Adult Basic Education Instructor Resume Example Saint Paul Public Schools

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Objectives

Highly experienced Adult Educator with 20+ years of teaching experience, a strong commitment to innovation and student-centered instruction
In-depth knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standards, curriculum development and alignment
Extensive knowledge of Evidence-based writing instruction and English grammar
Culturally sensitive and adept at managing classrooms for diverse populations

Licensure

Work History

Adult Basic Education Instructor, 09/1997 to Current
Saint Paul Public Schools – Hubbs Center

Collaborated and developed Minnesota Adult Diploma program at Hubbs Center.
Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with College Career and Readiness Standards.
Modified curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Developed a hybrid writing curriculum for English Language learners that incorporated distance learning.

English as Foreign Language Instructor, 09/1994 to 08/1996
Tokuyama English Language School – Tokuyama, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Educated adult students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials.
Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.

English/Language Arts Teacher, 09/1993 to 06/1994
Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools – Cambridge Area ALC

Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.

Education

Master of Arts: Literacy Education, Current
Hamline University - Saint Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts: English Education, 1992
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

Professional Accomplishments

Curriculum Implementation
Taught Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, to adult learners utilizing College and Career Readiness standards and Northstar Digital Literacy Standards.
Technology Integration
Currently participating in Plato Edmentum technology training courses for hybrid classroom instruction.
Team Lead for Adult Secondary Education Department, coordinating data and testing cycles, curriculum acquisition, and building wide decision-making with administrative team
Table Coach for MN statewide implementation of CCR standards in Adult Education.

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Degrees

Master of Arts : Literacy Education , Current
Bachelor of Arts : English Education , 1992