Passionate, dedicated teacher leader with 30+ years teaching experience who wishes to serve as a Communications instructor at a community college.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Communications Instructor
Iowa Central Community College
01.2019 - Current
Teach Composition I & II at Storm Lake Campus
Promote a positive, supportive classroom environment by building relationships with students
Communicate high expectations for learning and set efficient and effective routines
Plan, organize, and maximize instructional time by creating calendars, designing lesson plans, and posting class agendas
Provide high quality instruction by employing a variety of instructional strategies and actively using technology tools to engage students with the coursework
Promote critical thinking skills through engaging classroom activities, enhancing overall comprehension of complex topics.
Utilize a variety of assessments to evaluate student progress of learning and understanding of coursework
Offer academic support by providing constructive written and verbal feedback
Maintain scheduled office hours
Provide timely attendance records and accurate, updated student grades by using instructor gradebook.
Reflect on effectiveness of instructional methods, making necessary changes when needed
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Earlybird Instructor
Iowa Central Community College
08.2008 - Current
Teach Composition I & II
Promote a positive, supportive classroom environment by building relationships with students
Set high expectations and maintain consistent classroom management techniques.
Plan, organize, and maximize instructional time by creating structure and effective routines
Provide high quality instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies and technology tools to engage students with the coursework
Provide and develop opportunities for deeper analysis & critical thinking
Utilize a variety of assessments to evaluate students’ progress of their learning and their understanding of the coursework
Offer academic support by providing constructive written and verbal feedback
Annually attend professional development activities like T4T and stay informed on current education-related topics to enhance teaching effectiveness
Create and follow the college’s expectations regarding the Weave project.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Reflect, evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student outcomes
Complete student progress reports to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Middle School/High School English Teacher
Laurens-Marathon Community Schools
08.1995 - 05.2014
Taught English 10, Basic Composition, Speech, Novels, Mass Media, American Literature, and Composition I & II
Other Responsibilities: District Leadership Team, Mentor Teacher, Iowa Core Team, E2T2 (Reading & Technology Initiative) Learning Team.
Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
Chariton Community Schools
08.1992 - 05.1995
Education
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling 7-12
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
05.1999
Bachelors of Science in Education - English Education/Special Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
05.1992
Skills
Organizational Skills
Leadership
Classroom Management
Time Management
Student Engagement
Course Materials Development
Professional
Assessment and Evaluation
Dependable and Responsible
Relationship Building
Strong Work Ethic
Certifications And Endorsements
18 graduate hours in English
National Teaching Certification, 11/2003, Early Adolescence/English Language Arts
Timeline
Adjunct Communications Instructor
Iowa Central Community College
01.2019 - Current
Earlybird Instructor
Iowa Central Community College
08.2008 - Current
Middle School/High School English Teacher
Laurens-Marathon Community Schools
08.1995 - 05.2014
Chariton Community Schools
08.1992 - 05.1995
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling 7-12
Wayne State College
Bachelors of Science in Education - English Education/Special Education
University of South Dakota
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