Motivated Middle School Teacher with 23 years experience teaching required curriculum using engaging teaching methods. Driven to share insightful lessons on grammar, writing processes, literature, and Biblical Principles. Enthusiastic about helping students develop and achieve full potential in Christ.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
StoneBridge School
Chesapeake, VA
08.2016 - 06.2024
Developed and implemented lesson plans for teaching English language arts to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students.
Created a safe learning environment by establishing classroom rules and expectations.
Incorporated technology into the classroom such as online resources, multimedia presentations.
Promoted positive behaviors among students by providing guidance and support.
Monitored student behavior during class time in order to ensure a positive learning atmosphere was maintained at all times.
Fostered an appreciation for literature among students by introducing them to classic works from renowned authors.
Managed classrooms efficiently to cultivate love of learning and disciplinary focus.
Taught level-appropriate grammatical rules to students and corrected problems.
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
8th Grade English and Social Studies Teacher
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Windsor, Virginia
08.2001 - 06.2016
Developed lesson plans to teach students about the US political system.
Assessed student comprehension of material through written tests, oral presentations, and group projects.
Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
Planned field trips to relevant historical sites to provide an experiential learning opportunity for students.
Collaborated with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects that integrated social studies into other subject areas.
Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.