LORRAINE RAMIREZ

P.O. Box 405

Helotes, TX 78023
(210) 861-5323
lorraine.ramirez@outlook.com

OBJECTIVE
Seeking to attain a position teaching rhetoric and composition where my prior teaching skills and
knowledge base can be utilize to impact learners in the study of writing and communication.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
English Teacher, John Marshall High School, Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, TX, 08/2013 Present
Provide instruction for standard academic and ELL classes that meet the requirements of TEA
Coordinate with the 11th grade PLC team on lesson progress and success in the classroom
Adapt English material and methods to develop relevant lesson plans that guide and challenge
students
Provide individualized and small group instruction
Evaluates academic and social growth of students
Curriculum Writer, Curriculum and Instruction, United Independent School District
Laredo, TX, 05/2013 07/2013
Create course shell content
Align state TEKS standards to curriculum that will aid students enrolled in English 2
Design and develop curriculum content, training material, training modules, teaching aids,
activities & resources
Implement ELPS strategies and Kagan exercises
English Teacher, United South High School, United Independent School District
Laredo, TX, 10/2010 07/2013
Provide instruction for Pre-AP and AP classes that meets the requirements of College Board
Coordinate with the 9th grade team on lesson progress and success in the classroom
Communicate regularly with parents via letters, phone calls home, emails, and at
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Adapt English material and methods to develop relevant lesson plans that guide and challenge
students
Provide individualized and small group instruction
Implement interactive and relevant lessons that engage students and meets the needs of diverse
learning populations
Evaluates academic and social growth of students
L. Ramirez

(210) 861-5323

Freelance Writer, eHow.com, Demand Media Studios

05/2010 - 08/2011
Write information, how-to, and topic articles for eHow.com
Edit articles according to AP Style standards
Format articles according to publisher requirements
Communicate directly with copy editors
Writing Consultant, TAMIU Writing Center, Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX, 08/2007 10/2010

Teach mini lessons on all aspects of writing

Communicate with students
Engage students in lessons about the writing process
Give presentations on writing and style guides
Work one-on-one with contract students to meet their individual needs or with a contract group

Freelance Scopist, Ornelas Reporting Services

01/2006 - Present

Review transcript for missing words or mistakes

Edit for grammar and punctuation
Verify accuracy of legal and technical entries
Format transcript properly according to legal standards

Sales Support Specialist, Citibank

07/2003-08/2004
Provide financial service support to existing clients
Receive inbound calls handling customer concerns
Deepen customer relationship by offering additional personal banking products, loans, and
insurance
EDUCATION, HONORS, AND CREDENTIALS
Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX
Bachelor of Arts in English, December 2008
Minor: Art History
GPA: 3.67/4.0
Honors/Awards:
Graduated Cum Laude
Deans List, 2007- 2008
Honor Roll 2006-2007
Sigma Tau Delta National English Honors Society
Texas Educator Certificate
English Language Arts and Reading grades 8-12
L. Ramirez

(210) 861-5323