Annette Madden
Kearneysville,WV
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Proven expertise in establishing rapport and building trust with students from a variety of backgrounds. Possessing strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner internally and externally to meet the needs of students and organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Spring Mills High School
08.2013 - Current
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
- Improve classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Promote a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Mentor new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
Language Arts Teacher
Musselman Middle School
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught eighth grade grammar, writing, root words, and spelling rules
- Utilized required state technology (WVWrites) to prepare students for the Writing Assessment
- Interpreted data collected by Benchmark and Star tests for over a year and a half to focus on improvement
- Focus on a core group (approximately 20 students annually) of students to improve writing scores to meet state standards
- Appointed team lead for 'core subject teachers' (Silver Team Leader 2012-13) – gathered and disseminated information to members and scheduled individual parent teacher conferences.
Substitute Teacher
Monroe County
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Lead classroom in absence of teacher
- Maintained classroom discipline
- Responsible for leaving detailed notes regarding how the lesson went and student behavior.
Language Arts Teacher
Musselman Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Taught seventh and eighth grade grammar, spelling, and writing
- Created games and handouts to keep students engaged for at minimum 45 minutes (duration of class period)
- Created assessments that test student’s practical knowledge of content
- Created lesson plans for regular classes and honors classes
- Prepared students for state standardize test, WESTEST and West Virginia Online Writing Assessment
- Coordinated quarterly rewards and field trips
- Facilitated after school and Saturday detentions
- Appointed team lead for 'core subject teachers' (Green Team Leader 2008-09) – gathered and disseminated information to members and scheduled individual parent teacher conferences.
Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVBerkeley County School District
Martinsburg, WVBachelor of Science in Education – Secondary English -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2005
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Marketing and Sales Management -
Erie Business Center
Erie, PA04.1996
Skills
- Proofreading
- Project Management
- Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Faculty Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Lecturing
- Curriculum Implementation
- Testing Administration
Timeline
English Teacher
Spring Mills High School
08.2013 - Current
Language Arts Teacher
Musselman Middle School
01.2012 - 06.2013
Substitute Teacher
Monroe County
10.2010 - 12.2011
Language Arts Teacher
Musselman Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2010
West Virginia University
Berkeley County School District
Bachelor of Science in Education – Secondary English -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Associate in Specialized Business Degree Marketing and Sales Management -
Erie Business Center