Motivated professional with 17+ years of teaching experience who is dedicated to the academic and personal growth of students. Excellent communication and collaboration skills as well as multiple teaching certification areas. Positive attitude and high expectations for self and others.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE English Instructor (English for Careers Grades 11 & 12)
South Branch Career and Technical Center
08.2018 - Current
Collaborate with Career and Technical Education Teachers to provide relevant English/Language Arts instruction within prescribed career clusters
Promote skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
Create, organize, and manage a file system to house career-related documents and certifications for each student
Plan and host a job fair for students consisting of local businesses and community organizations
Proctor in-person and online exams for NOCTI & SkillsUSA
Chair local scholarship committee
CA Teacher (English Grades 7 & 8)
Keyser Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Created lessons to engage a diverse population of learners
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs through the use of multiple styles of learning
Collaborated with other CA teachers to provide educational opportunities outside of the classroom environment
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with teachers, school administration, and parents
Language Arts Teacher Grades 7-12
Union Educational Complex
09.2007 - 06.2017
Designed lessons with student engagement in mind
Created and implemented standard-based maps at the county level
Instructed model classes for other Language Arts Teachers at the county and school level
Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment methods, contributing to their professional growth.
Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities (i.e. National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Middle School Track) providing guidance and encouragement for student participants.
English Instructor—English 98
Garrett College
09.2006 - 12.2006
Designed a course to remediate deficiencies in college writing skills
Utilized writing labs, research facilities, and tutoring programs to increase students’ written communication skills
Collaborated with English 101 instructors to align course curriculum
Developed office hours and communication practices to meet students’ needs
Education
Master of Arts - Multi Categorical Special Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08-2007
Skills
Writing instruction
Student support
English language instruction
Individualized instruction
Certification
English Grades 5 –Adult
Multi-Categorical Special Education (BD, LD, MI) Grades 5-Adult
Timeline
CTE English Instructor (English for Careers Grades 11 & 12)
South Branch Career and Technical Center
08.2018 - Current
CA Teacher (English Grades 7 & 8)
Keyser Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Language Arts Teacher Grades 7-12
Union Educational Complex
09.2007 - 06.2017
English Instructor—English 98
Garrett College
09.2006 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - Multi Categorical Special Education
Technology & Work Based Learning Teacher at Wayne County Career Technical CenterTechnology & Work Based Learning Teacher at Wayne County Career Technical Center