
08.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects and local community colleges to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements. Became an expert at differentiated instruction through experience with RSP, 504, and EL students, sometimes all within the same class.
- Worked in several extracurriculars: National Honor Society Advisor; Class Advisor; Link Crew Coordinator; CSI Facilitator; Campus Life Club Advisor; Diverse Curriculum Committee Member; Unit Writer for Curriculum and Instruction.
- Endeavored to establish a relationship with each and every student, creating a warm and open learning environment where students trusted me to have their best interests at heart, both academically and emotionally.
- Worked to incorporate more diverse titles into the district-approved supplemental reading list in an effort to allow all diverse student groups to be able to see themselves in the stories.
- Worked in a small group setting with groups of students who were struggling with emotional hindrances; led the groups through a series of activities to gain tools to better process emotions.
Washington Union High SchoolFresno, CA
English Teacher
08.2003 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Taught 9th and 12th grade English; served as class advisor.
- Gained experience working with a very diverse student population, including RSP, 504, and EL students.
Education
National UniversityLa Jolla, CA
Master of Arts from Rhetoric And Composition
12-2021
California State University - FresnoFresno, CA
Single Subject Credential With B/CLAD Emphasis from English
05-2003
California State University - FresnoFresno, CA
Bachelor of Arts from English
08-2002
Skills
- Student Support
- Distance Learning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Online Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Support Group Trained
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- ESL/RSP/504
- Google Classroom
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Student Motivation
- SEL Trained
- Expert in literacy; extensive knowledge of Young Adult and Adult Fiction; I can get the most reluctant reader to read by matching the student with the correct book
Affiliations
- Proud member of the recovery community, giving me a strong background in working with students who have substance abuse in their homes.
- I love to kickbox, and have been training for about five years now.
- I would much prefer reading a book over watching television, giving me a breadth of knowledge about writing styles, literary devices, and content that will engage students who struggle to enjoy reading.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Barnes and Noble Favorite Teacher Award, 2015
- Served as Link Crew Coordinator: Organized school-wide orientation and monthly events to welcome the freshman class to Buchanan, 2008-2010
- Educator of Merit Award; 2015
Certification
- CLAD Certified
- Certified to teach Dual-Enrollment (students can earn high school and college credits simultaneously)
- Clovis Support and Intervention Trained and Certified
- SEL Trained
Timeline
English Teacher
Clovis Unified School District, Buchanan High
08.2005 - Current
English Teacher
Washington Union High School
08.2003 - 08.2005
National University
Master of Arts from Rhetoric And Composition
California State University - Fresno
Single Subject Credential With B/CLAD Emphasis from English
California State University - Fresno
Bachelor of Arts from English
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