Allison Robbins
Portland
Summary
Creative educator with extensive experience in developing engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking and independent expression. Adept at adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
Highly proficient French and Spanish communicator who works successfully with Spanish and French speakers.
Talented writer with success in many types of business, academic, and creative writing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Long and Short Term Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools
Portland, OR
11.2015 - Current
- Created curriculum and planned engaging lessons that taught critical thinking and writing skills.
- Taught students to think independently and to express their ideas in the most concise, powerful manner in order to persuade their audience and attain their purpose.
- Taught Spanish and French speaking and writing to promote proficiency and passion for the language.
- Fostered trust and excellent rapport with high school students that yield motivation and focus in learning.
- Maintained a positive and joyful learning environment in which each student felt valued
- Fostered confidence in students by praising and recognizing their efforts, no matter how small.
- Implemented lesson plans to support curriculum objectives and enhance student engagement.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet all learning styles and individual student needs.
- Provided detailed, personalized feedback on essays, projects, and assignments.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure my teaching addressed overall curriculum goals for each level of English class or world language class.
Part-time English Teacher
AP Scholars
San Jose, CA
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Developed creative, cutting edge and engaging lesson plans.
- Used effective teaching strategies to make curriculum and learning accessible to diverse students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and communication skills.
- Used the Socratic method to empower students to think analytically and independently.
- Taught classic dystopian novels and political rhetoric as springboards for learning rhetorical strategies and literary devices for writing persuasive essays.
Temporary Web Content Writer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Remotely
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Developed engaging web content for new teleconferencing hardware and other software products, enhancing online visibility.
- Wrote technical content for enterprise-level hardware systems.
- Worked with technical teams to design web content based on the product's capabilities.
English Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA
08.1999 - 09.2005
- Developed and implemented creative, cutting-edge lesson plans That students to think critically and independently.
- Taught literary and rhetorical analysis, empowering students to speak and write effectively.
- Guided students to confidently and thoroughly explicate a variety of genres and political speeches.
- Led students in creating a website in which they applied Deconstruction to art at the National Gallery and current literature.
Education
English Teaching Certificate - Education
Trinity College, Colorado State University, George Mason U
Washington, DCMaster of Arts - English Literature
American University
Washington, DC05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Minor in French
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05-1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Planning
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Writing effectively
- Speaking and writing in French and Spanish
- Resourcefulness and creativity
Timeline
Long and Short Term Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools
11.2015 - Current
Part-time English Teacher
AP Scholars
02.2013 - 07.2013
Temporary Web Content Writer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
04.2008 - 06.2008
English Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.1999 - 09.2005
English Teaching Certificate - Education
Trinity College, Colorado State University, George Mason U
Master of Arts - English Literature
American University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Minor in French
Tulane University