Sciolis Catherine

English Teacher at GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi
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(386) 825-5501
Location
United Arab Emirates, AE

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Credentials

  • Gifted Endorsement
    Florida Department of Education
    Jun, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • English Certification 5-12; English and Media Specialist
    Florida Department of Education
    Sep, 1996
    - Oct, 2024
  • National Board Certification English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adult
    National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
    Nov, 2003
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi
    • United Arab Emirates
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Teacher
      • Aug 2012 - Present

      Instruct English classes grades six through 12,including AP Language and Literature and APLiterature.• Utilize UBD, SBL, data, multiple assessmentstyles and Rubicon Atlas to inform and enhanceinstruction.• Foster positive student experiences as Chair ofStudent Recognition Committee and Sponsor ofSchool-Wide Service ClubHighlighted Achievements• Lead English Department in school-widetransition to Standards Based Learning• Served as Chairperson for CIS & NEASCAccreditation• Spearheaded and facilitated school-wide PLCprogram• Team member in Project Zero (Action Researchwith Harvard University and GEMS Schools)• GEMS Core Values Outstanding EducatorAward 2013-2014• Chaperoned school trips to Boreno, Kenya andGreece.

  • Miami Killian Senior High School
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Teacher
      • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

      • Facilitated six classes for grade 10 Highlighted AchievementsContributed to a significant increase in studentperformance on standardized testing. • Facilitated six classes for grade 10 Highlighted AchievementsContributed to a significant increase in studentperformance on standardized testing.

  • Miami Northwestern Senior High School
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Curriculum Leader/Writing Coach/Professional Development Leader/Teacher
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

      • Facilitated various professional developmentsessions for staff including lesson studies andprofessional learning communities.• Mentored novice and veteran teachers throughProject Rise, a federally funded grant programaimed at increasing academic rigor, teacherefficacy, and student achievement.Highlighted Achievements• Increased staff professional development by65%.• Instrumental in moving school from “F” to “B”according to the State of Florida Department ofEducation’s school grading system.• Successfully mentored 19 Teach for Americateachers during the 2010-2011 school year.

  • North Miami Senior High
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • English Curriculum Leader/English Teacher
      • Sep 1996 - Jul 2007

      • Developed daily lesson plans and testingmaterials; infused the use of technology toenhance instruction.• Served as an instructional leader by modelinghigh expectations for teachers and implementingresults focused programs.Highlighted Achievements• Instrumental in moving school from “F” to “C”according to the State of Florida Department ofEducation’s school grading system • Developed daily lesson plans and testingmaterials; infused the use of technology toenhance instruction.• Served as an instructional leader by modelinghigh expectations for teachers and implementingresults focused programs.Highlighted Achievements• Instrumental in moving school from “F” to “C”according to the State of Florida Department ofEducation’s school grading system

Education

  • Florida State University
    Bachelor's degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    1992 - 1996

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