Bridgitte Watson, English Teacher/Head of Department

Bridgitte Watson

English Teacher/Head of Department

Los Angeles Unified School District

Lieu
Etats Unis
Éducation
Diplôme supérieur, Teacher Education
Expérience
16 years, 2 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :16 years, 2 Mois

English Teacher/Head of Department à Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Etats Unis - Californie - Los Angeles
  • octobre 2016 à juin 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 à Pearson Education
  • Etats Unis - Texas - Houston
  • avril 2015 à juillet 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 à Al Taif English Language Center
  • Arabie Saoudite - Taëf
  • octobre 2011 à janvier 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 à Sweihan Girls School- Abud Dhabi Education Council
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Al Ain
  • septembre 2010 à juin 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 à Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Etats Unis - Californie - Los Angeles
  • août 2000 à juin 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

Éducation

Diplôme supérieur, Teacher Education
  • à California State University-Dominguez Hills
  • juin 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, Education- Teaching and Curriculum
  • à California State University
  • décembre 2006

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

Baccalauréat, Political Science and Administration/ Public Administration
  • à California State University-Dominguez Hills
  • mai 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

Langues

Arabe
Débutant
Anglais
Langue Maternelle
Espagnol
Débutant

Formation et Diplômes

TEFL/TESOL (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
December 2009

Loisirs

  • 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.