Ann Clem
Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher
Buckhannon,WV
Summary
Dedicated teacher certified in WV to teach English and Language Arts, grades 5-12 . Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Offering 26 years of comprehensive experience teaching and assisting students with academic needs. Successful using multiple types of technology to facilitate and enhance learning. Committed team player comfortable working with other faculty to establish course guidelines and set departmental goals.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Upshur County Board Of Education
Buckhannon, WV
10.2010 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
English Language Arts Teacher
Wood County Board Of Education
Parkersburg, WV
08.2000 - 06.2010
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Teamed with other faculty members and parents to outline IEPs for gifted, talented and special education students, addressing diverse teaching approaches for special learning requirements.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
English Language Arts Teacher
West Memphis Christian School
West Memphis, AR
08.1992 - 06.1997
- Created language arts lesson plans for middle school/high school students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.1988 - 12.1991
No Degree - Mass Communications
Harding University
Searcy, AR 08.1987 - 05.1988
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Skills
Quality education
Grammar principles
Modern classroom technology
Individualized instruction
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Student support
Middle school education
Exam proctoring
Lesson Planning
Secondary education
Group and individual instruction
Student records management
Grade recording
Proofreading and editing
Differentiated instruction
Lecturing
Academic advisement
Quote
The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell
Timeline
English Teacher
Upshur County Board Of Education
10.2010 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Wood County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2010
English Language Arts Teacher
West Memphis Christian School
08.1992 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
West Virginia University
08.1988 - 12.1991
No Degree - Mass Communications
Harding University
08.1987 - 05.1988