Elisabeth SANCHEZ
Clinton,UT
Summary
Dynamic English educator with a Master's in Secondary English Education and bilingual Spanish proficiency, dedicated to supporting diverse and multilingual learners. Experienced in creating inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms, integrating effective educational technology, and delivering rigorous AP instruction with targeted support for English language learners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concurrent Enrollment Adjunct English Professor
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
08.2025 - Current
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations for a college-level English section, providing individualized feedback to support academic growth.
- Mentored students in academic writing through 5 major writing projects, strengthening clarity, organization, and argumentative development.
- Conducted ongoing research on evidence-based pedagogical strategies to improve instructional effectiveness and student engagement.
- Initiated and facilitated regular structured discussions in a small college-level English class to promote critical thinking and analytical dialogue..
Head of English Department
Layton Christian Academy
Layton, UT
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans for 5 sections of British Literature and AP Language & Composition, serving 100+ students annually.
- Integrated 10+ digital learning tools and multimedia platforms to increase engagement and accessibility for diverse learners.
- Fostered an inclusive environment within an international school community representing 20+ countries and multilingual backgrounds.
- Mentored 5+ new teachers annually on instructional strategies, curriculum alignment, and classroom management as Head of the English Department.
- Provided weekly individualized writing feedback for 100+ students, supporting measurable improvement in analytical writing performance.
- Built a collaborative classroom culture that increased student participation and peer discussion through structured group-learning strategies.
ESL Tutor
North Layton Jr. High
Layton, UT
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Aided teacher in teaching and managing ELD classes
- Facilitated ESL instruction for a class of 15 students.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions for ESL students to enhance language proficiency.
- Designed comprehensive ESL lesson plans to enhance language acquisition.
- Translated documents for Spanish speaking parents
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to translate for Spanish speaking parents
- Oversaw administration of WIDA placement tests to assess student language proficiency.
Paraeducator Special Education
LaVenture Middle School
Mt. Vernon, WA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted special education students in daily school tasks, both academic and social
- Assisted with regular secretarial functions
- Tutored students in mathematics, science, social studies, and English
- Monitored student information and maintained accurate student records and kept students' confidentiality
- Maintained communication with staff, parents, teachers, administrators
Education
Master's Degree - Secondary English Education
Western Governors University
SLC, UT10.2025
Bachelor's Degree - English
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID07.2020
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Skagit Valley Community College
Mt. Vernon, WA06.2016
Skills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Classroom management
- Online teaching
- Faculty mentoring
- Editing and proofreading
- Literary analysis
Certification
- Utah Professional Educator's License
- Endorsement: Secondary English
- Exp. 06/2030
- CACTUS: 791764
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Concurrent Enrollment Adjunct English Professor
Weber State University
08.2025 - Current
Head of English Department
Layton Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
ESL Tutor
North Layton Jr. High
08.2022 - 05.2023
Paraeducator Special Education
LaVenture Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor's Degree - English
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Skagit Valley Community College
Master's Degree - Secondary English Education
Western Governors University