Bridgitte Watson, English Teacher/Head of Department

Bridgitte Watson

English Teacher/Head of Department

Los Angeles Unified School District

Location
United States
Education
Higher diploma, Teacher Education
Experience
16 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 2 Months

English Teacher/Head of Department at Los Angeles Unified School District
  • United States - California - Los Angeles
  • October 2016 to June 2018

ESL/ELA Teacher
English Department Chanir/Head of Department
Standard English Learner (SEL) Data Coordinator
Common Core Curriculum
Train, supervise, support teachers
Teach English and TESOL
Conduct demo lessons and professional development sessions
Create, implement, assess exams.
Create, implement, assess unit lesson with Common Core Learning Standards
Conduct a variety of data analysis, followed by academic recommendations
Provide additional support to English Learners and Standard English Learners

Temporary Scorer at Pearson Education
  • United States - Texas - Houston
  • April 2015 to July 2015

Evaluate, analyze, score numerous writing assessments from educational institutions throughout the United States.
Participate in multiple trainings aligned to each scoring project.
Required to utilize strong analytical skills.
Scoring based on rubrics relevant to each scoring project and grade level ( 3rd grade to 12th grade)

English Language Instructor at Al Taif English Language Center
  • Saudi Arabia - Altaif
  • October 2011 to January 2015

Teach English for Special Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes ( EAP)
Provide ESL instruction to first and second-year university students
Teach Intensive English course to Master's students
Create, technology-based English lessons for English Learners
Design, Proctor, assess, analyze exams
Proof/Critique chosen curriculum
Conduct professional developments
Provide teacher support to new/struggling teachers
Supervise all quality assurance tasks

Licensed English Instructor at Sweihan Girls School- Abud Dhabi Education Council
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • September 2010 to June 2011

Develop and implement English curriculum for grade 6 and 12 girls.
Create and administer assessments.
Conduct data analysis.
Unit and daily lesson planning with expected outcomes and differentiated assessments
Culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy implementation at all times.
Create and provide English learning resources to all students. (Grammar and Writing Handbook)
Utilize various technological resources to enhance lessons and learning.

English Teacher/Head of Department at Los Angeles Unified School District
  • United States - California - Los Angeles
  • August 2000 to June 2010

Common Core Curriculum
Lead AEMP Facilitator ( Head of Department)
Conduct demo lessons and professional development sessions for school communities
Train, supervise, and support teachers
Teach English and ESL/TESOL
Provide administrative support to principal through various committees
Teach additional courses: Social Studies, Science, Math, Drama, and Speech
Maintain financial budgets
Collaborate with Superintendent and off-campus colleagues
Incorporate various forms of technology into daily lessons (train colleagues)
Establish strong relationships with parents and other community members
Provide extracurricular activities

Education

Higher diploma, Teacher Education
  • at California State University-Dominguez Hills
  • June 2009

Approximately 450 hours of Teacher Education Training with an emphasis on Single Subject - English. Full on-campus courses with student teaching component conducted in my actual public school classroom. * See Transcripts*

Master's degree, Education- Teaching and Curriculum
  • at California State University
  • December 2006

Full-time on-campus courses Emphasis on school-wide curriculum planning, implementation, assessment, analysis, and training/supervising all stakeholders

Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Administration/ Public Administration
  • at California State University-Dominguez Hills
  • May 2000

Public Administration Minor focusses on organizational administration and organizational skills Political Science focussed on critical and analytical skills Graduated with honors- Cum Laude

Specialties & Skills

Student Engagement
Lesson Planning
Data Analysis
Curriculum Development
Technological Innovation
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Blackboard
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Google Apps
Google Classroom
Common Core Curriculum Planning

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Native Speaker
Spanish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

TEFL/TESOL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2009

Hobbies

  • Book Club
    I have hosted book clubs for approximately 10 years.
  • Crocheting
    I have crocheted blankets and other items for many of my family members over the years. I have also led crocheting classes as extracurricular activities on school campuses.