Technical Writer Language Arts
Resume:
Austin Pennington *****************@*****.***
Classroom Coordinator, Technical Writer
San Antonio, Texas 78260
Professional educator specializing in Language Arts and ESL with over six years experience across multiple continents. Passionate about providing students with the best learning experience that current technology and teaching techniques have to offer, developing new lessons based on the latest technologies, and utilizing technical knowledge both within and outside the classroom. An avid writer with several years experience in technical and creative writing.. Skills
-Leader - Technical Writing - Classroom Strategy - Google Suites
-Teaching - Lesson Planning - Problem Solving - Google Classroom
-Training - Resource Development - Microsoft Office - TED-ed Work History
4th/5thGrade Newcomer’s Teacher
Thornton Elementary School, San Antonio, TX (Aug’23 – Dec’ 24)
● Taught immigrant children English, school rules, American culture and values.
● Devised Lesson plans in accordance with TEKS and state standards.
● Worked with community leaders to plan events for our kids outside of the classroom.
● Visited families to insure they had all resources necessary for continued learning outside the classroom.
● Provided a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students could thrive in a learning environment.
Freelance Technical Writer
Various Moroccan Companies (SOMED, Snack Jamal, SQLI Rabat) (Aug’19- Jul’24)
● Wrote and helped develop the English portion of websites for various companies.
● Helped write and publish employee packets for HR departments.
● Co-wrote instruction manuals.
● Edited English translations.
● Contributed to several English advertising projects. ESL Teacher
American Language Center, Tangier, Morocco (Apr’18 – Jun’23)
● Taught adults and children English as a second language.
● Created unique lesson plans tailored to the cultural and educational backgrounds of the students. Attended yearly conferences with expert speakers in the field of education for professional development.
● Observed other teachers’ classes to give feedback on their performance.
● Trained new teachers in the classroom that were working on acquiring the CELTA certification.
● Lead a team that created standardized classroom materials and lesson plans for online classes.
Texas State University SLAC Lab Student Aid
Essay and Research Paper Advisor, San Marcos, Texas (Mar’16 – Febr’18)
● Taught undergraduate students how to best organize and compose an argumentative essay.
● Taught undergraduate students the rules of writing a research paper in various different formats.
● Helped students find and identify quality scholarly resources.
● Showed students how to utilize the library’s book selection and various online databases.
● Assisted library staff in organizing workshops that taught how to get the most value out of library resources.
Freelance Language Arts Tutor
Austin, Texas (Jun’15 – Dec’17)
● Tutored elementary and middle school students in the subjects of reading, writing, and language arts.
● Helped students achieve better grades in the classroom.
● Created fun, engaging activities to heighten students’ interest in reading and writing. Personal Qualifications and Information
Education & Certifications BA English
-Texas Teacher’s Certification (ELA 7-12,
Elementary Gen. Ed., ESL, Special Ed.)
-B.A. in English, Religious Studies, Texas
State University
-CELTA Certification
-BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
-First Aid Certification
-License to Carry
Languages
-English(fluent)- Arabic(intermediate)-Spanish (beginner) Hobbies
Writing, Gardening, Mountain Climbing, Carpentry, Leatherworking, Marksmanship References
Maryam Lotfi, Former Teacher’s Aid at Thornton Elementary
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Mark Holbrook, Director of American Language Center, Tangier
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Abram Dick, Youth Pastor at Bandera Bible Church
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Mohammed Larabi, Caretaker of the Souq Brra Mosque and fellow animal care volunteer, +212-***-****** (Whatsapp Only)
Colten Matthews, Tutee at the Texas State University Writing Lab (SLAC), PhD. Student +1-496-***-****
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Will Zemp, Adult Teaching Coordinator at American Language Center Tangier
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