Hardworking Educator with 15 years of distinguished teaching and coaching experience working with secondary students. Extensive knowledge of English Language Arts and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detail-oriented with dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers.
Skills
Instructional Materials Creation
Differentiated Instruction
Learning Modalities
Educational Strategies
Positive Learning Environment
Educational Leadership
Critical and Creative Thinking
Creative Instruction Style
Equity and Inclusivity
Employee Performance Reviews
Education
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NCExpected in 05/2019 ā āMaster of Arts:Fine Arts: Creative Nonfiction - GPA:
CLEMSON UNIVERSITYClemson, South CarolinaExpected in 05/2004 ā āBachelors of Arts:English Literature - GPA:
Certifications
Nationally Board Certified
Accomplishments
National Board uses my submissions as exemplars for aspiring candidates ā First Year Teacher of the Year ā 8th Grade Content Lead Teacher ā 11th Grade Content Lead Teacher ā Designed AP Language and Composition Teacher Pacing Guide for the district of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ā Voted teacher with the āMost Entertaining Classā by student body ā Serve as Mentor for new English Teachers ā Awarded āExcellence in Teachingā Award by the Senior Class ā Organizer of the Annual Oratorical Contest partnering with local chapter of the Optimist Club ā Awarded āBest Graphic Designā for Yearbook ā Served as Guest Lecturer on Miltonās Paradise Lost at Mander Portman Woodward in London, England preparing students for the entrance exam to Oxford University
Work History
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - Clinical Educator Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 08/2004 - Current
Served in project management and leadership roles, including but not limited to Yearbook Advisor, Graduation Project Coordinator, Professional Development Content Lead, DREAM Team director, Community Liaison for Optimist Club, Debate Coach, Department Chair, and Creative Writing Program Designer.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for diverse learners.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
Ymca Twin Cities - Small Business Owner Forest Lake, MN, 06/2007 - 05/2019
Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Worked in tandem with graphic designer to create unique brand identity.
Determined best courses of action for company based on regional market trends and demands.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using personalized follow-up and community connections.
Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with retail and brewery accounts.
BARNFIELD SOUTH ACADEMY - Teacher City, STATE, 08/2008 - 07/2009
Taught English Literature to Years 7-11
Mentored all American teachers in all disciplines
Planned and integrated lessons to meet national standards
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
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