David Jurns
Cleveland Heights,OH
Summary
Creative and passionate teacher with extensive background in literature and performing arts. My goal is foster a rigorous, dynamic, and inclusive environment and push students to explore their creativity, enhance their critical thinking skills, and develop the skills necessary to be an engaged and life-long learner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, ELA and Drama
Cleveland Heights - University Heights School District
Cleveland Heights, OH
08.2012 - Current
English Teacher
- Designed and implemented curriculum and curricular supports for ELA I (Co-Taught, Gen Ed, and Honors), and AP Language
Theater Teacher / Drama Club Director
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Introduction to Theater, Theater Arts Residency, and Public Speaking.
- Produced and directed eleven full-length theatrical productions
- Produced and oversaw twelve student-directed One-Act Festivals
- Served as Assistant Director/Acting Coach for twelve musicals.
Teacher - 10th Grade English
The Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Taught block sections of ELA II and Research Methods for Writing
Title 1 Reading Tutor / Transition Lab Teacher
Lifeskills Center of NE Ohio
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Gathered and interpreted data for student placement, conducted remedial instruction in English
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Grove City College
Grove City, PA05.2005
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- Integrated Language Arts 7-12 - Professional License
Game Design
I design both board games and table-top role-playing games.
Timeline
Teacher, ELA and Drama
Cleveland Heights - University Heights School District
08.2012 - Current
Teacher - 10th Grade English
The Cleveland School of Science and Medicine
01.2011 - 06.2012
Title 1 Reading Tutor / Transition Lab Teacher
Lifeskills Center of NE Ohio
01.2010 - 03.2011
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Grove City College