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Alice Johnson Jr. High School

15500 Proctor Street
Channelview, Texas 77530
Office: 281-452-8030 ext.2244
Fax: 281-452-1022
rita.farrow@channelview.isd.esc4.net

17429 Red Oak Drive

Houston, Texas 77090
(832) 832-6889
dejrot@yahoo.com

I would like to be considered for a position in school administration

Education/Certification
Principal Certification
Teacher Certificate
PhD. Education
MLA
Masters Classical
Languages
BA

M.ED

in progress
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
4-8 ELA and /ESL Texas
(2005)
Education Leadership K12
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
in progress
Masters of Liberal Arts
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
(2005)
Masters in French w/Minor in Comparative (1988)
Literature.
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Arts, French
(1986)
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Experience
ELA/ ESL Teacher

2005-2010; 2011-current

Alice Johnson Jr. High and Anthony Aguirre Jr. High (part-time)

Teach ELA/ESL to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on two campuses
Mentored and guided first year Spanish teacher (2007)
Trained Students in Preparation for TELPAS Computer Exam
Administrator of TELPAS Reading Testing
Serve as Certified Rater for TELPAS Writing Exam
Aligned and Upgraded LPAC
Implemented Campus-Wide STAAR Initiative
Mobilized students to participate in campus-wide STAAR Initiative
Collaborate with Principal on Campus Educational Improvement Committee
(CEIC)
Served as Judge for District Spelling Bee
Advocate for AVID Newsletter and Strategy Update

ESL Chairperson/Teacher

2010-2011

Bammel Middle School

Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ESL

Chaired and enhanced ESL Department

Spearheaded all LPAC meeting proceedings

Communicated with and secured parent partners for LPAC meetings
Trained new assistants to ESL department as LEP record keepers
Facilitated and Assessed evaluative testing for ESL students
Launched first Holocaust Project of campus, featuring LEP student work

Assessed, assembled and updated LEP files in preparation for TEA audit

 Assisted district Bilingual Chair in state-mandated Check-In procedures

Served as Certified Rater for TELPAS Writing Exam

Trained Students in Preparation for TELPAS Computerized Exam
Administered TELPAS Reading Testing

Science and Home Economics Teacher

1999-2000

Channelview Christian School

Taught 7th and 8th grade Science and 10 and 11th Home Economics
Launched first Home Economics class
Mentored students in need of guidance
Enhanced Science department with diversity of customized approach to teaching
Communicated with parents weekly to improve school/parent relationships
Additional Training/Professional Development
CPI Certified

2010

Capturing Kids Hearts, Round Rock, TX

2012

CHAMPS, Safe and Civil Schools, Spring Texas

2011