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Paula d. katal

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english as a second language educator

Patient ~ Innovative ~ Compassionate

Dynamic and experienced ESL Teacher committed to education by cultivating a

passion for learning amongst students. Strong ability for integrating

multicultural awareness through teaching fundamentals of the English

language. Skilled at implementing creative, hands-on curriculum, as well as

incorporating civics concepts, CASAS Life Skill Competencies, along with

SCANS competencies for workplace skills. Accomplished in using a variety of

teaching strategies and methodologies which encourage all ESL students to

participate in classroom lessons. Excellent written and oral communicator,

who enjoys building a community of learners. Enjoys working cooperatively

with students, parents and faculty to meet the needs of the students and

promote the philosophy and goals of the school.

Areas of Expertise:

Vocabulary Building Grammar

Literature Circles Listening and Speaking

Cooperative Learning Reading and Writing

Civics Concepts CASAS Life Skills Competencies

EFF Content Standards

education and credentials

. University of California, Los Angeles, Extension Program

Los Angeles, California

. Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 1999

. Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 1997

. State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

. Commission of Teacher Credentials, 2006

. Credential- Parent Education, 2006

. California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, California

. Credential - Adult Clear Teaching in Speech and English Arts, 1988

. San Diego State University

San Diego, California

. Bachelor or Arts, Speech Communication, 19 76

professional experience

Fremont Community Adult School

2010 - Present

ESL Teacher (Level 5)

Los Angeles, California

. Teach core curriculum using the "Passages" textbook

. Curriculum covers: listening, speaking, reading, writing, critical

thinking, vocabulary, grammar, civics, math, CASAS Life Skills

Competencies, SCANS competencies and EFF content standards

. Monitored CASAS testing

. Collaborated with faculty members on joint class activities that

included Accreditation planning, holiday parties and lesson

planning.

Gardena-Carson Community Adult

School 2002 -

2011

ESL Teacher (Level 3)

Gardena, California

. Taught core curriculum using the "All Star" textbook

. Curriculum covers: listening, speaking, reading, writing, critical

thinking, vocabulary, grammar, civics, math, CASAS Life Skills

Competencies, SCANS competencies and EFF content standards

. Prepared students for standardized testing

. Collaborated with faculty members on joint class activities that

included holiday parties, music programs and guest speakers.

Ribet Academy

9/2006

- 6/2007

ESL Chair

Los Angeles, California

. Created listening lab and resource files for international students

and faculty

. Monitored student progress and advised school administrators on

student promotion into academic English classes

. Tutored middle school and high school students after school

. Held parent conferences with host families of international students

Downey Adult School

9/1999

- 8/2003

ESL Adult School Teacher

Los Angeles, California

. Taught three levels of English as a Second Language classes

. Tutored students on an individual basis

. Evaluated student's progress

. Accountable for student promotion

. Attended ESL workshops for professional growth and development

career achievements and highlights

. Students make yearly gains and benchmarks via thematic civics units

and CASAS testing.

. ESL Chair at Ribet Academy, took the initiative to setup resources

for international students and teachers. Created student portfolios

for grammar and reading comprehension. Used portfolios as an

assessment tool for student's promotion into academic English

classes.

. Provided professional development workshops for faculty.

. Presented Creative Teaching Strategies workshop to ESL instructors

at Carson Community Adult School.

. Enhanced student learning by inviting inspirational guest speakers

into the classroom from the public library, law enforcement

departments and local community artists.

. Enriched and extended literacy levels by coordinating student group

performances using music and Readers Theater.

. Provided supplemental in-class ESL materials which include,

multicultural reading materials, distance learning packets, ESL

videos and VESL lessons.

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