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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Summary
Creative and innovative English Language Arts teacher passionate about making the high school experience a positive one for all students. Works to improve school climate so that all students can learn course materials, as well as the college and career skills needed to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Highly effective at building rapport with students.
Highlights
  • Valid and Current Teaching Certification in Pennsylvania
  • Literacy strategies
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Data-driven curriculum expertise

 
  • Experiential learning
  • SMART Board familiarity
  • Meets Pennsylvania's NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
  • Positive and encouraging

 
Accomplishments
  • Led 27 students to growth in Keystone test scores by 1.46% during the 2014-2015 school year. Our team improved scores by 8.8%.
  • Advisor for the Academic Center Yearbook -- 6 years
  • School Safety Committee -- 5 years
  • STAR Team -- 4 years
  • SIP Team Google PLC -- 2 years 
  • Developed and regularly refined innovative Senior curriculum based on knowledge gained in coursework/professional development
  • Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, March 2010
  • Kutztown University College of Education Clinical Experience Award, December 2009
  • ETS Recognition of Excellence Award for an Outstanding Score on Praxis II, June 2009
  • American Association of University Women Interrupted Studies Grant, April 2009, April 2008                             
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Experience
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute August 2010 to Current English Language Arts Teacher
Schnecksville, PA
  • Teach English Language Arts to seniors, juniors, and sophomores.
  • Serve as Yearbook advisor, STAR Committee, SIP Team (Google PLC), School Safety Committee, Keystone Team, Data Team. Interest in SAP team and Restorative Justice
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.  
  • Participated in regular training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment.
  • Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for Keystone state-wide standardized tests.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills.
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.
Upward Bound Program, Kutztown University July 2010 Teacher
Kutztown, PA
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Taught Creative Dramatics elective at enrichment program for college-bound high school students.
July 2010 Study Hall Teacher
  • Supervised and tutored students in evening study hall.
  • Supervised assistant teacher.
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.
Fleetwood Area High School March 2010 to June 2010 Substitute Teacher
Fleetwood, PA
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
  • Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Fleetwood Area High School October 2009 Teacher Candidate
Fleetwood, PA
  • Taught academic and accelerated ninth grade English, including the five-paragraph essay and hero cycle. Also taught poetry elective.
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
  • Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
  • Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Set and enforced clear deadlines for student work.
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate. ?
Kutztown Area Middle School October 2009 Teacher Candidate
Kutztown, PA
  • Taught a six-week Holocaust thematic unit using poetry, a play, a novel, creative writing and student journals in an eighth-grade Language Arts classroom.
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
  • Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment.
  • Set and enforced clear deadlines for student work.
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
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Upward Bound Program, Kutztown University June 2009 to July 2009 Teacher's Assistant
Kutztown, PA
  • Assisted teacher in a graduation project class for rising high school seniors.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.
Kutztown University June 2009 to July 2009 Collaborative Learning Initiative Student Tutor
Kutztown, PA
  • Tutored rising high school juniors in an evening Upward Bound study hall.
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.  
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.
Fleetwood Area High School April 2009 Professional Semester Student
Fleetwood, PA
  • Taught Romeo and Juliet in a ninth grade English classroom for academic and accelerated classes.
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
  • Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
 
Day-Timer September 2006 to June 2007 Direct Marketing Administrative Assistant
East Texas, PA
  • Tested pages for new online catalogs and promotions.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties.
  • Coordinated monthly marketing communications meetings.
  • Assisted in development of new catalog line list computer program with input and testing.
American Lung Association May 1992 to July 1993 Program Associate
Bethlehem, PA
  • Presented anti-smoking talks in area elementary school assemblies and taught the Heimlich maneuver in fifth- and sixth-grade classrooms.
  • Teamed with other Lung Association staff to present asthma education programs for children and their parents.
Education
Kutztown University December 2012 M.Ed: Secondary Education English Kutztown, PA GPA: GPA: 4.0 Secondary Education English GPA: 4.0
Kutztown University December 2009 Secondary Education English Kutztown, PA GPA: GPA: 4.0
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts: Journalism PA GPA: Cum Laude GPA: 3.26 HONORS: Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society Journalism Cum Laude GPA: 3.26 HONORS: Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society
Skills

Technology: Google Classroom, ZipGrade, Google Forms and Flubaroo, plus Microsoft Office

Literacy Skills: Guided Reading, Collins Writing, MAX Teaching, and many more best practices
School Service Interests: SAP Team, SIP Team, Yearbook, Newspaper, Drama, Class Advisorship
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
  • Upward Bound Program, Kutztown University
  • Fleetwood Area High School
  • Kutztown Area Middle School
  • Kutztown University
  • Day-Timer
  • American Lung Association

School Attended

  • Kutztown University
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Job Titles Held:

  • English Language Arts Teacher
  • Teacher
  • Study Hall Teacher
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Teacher Candidate
  • Teacher's Assistant
  • Collaborative Learning Initiative Student Tutor
  • Professional Semester Student
  • Direct Marketing Administrative Assistant
  • Program Associate

Degrees

  • M.Ed : Secondary Education English
    Secondary Education English
    Bachelor of Arts : Journalism

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