David Derokey

Dedicated ESL Educator Available

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Details

Years of Teaching Experience: 19

Teaching Subject(s): Biology, Career & Technical Education (CTE), Chemistry, English Language Arts, ESL / ELL, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Education (PE), Physics, Science (General), Social Studies, Special Education, STEM (Integrated)

Grade Levels You Teach: Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–12)

Skills

Standards Alignment: Expertise with Common Core, BC Curriculum, IGCSE, and World School frameworks
• Inclusive Pedagogy: Scaffolding and cooperative learning strategies for mixed-proficiency classrooms
• Technology Integration: Proficient in Microsoft Teams, ClassDojo, Quizizz, Kahoot, and digital learning platforms
• Community Engagement: Collaborative partnerships with parents, administrators, and educators to support ELLs
• Professional Development: Workshops on trauma-informed teaching, literacy interventions, and SEL for ELLs

About

I am a dedicated ESL educator with over 19 years of experience teaching English language learners in diverse international settings, including public schools, universities, and teacher training programs. Proven ability to design engaging, standards-aligned lessons, improve language proficiency through data-driven instruction, and foster inclusive classrooms. Expertise in K–12 ESL pedagogy, Career Life Education, IB World School, differentiated instruction, and multicultural collaboration.