Patricia Soares
Suwanee
Summary
Experienced ESOL teacher with over 16 years of dedicated service, adept at designing and implementing tailored instruction to support language acquisition and academic success for non-native English speakers across diverse educational settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Johns Creek High School
08.2016 - Current
- Develop and implement dynamic lesson plans tailored to the needs of non-native English speakers, aligning with state standards and curriculum objectives
- Utilize data-driven instruction to assess student progress, adapt teaching methods, and provide constructive feedback to students and parents
- Cultivate a respectful and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and collaboration.
Reading Teacher
Taylor Road Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Designed and executed comprehensive lesson plans to achieve state reading curriculum objectives, fostering literacy development among students
- Conducted thorough analysis of student achievement data to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions
- Employed varied instructional methods and learning activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
ESOL Teacher
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
11.2007 - 08.2014
- Delivered high-quality instruction in language arts and reading to ESOL students, supporting English language acquisition and academic success across multiple subjects
- Implemented and maintained ESOL procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring equitable access to education for all students
- Provided ongoing professional development to staff on second language acquisition strategies and effective practices for teaching English language learners.
ESOL Instructor
Interactive College of Technology
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Instructed adult learners of English at various proficiency levels, fostering language skills development through interactive and culturally relevant teaching methods
- Facilitated listening, reading, writing, speaking, and grammar instruction through a combination of lecture, laboratory activities, and group discussions
- Supported students' acculturation processes while promoting linguistic and cultural fluency in an immersive learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching in Reading, Language, Literacy Education (ESOL) -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PACertificate in Meeting Planning -
Kennesaw State University
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Curriculum Development
- Vocabulary building
Certification
- ESOL (P-12)
- Reading Specialist (P-12)
- Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
- English (6-12)
- History (6-12)
Additional
Teacher Sponsor:
- Gardening Club 2023- present
- Latin American Cultural Interaction Club 2021-present
- Johns Creek High School Fencing Club 2019-2021
- Rotary Interact Club 2017-2018
- School Site Director, Junior Achievement Means Success (JAMS) 2013-2014
Affiliations
- GATESOL
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Johns Creek High School
08.2016 - Current
Reading Teacher
Taylor Road Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2016
ESOL Teacher
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
11.2007 - 08.2014
ESOL Instructor
Interactive College of Technology
02.2007 - 12.2007
Master of Arts in Teaching in Reading, Language, Literacy Education (ESOL) -
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -
The Pennsylvania State University
Certificate in Meeting Planning -
Kennesaw State University
- ESOL (P-12)
- Reading Specialist (P-12)
- Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
- English (6-12)
- History (6-12)
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