Ester R. Knight
Gates
Summary
Innovative Language Arts Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement strategies. Excel in communication, adaptability, and creativity, ensuring diverse learning needs are met with effective solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
Suffolk
08.2016 - Current
- -Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is professionally and positively inviting to students and parents alike.
- -Participate in Parent Teacher Association Meetings.
- -Coordinate, Conduct, and arrange Parent/Teacher conferences to discuss students’ progress and successes
- -Participate in workgroups with colleagues to develop and implement new ways to reach out to struggling students.
- -Implement different methods of learning to reach various students’ learning styles.
English Language Arts Teacher
Bertie County School District
Windsor
09.2014 - 01.2016
- -Teach Foundations of English and English I.
- -Use PowerSchool to accurately record student grades and attendance.
- -Participate in technology-based Professional Development.
- -Meet and Communicate with administration officials on a variety of issues from student progress to availability and use of technology to enhance the learning experience.
- -Participant in the Bertie County Technology Cohort.
English Language Arts Teacher
Capital School District
Dover
08.2011 - 01.2014
- -Use SMART Technology within the class for a variety of lessons.
- -Taught English Language Arts for grades 8-12.
- -Meet and Communicate with administration officials on a variety of issues from student progress to availability and use of technology to enhance the learning experience.
- -Develop weekly lesson plans that meet state standards and keep the students interested while retaining what they are learning.
- -Routinely acknowledges students’ achievements by awarding certificates to them.
School Webmaster
Hampton Harbour Academy
Hampton
09.2007 - 06.2008
- - Planned and developed the school website.
- - Assist students, faculty, and parents with technological problems.
- - Assist faculty with newly licensed technology.
- -Maintain an electronic spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel to compile students’ grades before placing them into Powerschool for report card processing.
Homebound Instructor
Hampton City Schools
Hampton
09.2006 - 06.2008
- - Give one on one instruction to middle and high school students.
- - Teach students who are not able to go to school.
- - Utilize differential learning techniques in order to reach these students.
Reading Teacher
Hampton Harbour Academy
Hampton
09.2005 - 06.2008
- - Teach students basic to pre-high school reading and language skills.
- - Help plan and develop School Evaluation Plan.
- - Incorporate the use of technology in order to reach the visual learner.
- -Develop individual relationships with students that are professional and welcoming.
Help Desk Support
ICT- Dell Helpdesk Support
Chesapeake
04.2005 - 09.2005
- - Troubleshoot networking and software problems.
- -Use and apply knowledge of hardware troubleshooting, networking
- -Resolve virus-related problems for Dell Supported Customers.
Walk-In Student Consultant
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESPONSE CENTER (ITRC)
Chapel Hill
09.2001 - 05.2004
- -Troubleshoot Networking and Software related problems.
- -Assist students and faculty with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Registration.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Learners
Ashford University
Iowa City, IA04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Gemini
- Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
- Canva
- Canvas
Certification
Virginia 2014, English All grades
Foreign Language
Working knowledge of both written and spoken French.
References
References Furnished Upon Request
Activities
Prom Committee Member 2023-Present, Anime Club Sponsor 2023-Present, EAS Representative 2017, Technology Cohort Participant 2013-2014
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Bertie County School District
09.2014 - 01.2016
English Language Arts Teacher
Capital School District
08.2011 - 01.2014
School Webmaster
Hampton Harbour Academy
09.2007 - 06.2008
Homebound Instructor
Hampton City Schools
09.2006 - 06.2008
Reading Teacher
Hampton Harbour Academy
09.2005 - 06.2008
Help Desk Support
ICT- Dell Helpdesk Support
04.2005 - 09.2005
Walk-In Student Consultant
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESPONSE CENTER (ITRC)
09.2001 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - English Language Learners
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill