William Gatlin
Webster,TX
Summary
Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curricula. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and educational technology.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Deer Park High School
- Taught English I-III, designed data-driven curricula on all teams
- Integrated technology: iPads, Canvas LMS, Skyward, ClassLink, Canva, Notability
- Used Canva extensively to create graphics for general and special education students to make texts more approachable
- Gave live presentations remotely during Covid-19 lockdowns using screen sharing, live annotations, and chat moderation
- Developed multimedia presentations with voiceover for asynchronous viewing during and after Covid-19 lockdowns
- Edited videos and audio through iMovie
- Delivered detailed reports to technology on program usability with the general and special education audiences
- Developed and delivered individualized education plans with Special Education dept.
- Assisted students in passing STAAR English EOC exams that had previously failed
- Tech lead for Canvas, Skyward, and ClassLink for English 2 team
High School English Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
08.2025 - Current
- Worked with behaviorally and academically challenged youth to reduce rate of recidivism.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Teacher Certification Program - English Language And Literature
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TX05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake
Houston01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in digital resource development
- Virtual instruction
- Tailored support services
- Curriculum development for writing
- Strong interpretive skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Experienced in technology applications
- Engaging presentation skills
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved over 75% passing rate of STAAR English 2 testing three years in a row, with many of those students being designated as at risk.
- Led many students to approaches grade level and meets grade level that had never passed a state assessment before.
- Led multiple deaf and hard of hearing students to pass the STAAR English 1 and 2 assessments.
Certification
Texas ELA 7-12 Certification (2017)
Languages
English
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Harris County Deparment Of Education
08.2025 - Current
High School English Teacher
Deer Park High School
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Western Governors University
Teacher Certification Program - English Language And Literature
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake
Personal Information
Work History
01-2017
AVID 2024 Beacon of Light Award
- Worked in English 1 and 2 PLC teams to design curriculum and assessments weekly.
- Piloted Canvas Mastery Paths in the English 2 team to effectively track student data and plan intervention.
AVID Beacon of Light Award
Chosen by a group of former students to receive this award because of the impact that my instruction had on their prospects for attending college. Students were instructed to nominate the educator that had the greatest impact on their desire to attend a four year university.
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