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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER, GRADES K-8
Summary

Teacher- talented, creative and passionate about making the learning experience a positive one for all students. Works to improve school climate so that all students can learn course material. Dedicated to helping students perform well.

Highlights
  • Valid and Current Teaching Certification in TN to teach Theatre K-12, ESL Pre-K-12, General Subjects K-6, and English Language Arts and Reading K-8
  • 12 years of Kindergarten to College Level teaching experience
  • Directed several plays for school (Robinson Middle) and directed and performed in community theatres (Kingsport Theatre Guild, Northeast State Community College, Johnson City Community Theatre)
  • Talented writing teacher and playwright
Accomplishments
  • Professional theatre internship (Barter Theatre in VA) experience involving directing, acting, playwriting and stage managing
  • Directed at Drama Camps (Camp Webb of Knoxville, Camp Robindel, New Hampshire)
  • Organized, coached and judged local Forensics Tournaments at the middle school and high school levels
  • Robinson Middle School Drama Team Coach from 2004-2012
  • Received the 2010 Arts Award from the Arts Council of Greater Kingsport for arts leadership for work at RNR
  • Taught English as a Foreign Language to college students in China
  • Directed and acted in dramatic plays and sketches for church performances
  • Wrote and produced an original play called Justice! for educational and community theatre use (performed by RNR Drama Team, March 2012)
Experience
Kingsport City Schools July 2011 to Current English as a Second Language Teacher, Grades K-8
Kingsport, TN
  • Create a working schedule with several complexities due to teaching at five schools throughout the school day
  • Design lesson plans that are tailored to each student's individual needs from low beginner to high intermediate
  • Self-manage a complicated schedule with several time constraints
  • Work diligently and effectively with little planning time possible during the school day
  • Communicate and cooperate with several teachers and administrators from different schools on a daily basis
  • Use knowledge of several grade level curricula and needs (kindergarten to eighth grade) to inform instruction
  • Work daily with students who require academic, social and cultural support/intervention
  • Creatively solve scheduling conflicts and specific learning needs with teachers and administrators in a professional, accommodating and equitable way
  • Prepare all students to perform well and show growth on all standardized tests, benchmark exams and daily assignments throughout the school year.
Kingsport City Schools July 2004 to May 2011 Language Arts Teacher, 8th Grade
Kingsport, TN
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
  • Originated and Directed the RNR Drama Team, participating in high school forensics tournaments and originating a middle school forensics tournament at RNR. Also directed an annual spring production.
  • Served as the Language Arts Department Chair for the 2009-2010 school year.
  • Mentored and coached a student teacher who is currently successfully teaching at the collegiate English level.
  • Successfully prepared students for the TCAP Writing Assessment, averaging well over a proficient score for seven straight years.
  • Actively involved students in authentic writing opportunities, including entry into local newspapers and placing in writing contests.
  • Used theatre in the classroom, such as Readers Theatre, Vocabulary Charades, improvisational exercises, etc.
  • At the request of Deborah Coram, trained several students to perform quality forensics pieces.
  • Submitted names and notes to Ms. Coram as a recruiting tool for the high school theatre program
Burke County Schools July 2002 to May 2004 Language Arts Teacher, 8th Grade
Morganton, NC
  • Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment.
  • Used literature logs to practice reading skills and strategies
  • Assistant coached Odyssey of the Mind team
  • Assistant coached volleyball team
Henan College of Education August 1998 to June 2000 Teacher, Listening and Speaking and Extensive Reading
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
  • Taught college freshmen Listening and Speaking Lab
  • Instructed primary school teachers in Extensive Reading
  • Created weekly lessons for English as a Foreign Language students
  • Provided office hours to accommodate students' conversational English needs
  • Team taught weekly Culture lectures for large groups of students
  • Lived and worked cross-culturally for two school years
  • Traveled extensively throughout China and other parts of Asia
Barter Theatre March 1997 to December 1997 Directing Intern
Abingdon, VA
  • Wrote and Directed an original one act play called Outer Mongolia and performed on the Barter main stage
  • Acted in Barter Players children's theatre summer repertoire group
  • Stage Managed an original production of Edgar Allan Poe stories at the Barter Playhouse
  • Read and rated various plays submitted to Barter for playwriting contests and possible future productions
  • Performed roles as Assistant to the Director for Richard Rose's production of Hamlet
  • Assistant Stage Managed various productions throughout the 1997 season
  • Lived and worked with professional and amateur theatrical practitioners at the Barter Inn.
  • Modeled for mother of a baby in a photo shoot used in a multi-media main stage production
Education
Board of Regents Online Program 2010 ESL Johnson City, TN, USA
  • Took necessary classes to earn an add-on endorsement to teach English as a Second Language
  • Received A's in all three classes.
  • Earned financial assistance with Board of Regents classes from Kingsport City Schools' Diffentiated Pay Plan
East Tennessee State University 2000 Master of Arts: Teaching Johnson City, TN, USA
  • 3.94 GPA
  • Tuition Scholarship with Read Across America
  • Graduate Assistanceship in Disability Services as Tutoring Coordinator and Writing Tutor
University of Tennessee 1996 Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Arts Johnson City, TN, USA
  • 3.75 GPA
  • Minor in Religious Studies
  • Member of Golden Key National Honors Society
  • President of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, 1994-95 school year
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Kingsport City Schools
  • Burke County Schools
  • Henan College of Education
  • Barter Theatre

School Attended

  • Board of Regents Online Program
  • East Tennessee State University
  • University of Tennessee

Job Titles Held:

  • English as a Second Language Teacher, Grades K-8
  • Language Arts Teacher, 8th Grade
  • Teacher, Listening and Speaking and Extensive Reading
  • Directing Intern

Degrees

  • ESL
    Master of Arts : Teaching
    Bachelor of Arts : Theatre Arts

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