Trisha Kauzlarich
Applicant for ESL Support Liaison
Thank you for getting to know me
I was born with a passion and drive for learning so naturally, I was driven to serve in the field of education. As a teacher, I was quickly noticed for my commitment to excellence and was chosen to lead our campus as an Achievement Specialist. It didn't take long for me to incorporate innovative ideas and strategies to facilitate learning for my students. I became a mentor for new teachers and an example in the district for creating engaging, student centered learning. I serve on the campuses and district as a part of their leadership teams and began to pursue a more active role in Curriculum and Instruction when I was encouraged to join the ESL team. I have always had a strong connection with students of special population groups and I realized that serving them was my calling. I currently serve as an LPAC Facilitator which is very similar to the ESL Support Liaison position.
I feel that this position is a perfect fit for me and it integrates the two aspects of education that I have been most passionate about- Curriculum Development and working with ESL.
What I have to offer for this position...
- I am very meticulous, detail oriented, and analytical (good for ensuring proper LPAC documentation)
- I have great initiative and enjoy the challenge of problem solving
- I have had access to many different versions of LPAC records from many districts (allows me to be able to discern what are examples of good/ not so good record keeping)
- Extensive work with at risk and LTEL populations
- Multi-cultural experiences (living overseas in South Korea and Hawaii) gave me the ability to build rapport easily with a variety of cultures.
- Some knowledge in Spanish and Korean (your two greatest ESL populations)
- Science/ STEM knowledge is a unique perspective that integrates many other subjects that traditionally struggle with ESL support (currently participate in the TRC/STEM program as a Science Teacher Mentor)
My Education Philosophy.........the video below sums it up
I make a difference through....
Providing the Right Support
Providing opportunities for Active learning
Meaningful Assessments
Learning that's Interesting
Learning that caters to different learning styles
Integrating Technology
ELLs should be taught using a wholistic approach to address all their needs...
How do I Inspire Teachers?
Passing it on
Trainings I have been to this year for ESL:
- LPAC Framework
- ELLs and Special Education Issues
- ELLs and RTI
- Metacognitive strategies for the ELL
- LPAC Decision Making for State Assessments
- Lost in Translation
- ELL Administrators Conference- Legal Update
- Instructional Strategies to teach Science to ESL/ELL students
- Enhancing Science Vocabulary for ESL Learners
- Word Walls to teach ELLs: Vocabulary and Writing
I hope to be a part of your team!
Email: tlykz2teach@hotmail.com
Phone: 972-821-6769
Twitter: @tlykz2teach