Julie King, Ed.S
Livonia,MI
Summary
Compassionate Teacher Leader with experience and extensive knowledge of English Language Arts. Known for creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success. Experienced in working with adult learners in a variety of settings. Track record of empowering others to reflect upon their own practice in the interest of improving student learning.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Emerson Middle School
Livonia, MI
09.2002 - Current
- Promoted rich and dynamic culture of literacy learning through relationship-driven teaching, technology-enriched instructional delivery, and workshop-principled, themed, and balanced literacy approaches.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Participated in numerous building and district-level committees to support student learning.
Teacher Consultant
Eastern Michigan Writing Project
Ypsilanti, MI
06.1995 - Current
- Developed and facilitated a myriad of workshops involving literacy on as-needed basis for Eastern Michigan Writing Project conferences, district-specific PD, and building-specific PD.
- 2011 Gates Foundation Grant Fellow: developed framework for common core science literacy
- 1999-2001 Writing Across the Curriculum institute facilitator and continuing education instructor: developed and facilitated district and building-level multi-session writing-across-the-curriculum institutes for Willow Run Schools and Belleville High School; developed and taught WAC continuing education 14-week, 3 credit course for Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers earning credit through Eastern Michigan University.
- July 2000 Open Institute Facilitator: Writing, Reading, Observing: Responding to Nature Themes: facilitated one-week graduate-level course; nurtured safe, productive environment for inquiry, sharing writing, and risk-taking for participants.
- July 1999 Open Institute Returning Fellow: Writing, Reading, Observing: Responding to Nature Themes.
- 1997-1998 Invitational Institute Co-Director: co-facilitated one-month writing institutes; mentored teachers regarding their own research, demonstrations, writing, and transferring current research into practical classroom application.
- 1996 Invitational Institute Returning Fellow: assisted with facilitation of month-long institute; mentored and coached teacher participants on their pedagogy, demonstrations, and research.
Teacher
Holmes Middle School
Livonia, MI
09.1994 - 09.2002
- Developed classroom culture of readers and writers, largely influenced by workshop approaches.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Served as ELA department chair and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in numerous building and district-level committees to support student learning.
Education
Education Specialist - Leadership: Admin. And Supervision
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06.2003
Master of Arts - Written Communications: Teaching
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education: English
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.1992
High School Diploma -
Winston Churchill High School
Livonia, MI06.1988
Skills
- Student-centered Learning
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Life-long Learning
- Team Building
- Empowering Others
Accomplishments
- Student Involvement - Faculty sponsor of various student clubs including after school and lunch time workshops for struggling students, student book clubs, student government, ski club, trading card club, newspaper club, and student literary magazine along with chaperoning many other extracurricular and sporting events.
- MiCLASS Basic Trainer Certificate, Macomb Regional Literacy Center, 2004.
- Galileo Leadership Consortium Fellow, 2001-2003.
- Steven Covey: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People course completion, June 2003.
- Team Effort Award, Livonia Public Schools, Process Writing Team, October 2001
- Eastern Michigan University English Department Graduate Student of the Year, 1998-1999.
- Student Activities Director, Holmes Middle School, 1995-1997.
- National Writing Project Teacher Consultant (Eastern Michigan Writing Project), 1995.
- Presented at state and national-level conferences including MCTE and NCTE.
- Published classroom-based research and English Language Arts related topics in state and national publications including Language Arts Journal of Michigan (MCTE), English Education (NCTE), Teaching From the Middle (NCTE).
- Teaching and writing are featured in professional books by other authors.
Timeline
Teacher
Emerson Middle School
09.2002 - Current
Teacher Consultant
Eastern Michigan Writing Project
06.1995 - Current
Teacher
Holmes Middle School
09.1994 - 09.2002
Education Specialist - Leadership: Admin. And Supervision
Wayne State University
Master of Arts - Written Communications: Teaching
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education: English
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Winston Churchill High School
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