Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Affiliations
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Curtis McGhee Jr.

Anniston,AL

Summary

Experienced and knowledgeable English teacher with a desire to teach and learn from students of all ethnicities and walks of life. A polished speaker and presenter with great charisma and excellent organization. Seeking to utilize the skills learned to instruct others with effective and innovating methods of teaching.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Visiting Instructor of English

Jacksonville State University
08.2021 - Current

Courses Taught:

  • EH 101 English Composition I
  • EH 105 Enhanced English Composition I
  • EH 106 Enhanced English Composition II
  • EH 115 Writing Studio I (Faculty Mentor)
  • EH 141 Oral Communication
  • EH 141 Speech
  • EH 201 American Literature I: Beginnings to 1865
  • EH 202 American Literature II: 1865 to Present
  • Planned and created lectures, in-class & online discussions, and assignments
  • Developed and managed class syllabi and ensured that the syllabi met departmental and collegiate standards
  • Assessed grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
  • Graded assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
  • Mentored undergraduate students in required group studio sessions and individual studio sessions
  • Reported student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzed student data
  • Collaborated with colleagues on course curriculum
  • Advised students on how to be successful and achieve goals
  • Stayed updated on innovations and changes within course field
  • Participated in professional developmental activities
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a focused and well-disciplined learning atmosphere
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment to increase engagement and motivation

Adjunct Instructor of English

Jacksonville State University
08.2020 - 07.2021

Courses Taught:

  • EH 101 English Composition I
  • EH 141 Oral Communication
  • Developed and managed class syllabi and ensured that syllabi met departmental and collegiate standards
  • Planned and created lectures, in-class & online discussions, and assignments
  • Graded assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
  • Assessed grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
  • Reported student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzed student data
  • Collaborated with colleagues on course curriculum
  • Advised students on how to be successful and achieve goals
  • Stayed updated on innovations and changes within course field
  • Participated in professional developmental activities

Transfer Admissions Counselor

Jacksonville State University
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted with marketing and student recruitment of Jacksonville State University
  • Contained confidentiality of important information
  • Tasks: typing, filing, phone calls and texting, presentations, greeting students & families
  • Managed geographical territory of prospective students, and provided reports, updates, and feedback related to recruitment activities within assigned territory
  • Scheduled weekly and monthly visits to assigned community colleges
  • Assigned and entrusted with company car for required travel
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with colleges and school advisors
  • Experienced being filmed and featured in college video, where speaking role was required

Educational Resources-Graduate Administrative Assistant

Jacksonville State University
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisted secretary
  • Assisted professors with work
  • Tasks: typing, filing, scanning documents, answering phone calls, greeting students and visitors
  • Student representative on hiring committee for Departmental Head Position (Educational Resources Department)
  • Student representative on hiring committee for Assistant Professor Position (Educational Resources)
  • Student representative on hiring committee for Assistant Professor of English (Department of English), Academic Center for Excellence-Graduate Assistant 2017

Academic Center for Excellence-Graduate Assistant

Jacksonville State University
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Supervised students and center
  • Tasks: typing, filing, scanning documents, answering phone calls, greeting visitors
  • Recorded weekly reports
  • Contained confidentiality of important information
  • Worked 4 days a week
  • Responsible for nightly cleaning and closing center

Education

Master of Arts - English

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English, History

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
04.2016

Skills

    • Responsible
    • Reliable and punctual
    • Critical Thinking
    • Self-motivated professional
    • Curricula Planning
    • Student-centered learning
      • Teaching
      • Mentoring
      • Online Teaching
      • Presenting
      • Public Speaking
      • Academic Writing

Awards

Most Outstanding Faculty Mentor 2022-2023 (Jacksonville State University Writing Center)

Affiliations

  • Christian Minister
  • Recording Vocalist

Timeline

Visiting Instructor of English

Jacksonville State University
08.2021 - Current

Adjunct Instructor of English

Jacksonville State University
08.2020 - 07.2021

Transfer Admissions Counselor

Jacksonville State University
04.2019 - 11.2019

Educational Resources-Graduate Administrative Assistant

Jacksonville State University
09.2017 - 12.2018

Academic Center for Excellence-Graduate Assistant

Jacksonville State University
01.2017 - 04.2017

Master of Arts - English

Jacksonville State University

Bachelor of Arts - English, History

Jacksonville State University
Curtis McGhee Jr.