Newcomer Science Teacher, Garland McMeans Junior High; Katy, TX- 2013-2014
Taught 6-8 grade science to newcomer ELL students from 15 different countries.
ELL Teacher, Edmond Santa Fe High School; Edmond, OK — 2011-2013
Developed and taught curriculum for multi-level and multi-grade (9-12) sheltered English
literature class for English language learners in preparation for state mandated tests; conducted
testing, placement, and monitoring of ELL students; advocated for ELL students, creating
modifications for students to use in all classes and acting as resource for other teachers; tutored
ELL students in history, math, and science; mentored graduate students in local university’s TESL
program; taught one year of response to intervention (RtI) reading for at-risk students; co-taught
one section of biology for English language learners and increased ELL pass rate of state biology
exam 48% in one year; wrote and won $500 grant to buy supplemental leveled readers for ELL
students; assistant girls tennis coach; Asian Society club co-sponsor.
ESL Teacher, U.S. Grant High School; Oklahoma City, OK — 2010-2011
Taught multilevel and multigrade (9-12) elective credit ESL classes for ELL students; wrote and won
multiple grants to support ESL department supplies and curricula; worked with others in ESL
department to develop curriculum and test, place, and monitor ELL students; co-taught one section
of sheltered biology for English language learners.
Master of Education in Bilingual Education/TESL (with honors). The University of Central
Oklahoma, Edmond, OK. (2011)
Bachelor of Arts in English Education. The University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK. (2009)
