Charlene Muldrow
Bloomfield
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at West Orange High School, specializing in curriculum development and assessment design. Proven track record of enhancing student proficiency through innovative teaching strategies and effective classroom management. Adept at leveraging educational technology and fostering collaboration among colleagues to drive academic success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of English
West Orange High School
West Orange
09.2007 - Current
- Lead professional development workshops (turnitin, rubrics, synthesis writing)
- Lead Teacher Step Up Summer Program (7/1/19-7/25/19, 7/1/20-7/25/20)
- ELA Curriculum Evaluation Committee (10/18- 5/19)
- Developed new curriculum for Contemporary World Literature (honors and college prep, 9/21-5/23)
- Collaborated to create English Department Writing Guide and 9-12 ELA Rubric, enhancing instructional consistency (1/17- present)
- Student Teacher Mentorship (9/08-5/09, 9/09- 5/10, 9/16- present)
- Prepared high school seniors for Alternative High School Assessment, achieving 100% proficiency (9/15-3/25)
- Led 12th Grade Team in ELA Department, coordinating curriculum and instruction (9/13- 6/14)
- Teach Contemporary World Literature (honors and college prep).
- Taught British/World Literature (honors and college prep. with special education in-class support, 9/08- 6/15).
- Developed curriculum for and taught Writing Techniques (college prep. with special education in-class support, 9/07- 6/13)
- Taught Survey of American Literature (college prep and essential skill-building levels, 9/07-6/08).
Teacher of Middle School English
Liberty Middle School
West Orange
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Taught Grade 8 Integrated Language Arts Curriculum at West Orange Public Schools, provided in-class support for special education, and prepared students for Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA); collaborated with team teachers on academic plans and behavior issues, and conducted parent-teacher conferences addressing academic and behavioral needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
Teacher
Edison Middle School
West Orange
10.2001 - 06.2005
- Delivered Grade 6 English curriculum at West Orange Public Schools; collaborated with educators on tailored academic plans and behavior strategies; facilitated parent-teacher conferences addressing student needs.
- Executed similar responsibilities at Liberty Middle School, teaching 8th Grade Integrated Language Arts curriculum while focusing on general education students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
Teacher
Orange Middle School
Orange
09.1999 - 10.2001
- Delivered instruction for the Orange Public School's Grade 7 Integrated Language Arts Curriculum.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and participation.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
Education
Certificate of Supervision -
Seton Hall University
05-2009
M.S. - Secondary English Education
University of Rochester, Margaret Warner School of Education and Human Development
05-1998
B.A. - English
University of Rochester, College of Arts and Sciences
05-1997
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Assessment design
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teaching
- Executive function strategies
Certification
- State of New Jersey, Secondary English Education, 1998
- State of New Jersey, Certificate of Supervision, 2009
Timeline
Teacher of English
West Orange High School
09.2007 - Current
Teacher of Middle School English
Liberty Middle School
09.2005 - 06.2007
Teacher
Edison Middle School
10.2001 - 06.2005
Teacher
Orange Middle School
09.1999 - 10.2001
Certificate of Supervision -
Seton Hall University
M.S. - Secondary English Education
University of Rochester, Margaret Warner School of Education and Human Development
B.A. - English
University of Rochester, College of Arts and Sciences