Cory Hooley
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic ELL Teacher with a proven track record at Fort Wayne Community Schools, enhancing student literacy and English language acquisition. Specializes in collaborative learning and grammar teaching, significantly improving reading comprehension and communication skills. Expert in adapting to diverse learner needs, fostering student engagement and achievement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2008 - Current
- Supported student growth in English language acquisition through targeted instruction and assessments.
- Improved student literacy by implementing novel teaching methods and engaging lesson plans.
- Enhanced communication skills among ELL students with focused speaking and listening exercises.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of each learner, ensuring equitable access to content for all students.
Owner/Operator
Hooley Farms, LLC/LPB Riding Stables
05.1997 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations. For 40 years we provided horse and pony rides at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
- We currently enroll approximately 200 Fort Wayne area students in our summer Hooley Horse Camp.
- We engage with numerous community partners providing horse encounters in the FW area. We also entertain several thousand people at our farm each summer for public and private events.
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Cochabamba Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2013
Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
Taylor University
Upland, IN05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Anderson University
Anderson, IN 05-2002
Skills
- Student engagement
- Grammar teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Reading comprehension
Timeline
ELL Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2008 - Current
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Cochabamba Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Owner/Operator
Hooley Farms, LLC/LPB Riding Stables
05.1997 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Olivet Nazarene University
Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
Taylor University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Anderson University
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