Autumn Hoffman
4792 Silas Avenue,AL
Summary
Compassionate, caring, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in the classroom setting. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Experienced in closely monitoring student progress while implementing differentiated leaning techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, RI
08.2023 - Current
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Beyond the Bell Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
Middletown, RI
07.2020 - Current
- Serve as the English teacher for all credit recovery programs at Middletown High School (BTB, Boot Camps and summer school).
- Provide ongoing educational support to students.
- Help keep students on task with assignments based on individual deadlines.
- Offer creative methods of differentiated instruction to aid in student comprehension.
Building-Based Substitute Teacher
Middletown High School
Middletown, RI
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided instruction and executed lesson plans to students in their teacher's absence.
- Acted as a long-term sub when needed.
- Followed classroom management plans, ensuring the safety of students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
Middletown High School
Middletown , RI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Covered all grade 9 English classes for six months, managing classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Long-term Substitute English Teacher
Middletown High School
Middletown, RI
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Filled in for the 9th grade English teacher during her maternity leave.
- Worked closely with the co-teacher, staff and administration to ensure the transition went smoothly for the students and classes.
- Adhered closely to the Common Core standards and curriculum, teaching all required readings, including OF MICE AND MEN, GREAT EXPECTATIONS, short stories, etc.
- Helped to grade and enter scores for each student, with the assistance of the other English teachers.
Long-term Substitute Health Teacher
Middletown High School
Middletown, RI
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Filled in for the 10th-12th grade Health teacher during her entire maternity leave of absence.
- Worked closely with fellow Health teachers, staff and administration to ensure the transition went smoothly for the students and classes.
- Adhered closely to the Common Core standards and curriculum, teaching all relevant topics such as bullying, sex and pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, etc.
- Helped to grade and enter scores for each student, with the assistance of the other Health teachers.
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
Middletown High School
Middletown, RI
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Filled in for the grade 11 English teacher during her absence.
- Worked closely with other teachers in the English department, as well as staff and administration to ensure the transition went smoothly for the students and classes.
- Adhered closely to the Common Core standards and curriculum, focusing on the writings of Langston Hughes, and Zora Neale-Hurston, as well as reading and examining classics such as THE GREAT GATSBY and RAISIN IN THE SUN.
- Helped with the grading process, which included entering scores for each student, with the help of the co-teachers.
Education
PRAXIS Certification tests (passed and recorded by the Rhode Island - English Language Arts, Content and Analysis
Masters in Counseling - Counseling
Denver Seminary
Teacher Certification-English/Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Providence College
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Work
Gordon College
05.1999
Skills
- A strong communicator
- Works well with teams and independently
- Highly organized: able to prioritize and execute under deadlines
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
- Demonstrates interpersonal and analytical skills
- Extremely enthusiastic, reliable, and professional
- Experience with SAT Test proctoring
- Experience with Distance learning and technology platforms associated with it, such as: Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, Edmentum, McGraw Hill, etc
- Understanding of IEPs and 504 plans
- Passionate about offering differentiated instruction
Timeline
English Teacher
Portsmouth High School
08.2023 - Current
Building-Based Substitute Teacher
Middletown High School
10.2020 - 06.2022
Beyond the Bell Teacher
Middletown Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
Middletown High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Long-term Substitute English Teacher
Middletown High School
09.2018 - 11.2018
Long-term Substitute Health Teacher
Middletown High School
04.2017 - 06.2017
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
Middletown High School
04.2016 - 05.2016
Teacher Certification-English/Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Work
Gordon College
PRAXIS Certification tests (passed and recorded by the Rhode Island - English Language Arts, Content and Analysis
Masters in Counseling - Counseling
Denver Seminary