Reba Hill, ESL Instructor/Curriculum Specialist

Reba Hill

ESL Instructor/Curriculum Specialist

International Christian Institute & Linguistics School

Location
United States
Education
Doctorate, Organizational Leadership
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

ESL Instructor/Curriculum Specialist at International Christian Institute & Linguistics School
  • United States - Texas - Houston
  • March 2014 to July 2017

Develop and implement detailed lesson plans focused on ESL for adult international students at various levels.
Communicate student progress with staff and other agencies as needed.
Coordinate with team members to determine proper placement and ensure student success.
Conduct/attend various workshops in the area of ESL and English language arts content along with other academic areas.
Coordinate/conduct meetings for various entities within the school; member of the assessment, curriculum, and student services committees.

Learning Specialist at KIPP Houston Public Schools
  • United States
  • June 2012 to June 2013

Provide academic and social skills instruction to autistic and other learning disabled students in grades 5-8 in a safe, nurturing, learner centered environment.
Coordinate with administrators, diagnosticians, physicians, nurses, mental health advocates, board certified behavior analysts, and parents to determine proper placement and ensure student success.
Communicate student progress with parents and/or other staff to ensure the academic and social growth of the students.
Facilitate the ARD process for all students at Voyage Academy for Girls.
Develop and implement IEP plans specifically tailored for student success in a college preparatory learning environment.
Tracks student progress via appropriate documentation and skill level suggestion based upon the SuccessMaker software program in addition to teacher feedback and student progress reports.

Special Education Teacher at Harris County Dept. of Education
  • Other
  • August 2007 to June 2012

Provide academic and social skills instruction to autistic students in grades 6-12 in a safe, nurturing, learner centered environment.
Develop and implement detailed lesson plans as well as individual educational plans for special needs students with varying physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
Participate in ABA and LIFE Skills Institute to improve performance and skills in teaching.
Coordinate and implement the Community Based Vocational Instruction program at the Academic and Behavior Center West location.
Communicate student progress with parents and/or other staff.
Coordinate with administrators, diagnosticians, physicians, nurses, mental health advocates, attorneys, and parents to determine proper placement and ensure student success.
Conduct various workshops in the area of autism, behavior management, and other special education areas.
Consult on teacher friendly software purchases for the district, as well as liaison with vendors to facilitate smooth operation of systems at the campus level.

Certified Tutor at Educate, Inc.
  • Other
  • August 2005 to May 2008

Provides online tutoring for grades 3-12, in a safe nurturing environment.
Participates in team meetings to improve performance and skills in the online teaching environment.
Tracks student progress via appropriate documentation and skill level suggestion.

Pharmacy Services Representative at DaVita, Inc.
  • Other
  • March 2006 to May 2007

Responsible for selling the benefits of the DaVita Rx Pharmacy service to
patients, teammates and physicians.
Help interested patients enroll with the DaVita Rx Pharmacy to supply their oral medications directly to the clinic.
Work with the Facility Administrator to select one to three key teammates in the facility that will support the ongoing pharmacy service.
Ensure that the facility teammates are comfortable with the enrollment
process and answer any questions or concerns they may have.
Increased territory sales and exceeding quotas by building promotional opportunities.
Utilized the most recent and comprehensive product knowledge to increase territory sales and exceed quotas.
Outstanding customer service with the ability to solve problems.

Education

Doctorate, Organizational Leadership
  • at Grand Canyon University
  • December 2015

3/2013-Present Grand Canyon University Online Campus • Completed graduate hours in the area of organizational leadership. 12/2008 – 11/2012 Walden University Online Campus Doctoral Candidate - Ph.D. in Educational Leadership • Completed graduate hours in the area of educational leadership.

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Phoenix
  • June 2007

2005-2007 University of Phoenix Online  Masters of Business Administration.

Diploma, Education
  • at University of St. Thomas
  • June 2000

1999 - 2000 University of St. Thomas Houston, TX • Completed 12 graduate hours in the area of special education.

Bachelor's degree, Exercise Science
  • at Old Dominion University
  • May 1994

1990 - 1994 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Exercise Science emphasis

Specialties & Skills

Special Education
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership
Teacher Training
Pharmaceutical Sales
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pharmaceutical sales
Special Education Teacher
Inventory Management Support Specialist
Exercise Physiologist
ESL Instructor

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
  • Inactive Member
  • May 2004

Training and Certifications

TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2016
Valid Until:
January 9999
Principal Certification (Training)
Training Institute:
HCDE
Date Attended:
September 2011
Pharmaceutical Sales Certification (Training)
Training Institute:
NAPSR
Date Attended:
February 2002

Hobbies

  • Reading/Research
    Currently in pursuit of a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership; published a mini dissertation project with Walden University on educational issues