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ENGLISH TEACHER
Professional Summary

Knowledgeable English Teacher with 24+ years of experience teaching students language and literature. Proficient in developing comprehensive grammar, writing and reading assignments for a diverse population of students. Motivated to help students develop a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. Expert in rhetoric, grammar, composition, and literature instruction. Proficient in creating standards-aligned lessons in conjunction with the district curriculum. Proficient in developing remote learning opportunities for students.

Work History
Company Name - English TeacherCity, State08/2012 - Current
  • Department Head 2018-Current
  • Dual Credit Instructor, ENG 101 & ENG 102 (Comp/Rhet) 2013-Current
  • Successfully engaged diverse student population while addressing their unique learning and social needs
  • Tutored students as preparation for SAT test in areas of language, composition, and reading comprehension
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology
  • Experienced with 1-1 classroom, GoGuardian, Ebsco, Noodle Tools, and Google Suite Apps for teachers
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for various assignments and homework
  • Consulted with teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
  • Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to offer equal access to education
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors
  • Prepared students for standardized testing
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
  • Cultivated relationships with parents
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
  • Developed reading lists for students, covering a wide variety of genres
  • Planned dynamic multi-genre composition lessons centered on the study and implementation of rhetorical situations
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increased GPAs and student engagement
  • Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintained professionalism while helping students feel safe
  • Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues
Company Name - English TeacherPart TimeCity, State08/2009 - 05/2012
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students
  • Successfully engaged diverse population of students in academic disciplines of literature, language, and composition
  • Introduced multi-genre/rhetorical situation-centered approach to teaching composition to department
  • Team taught 9, 10, & 12 grades
  • Successfully implemented technology in classroom
  • Incorporated successful classroom management techniques
  • Tutored students in preparation for PSAE, ACT, and SAT tests
  • Created and co-sponsored local chapter of LifeSavers suicide prevention/crisis intervention program
Company Name - English TeacherCity, State08/1995 - 06/2007
  • Designed and implemented Tech Prep writing course that focused on multi-genre approach to writing, engaged learning activities, and portfolio assessment
  • Successfully taught in both traditional and 8 block scheduling formats
  • Combined writing course with newspaper sponsorship to promote service-learning activities
  • Created and delivered multi-media presentation to colleagues and administrators on designing literacy instruction to improve test scores
  • Created and developed acclaimed theatre program; served as stage director/producer for seven years
  • Developed community-based booster program for theatre program; served as president
  • Employed both electronic and personal communication strategies to promote communication with parents
  • Incorporated IEP accommodations into lesson plans
Additional Information

LifeSavers Training Corporation

  • 2016-currentExecutive Director
  • 2013-currentLSTC certified trainer

Responsible for organizing, planning, preparing, and the implementation of several LifeSavers Training retreats for High School, Middle School and College students.

Affiliations
  • National Council of Teachers of English
  • Golden Key International Honour Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Awards

Gary R. Murphy Memorial Award for Writing

SIU-Edwardsville

May, 1994

Skills
  • Literature analysis
  • Writing coursework
  • Rhetoric
  • Remote teaching
  • Student progress reporting
  • Reading assignments
  • Grammar principles
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Exam proctoring
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Classroom management
  • Interpersonal communication
Education
06/2012
Wright State University
City, State
Master of Arts: EnglishComposition/Rhetoric
12/1994
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
City, State
Bachelor of Science: English
Certifications

Certification: Illinois Type 09 Certificate, 6-12 in English, World History, and U.S. History

  • NCLB Highly Qualified in English (9-12), English as a Second Language, and Journalism
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School Attended

  • Wright State University
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Job Titles Held:

  • English Teacher
  • English TeacherPart Time

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : EnglishComposition/Rhetoric
    Bachelor of Science : English

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