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| Jim Fabris is a writer and writing coach in Austin, Texas. He has a Master's of Arts in Teaching and eleven years of experience teaching high school, five of them teaching AP English at Austin ISD's prestigious Liberal Arts and Science Academy. He currently works freelance for Pearson Educational Measurement, the developers of the TAKS tests and the upcoming End of Course Tests, and for Educational Testing Service, the developers of the AP and SAT tests. He is also is working on a novel. |
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| EDUCATION Texas State University, San Marcos Central Texas Writing Project, June 2006 University of Texas at Austin Master Teacher Summer Institute, AP English Language and Composition, June 2002 Columbia College Chicago, M.A.T., Secondary English, 1998 M.A. Thesis: "Reading and Writing Our Lives: Multicultural Autobiography in the Urban Classroom" Northern Illinois University, B.A., 1989 Major: English; Minor: History AFS foreign exchange student to Istanbul, Turkey, senior year abroad, 1981-82 TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS: Standard, Classroom Teacher, Secondary English (Grades 6-12), Social Studies (Grades 8-12) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2006-present Freelance writer and researcher, Austin, Texas * Research and submit reading selections, write test items for the high school English Language Arts TAKS tests, and write item explanations for online study guides for Pearson Educational Measurement * Write reading comprehension books to prepare middle school and high school students for the TAKS and other standardized tests for Applied Practice, Ltd. 2005-present Writing coach and tutor, Austin, Texas * Advise private clients on writing essays for scholarships, college and graduate school admissions * Provide editing and consulting services for professionals preparing their writing for publication * Tutor students to improve writing and prepare for standardized test, including SAT and TAKS 2001-2006 English Teacher, Austin Independent School District, Austin, Texas * Taught English Magnet II, Liberal Arts and Science Academy, LBJ High School * Wrote Magnet Planning Guide for English Magnet II * Designed a media arts project in which students reacted to literature by producing videos, computer games, and PowerPoint presentations * Analyzed TAKS scores and essay prompts and implemented a plan to improve student performance on the TAKS for ELA * Advised students on academic issues and college admissions in weekly Smaller Learning Community meetings * Taught A.P. English Literature and Composition, Liberal Arts Academy, Johnston High School * Taught Honors English IV and English III 2000-2001 English I Teacher, Hamilton High School, Memphis, Tennessee * Planned and executed interdisciplinary units and programs with of teachers in the Ninth Grade Academy * Advised students Smaller Learning Community 1996-2000 English/Social Studies Teacher, Advisor, Prologue Alternative High School, Chicago * Wrote Illinois State Board of Education accredited English curriculum * Developed and taught Multicultural Literature, World Literature courses using innovative student-centered teaching methods * Taught U.S. Government, U.S. History and Contemporary Social Issues social studies courses * Built and organized the school lending library with over 2,600 books and video tapes * Counseled at-risk youth * Administered federally funded program to provide counseling for at-risk youth |
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| "Mr. Fabris is an excellent teacher." --Nick, Liberal Arts and Science Academy student |
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