Teacher/ Football Coach
Houston, Texas Area- Yates High School
I currently teach resource english. I have also taught 9th grade Algebra. As a teacher I have to hold numerous titles and wear many hats. I am a teacher, counselor, coach, father figure, mentor, counselor, loan officer, security personnel, etc. Regardless of the title or the job description, the main focus is to educate and motivate youth to better themselves and to set a positive example. My job is to establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom I was responsible. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.