Caring and enthusiastic English teaching professional with an ability to adapt and
differentiate lessons for students with various learning struggles, educational gaps, or
language acquisition difficulties.
Highlights
Texas certified in English/ Language Arts Grades 4-8 and Grades 8 - 12.
ESL Certified
15 years of experience
Able to communicate in Spanish on an intermediate level.
Skilled instructor of English as a Second Language.
Reading comprehension and fluency expertise
Experience as a member of LPAC and with necessary forms, accommodations, and state laws regarding ELL students.
Education
2002
Bachelor of Arts: English and CommunicationsUniversity of Michigan － Dearborn, MI
Secondary Education Certification Program
Major in English, Minor in Communications-Speech
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Experience
08/2012 to Current
English and ESL TeacherWestfield High School Spring ISD － Houston, TX
Classes taught include English I, English II, English III, English IV, AP
Language and Composition, English as a Second Language II, ESL
Reading, and Practical Writing
Extensive experience with ESL students, including sheltered classes
Sponsor for Speech and Debate team.
08/2006 to 06/2012
Sixth Grade Homeroom TeacherTrinity Lutheran Church and School － Klein, TX
Classes taught include Sixth Grade English, Seventh Grade English,
Reading, Computer, and Religion
Cheerleading Coach/Sponsor.
07/2004 to 06/2006
Fifth Grade Classroom TeacherFirst Lutheran School － San Fernando, CA
Teacher for a self-contained classroom at the fifth grade level. Supervised after-school care and tutoring.
Assisted with direction of Summer Camp program for ages 4-12.
09/2002 to 05/2003
8th Grade English and Reading TeacherLincoln Middle School － Warren, MI
Experience with team teaching and interdisciplinary units
Differentiated units for various ability levels
Skills
AP, Coach, English III, English II, English IV, English I, English, Reading, Speech, Composition, Second Language Acquisition
