English Language Learning Experience

PROFILE

Student-focused veteran educator committed to the motivation of the learner. Extensive experience working with international students from over twenty-one countries as well as Urban/At-Risk, Advanced Placement, and Gifted and Talented students. Encourages creativity, reflection, and self-reliance to build positive self-esteem and high self-concept. Promotes SEL and integrity-based character development. Actively seeks professional development opportunities. Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders to create the optimum learning experience for students. Creates print-rich classroom environment for maximum language acquisition. Mentors new teachers. Presents curriculum in innovative and enriching ways, using Inquiry-Based Learning to foster curiosity and discovery. Emphasizes creativity and critical thinking, and the relation of real-world events to the learning which takes place in the classroom. Strives for an intellectual and boundless learning environment with respect to history, diversity, and the limitless opportunities life has to offer. EDUCATION

Master of Education, Integrative Studies-Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts 2003 Master’s Coursework in School Counseling/Psychology (30 hours), Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 1988-1989

Bachelor of Arts, Major: English; Minor: Secondary Education-Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia 1988 CERTIFICATIONS

State of New York, English (7-12) Permanent-ID 098602633; State of Georgia, English (6-12) Clear Renewable Certificate ID 110100- State of Hawaii, English (6-12) Provisional Certificate ID 63570 Expires 11/2025 EXPERIENCE

Vanke Meisha Academy-Dameisha Beach, China July 2024-Present Provide Year 4/Senior ELA experience to students in preparation for overseas university study with a focus on vocabulary, literary analysis and composition; Public Speaking and Debate teacher to 9-12 grade students (beginner through advanced ELL); meet weekly with World Languages and Literature Department to plan and execute directives for the year with a focus on Data Driven Instruction; Junior Program Drama teacher (ages 6-8); meet with year 12 cohort to plan and execute interdisciplinary lessons; member of WASC committee for school improvement and accreditation; testing invigilator; Advisor-Han House BASIS International Schools-Park Lane Harbour-July 2023-June 2024 Provided ELA/Pre AP Honors English Language and Composition to ninth grade students with a focus on vocabulary, composition, and SPACESTone analysis; met weekly with grade-level partners to align instruction; held student office hours for extension and remediation; guided PBL/IBL to help students explore, design, create, and evaluate topics to foster critical thinking skills and understanding of the world around them; Sponsor-Black History Month; Art Therapy Club CANDACE YVONNE WATKINS

************@*****.***

iTutor-Virtual-January 2022-October 2022 Provided Online English Language Arts instruction to individual students and class groups; utilized Google Classroom and Clever to teach, meet, grade, and communicate with parents and other stakeholders on a weekly basis; used differentiated instruction to address needs of all students; used collected data to diagnose and assess instructional needs and inform pedagogy; worked with special education and ESL coordinators to guide instruction for special needs students and ELLs (Covid-remote instruction from Barbados, West Indies) Airbnb Host-Barbados, West Indies-August 2021-June 2023 Provided accommodations for tourists, including food and beverage service, tour guide services, safety and protection protocols (during and post-COVID 19) Maarif Schools-Bloomfield, New Jersey October 2020-August 2021 Provided rigorous English Language Arts instruction to Muslim middle school students; utilized Microsoft Teams and School Pro to teach, meet, grade, and communicate with parents and other stakeholders on a weekly basis; used differentiated instruction to address needs of all students; used collected data to diagnose and assess instructional needs and inform pedagogy; worked with special education coordinator to guide instruction for special needs students; Sponsor-Travel Club (remote instruction/co-teaching from Barbados, West Indies during Covid-19)

Huamei International School/Griggs International Academy-Guangzhou, China-October 2018-August 2020 Provided English Language Arts and Reading instruction for middle school boarding students from China, Korea, Lebanon, Cameroon, Ukraine, Turkey and America; used small group/whole group/individualized instruction strategies; worked with ESL coordinators to assess student capabilities and create multidisciplinary/CLIL plans for EAL students; used the core principles of the organization (Dignity, Honor, Respect, Integrity-DHRI) to inform instruction and provide team building activities and positive rewards for students; met weekly with the Chinese faculty and other international teachers to collaborate and plan; maintained contact with parents and guardians through a weekly newsletter; Mentor teacher; Sponsor: Advisor-House of Integrity; Music Club; Art Club (remote instruction/co-teaching from Barbados, West Indies during Covid-19 February 2020-June 2020) VIPKID Online-Beijing, China (Remote)-August 2017-December 2018 Taught prescribed lessons to Chinese elementary age children using the company platform. Provided feedback to students and parents at close of class. Guided students through scaffolding lessons using TPR (Total Physical Response) and props to teach foundations of English, grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. Worked collaboratively with other teachers/tutors from around the world (remote instruction from Grenada, West Indies) Dallas Independent School District-Dallas, Texas-October 2016-June 2017 ELAR (9); Scholastic READ180 (9-12); provided English Language Arts and Reading instruction for secondary students from America, Iraq, Syria, and Mexico; worked with SPED and LEP/ESL coordinators to assess students and create IEP’s and LP’s for mainstreamed English Language Acquisition students; worked with counselors to identify students’ academic and non-academic needs; administered state EOC testing; met weekly with ELAR PLC (Professional Learning Community); maintained weekly contact with parents and guardians through the Parent Portal; Mentor teacher; Sponsor: Multicultural Film Club; Book Club Caregiver-June 2009-July 2016-Caregiver to my elderly/infirm parents Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia-2003-2009; Therrell High School (2003-2007) English Language Arts, American Literature, British Literature, 9th Grade Literature, Forensics/Debate (9,11,12); Douglass High School

(2007-2008) English Language Arts, 9th Grade Literature (9); Maynard H. Jackson High School (2008-2009) English Language Arts, 9th Grade Literature, Writer’ s Workshop/Scholastic READ180 (9); Mentor teacher; Sponsor: Debate Team (Therrell); Drama Club (Therrell and Douglass) (Productions: Black History Month) Hempstead Public Schools, Hempstead, New York-1998-2003; Hempstead High School (1998-2003) English Language Arts, African American Literature, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Drama (9-12); Mentor teacher; Sponsor: ‘Good Morning News’ and announcements; Chess Club, Drama Club (Productions: Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Multicultural Day Extravaganza! of Art and Culture) Sparkle Academy Preschool/Early Learning Center (Owner), Atlanta Georgia-1996-1997; Reading and Math Readiness, Science, Art, Nutrition, Computer Literacy, Beginning Spanish and French Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia-1989-1996; North Avenue/All Saints Academy (EXODUS/CITIES IN SCHOOLS) Alternative School (1989-1992) Remedial Reading/English Language Arts (9-12); Crawford W. Long Middle School (1992- 1996) English Language Arts (6,8) Sponsor: "WSTP" (Strong Tiger Pride) Morning Radio Program AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1996 Atlanta Hawks “Stay in School” Essay Contest-Sponsoring teacher for top prize winner; 2001 ING “Unsung Heroes” Educator Award/Grant Recipient for “The Sister Hood” (a service-learning organization for young women)

$2,500 (https://www.voya.com/unsung-hero/candace-watkins); 2005 Fund for Teachers Fellowship Award (Filmmaking and Its Use as a Learning Tool in the Classroom-) $5,000

(https://fft.fundforteachers.org/applications/fellow_search?keyword=Candace&subject_area=0&application _year=2005&school_state=GA&grade_level=); 2009 Special Distinction-Maynard Jackson High School, Schoolwide Highest EOCT (End of Course Test) Passing Rate; 2019 Huamei/GIA Most Caring, Most Creative, and Most Humorous Teacher

PUBLICATIONS

SSDS-SEQUENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERIES/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT LEVELS PRE K-13 (1981-2017) IGS-A.C.U.R.E.

(Instructional Guidance Systems Associated Centers for Urban and Rural Education-Family Company founded by James A. Watkins)

RECORDINGS

SEQUENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERIES/ELA/VD “A-Z BEAR" DVD GLOSSARY (VOICE)

(2003) IGS-A.C.U.R.E.

MEMBERSHIPS/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English); ILA (International Literacy Association) INTERESTS

Reading, Writing, Poetry, Chess, Cultural Exchange, Music, Film, Fine and Performing Arts, Travel LANGUAGES

English, Central and South American Spanish (Intermediate) REFERENCES

Mr. John Quirk-BASIS Mrs. Pamela D’Amato-MAARIF Dr. Donghong Ou-HUAMEI ***********@*****.*** ******.********@*****.*** ********.**@*****.***

Contact this candidate